What is the most significant impact technology will make to improve the lives of the world’s citizens in the future?

A: The most pressing issues of humanity in the coming years are related to the ever-increasing population and the reduction of natural resources. In this context, the most significant technologies are the ones which addresses biotechnology to scale-up the growth of production of food and agriculture; material science and waste management to help minimization and recycling of waste; and medicine and healthcare technology to support the aging sick and disabled populations.