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As technology continues to reshape our world, we adapt our interactions to keep it working for us. This opens up new opportunities for businesses to drive growth by staying in sync with customer needs. Take a look at the major trends we believe will shape the future in 2025 and beyond: https://accntu.re/4fhRZ3C #AccentureLifeTrends [Image Description: Frame 1: Businesswoman in red top amid purple light background with the text 'Accenture Life Trends 2025, Swipe to see the trends changing the way we live and work.’ overlaid on top Frame 2: Film strip of woman in floral kimono looks onto cityscape at night with the text ‘Trend 1, cost of hesitations, People aren’t sure if they can trust online content. As they figure it out, that’s time lost. Brands need to show up authentically online.’ overlaid on top Frame 3: Film strip of blindfolded boy wields stick in attempt to strike colorful piñata with the text ‘Trend 2, parent trap, Parents want to know how to keep kids SAFE in digital spaces. Tech companies need to put safety first.’ overlaid on top Frame 4: Film strip of teenage girl with pink hair cutting her own bangs with the text ‘Trend 3, impatience economy, People want to reach their goals faster and are turning to the crowd for tips. Meeting customers where they are is a must.’ overlaid on top Frame 5: Film strip of window washer using squeegee on highrise building with the text ‘Trend 4, the dignity of work, There’s a sense that employers don’t have your back. Companies need to rebuild trust.’ overlaid on top Frame 6: Film strip of man on bicycle glancing behind himself on sunset ride with the text ‘Trend 5, social rewilding, The way we seek fulfillment is changing. Expect customers to disconnect to reconnect. Read the report for more.’ overlaid on top]

Accenture In Real Life has now launched in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands ! The finalists from the latest edition share their unique journey and fulfilling experiences during their visits to our 3 offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels. Discover their stories in the video. Work at the heart of change 🚀https://accntu.re/4dZiyJP [Video Description: The video follows the journey of the four winners of the Accenture In Real Life challenge as they explore the Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam offices. Each of the students speaks to the camera to share their highlight of this winner's trip.]

The data shows that identifying #deepfakes is becoming a crucial skill. That’s why the First Ai-iD Kit was created. It’s a resource for everyone—organizations and the public—that provides education about deepfakes and tools for protection against the misuse of AI. Stay informed, stay aware: https://accntu.re/4dNULfG [Image Description: Up-close image of a woman with green eyes looking directly into the camera. The left side of her face is blurred out of focus. The copy overlay reads “Can we trust what we see online?” Below the image the copy says “What you need to know about deepfakes” along with an arrow pointing to the right. The next frame shows a double image of a young man wearing a black t-shirt. The image on the left is blurred out, the image on the right is in focus. The text overlay reads: “Deepfakes are AI-generated media that manipulate images, videos, audio or text to falsely depict someone saying or doing something they didn’t.” An arrow appears below that leading into the next frame. Image of a woman with brown eyes looking directly into the camera. Her entire face is blurred out of focus except for her eyes. Copy overlay reads “There was a 1740 percent increase in deepfake fraud in North America in 2023.” Source: Sumsub. On the far right is an arrow. Next frame shows an image of a man wearing a blue button-down shirt over a white t-shirt. He is talking while gesturing with his hands and his face is blurred out. The copy reads “While the cost to make a deepfake is low (on average $1.33), data shows they have a high potential to cause significant business financial losses.” Source: Onfido Identity Fraud Report 2024. At the bottom is another arrow pointing to the right. Last frame: up-close image of a man who is smiling and looking into the camera. A portion of the side of his face is blurred out of focus. Copy reads “Learn how to protect yourself and your organization from deepfakes with Accenture’s First Ai-iD Kit." The Accenture greater than logo appears at the bottom.]

#AccentureLifeTrends 2025 is out! Here's a peek at what's inside: 💎 The search for online authenticity 🫂 New avenues to a fulfilling life 📈 Re-energizing employee experiences 🗺️ Social rewilding & real-life interactions 🚸 Next generation’s relationship with technology Dive in: https://accntu.re/4dUhZki [Video Description: Shifting pixels morph into patterns of red, green and blue. Throughout, decorative icons symbolize technology and electronic communications. Text begins: Trust is eclipsing convenience in the digital experience. A business woman carrying a digital device walks forward, reverses and continues. Text continues: Hesitation is now a reflex online creating barriers. A first person view of a teenage girl cooking for her family while camping. Text continues: Concern builds for the next generation over the digital role of tech. Back view of a street skater in the bright lights of Times Square. Text continues: And people seek support from the crowd as they pursue their goals. View from the inside of a high-rise office building as window washer squeegees. Text continues: A thirst for efficiency challenges human dignity at work. Side view of friends relaxing on the hood of a vintage car engaged in conversation. Text continues: And fulfillment in today’s world means disconnecting to reconnect. Side view of smiling cyclist during a sunrise ride on a tree-lined street. The narrative text concludes with: Fortune favors the real. Over the cyclist, and as the background fades to black, stylized text reads: “Accenture Life Trends 2025.”]

Did you know that UNICEF predicts that 60% of young people may lack the necessary skills for the workforce by 2030? To address this, we're collaborating with UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited program, and aiming to empower 580,000 young people with future-proof skills. Together, we're helping youth worldwide take their first steps toward employment and entrepreneurship, fostering a sustainable and inclusive society. Find out how here (in Dutch): https://accntu.re/486A5hJ [Image description: A person and a child sit together on a green couch while looking at a laptop computer. The text on the image reads "Accenture and UNICEF's GenU help young people gain future-proof skills."]

📢 Calling upon all students in the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Luxembourg to join us on an incredible journey! 👉Are you a student with a passion for problem-solving? 👉Are you interested in consulting? 👉Are you ready for an international challenge? We invite YOU to participate in the 8th edition of the #AccentureInRealLife challenge. This exciting case competition, hosted by Accenture the Netherlands, Accenture France, Accenture Belgium and Accenture Luxembourg, offers you the unique opportunity to work with and Accenture coach to tackle an innovative project using Generative AI for a more sustainable future. Interested? Find out more and apply before November 24 here: https://accntu.re/3U59egp [Image description: A pink and blue gradient, semi-transparent graphic covers most of the photo. There is with bold white text over the photo of a smiling young woman. In the background are other people, out of focus. The text reads "Reinvent tomorrow with GenAI. Accenture in Real Life Challenge."]

Fairness isn't just an ideal—it's a necessity. Champion fairness in AI by ensuring equitable outcomes and opportunities for all stakeholders, creating a world where technology serves everyone equally. https://accntu.re/3M0GDEq [Video Description: Video with an ominous black background, “AI” animates onto screen in bold purple letters. Copy fills in below in white letters, “can be risky without.” “FAIRNESS” animates in capital, bold letters, with the AI in the word fairness highlighted in purple letters, and the other letters populate in white, highlighting the AI in FAIRNESS. Text animates in “Find out how to scale AI responsibly — with confidence and FAIRNESS.” Text animates out and is replaced with a purple Accenture logo.]

Accenture and NVIDIA have expanded their partnership with the formation of a new NVIDIA Business Group, designed to help the world’s enterprises rapidly scale their AI adoption. Read more here (in Dutch) ➡️ https://accntu.re/4eKuCPR [Image description: the Accenture and NVIDIA logos are displayed on a black background above an abstract landscape of purple dots.]

A mere 10% of organizations feel fully prepared for stricter #ESG reporting requirements. Learn how to turn ESG compliance into a strategic differentiator: https://accntu.re/4eCC1R9 [Carousel Description: Frame 1: An aerial photo shows large, leafy trees covering over half of the left side, with a street visible on the right and two people walking. An Accenture logo is placed in the top left corner. Text on screen explains: "From ESG compliance to competitive advantage" Frame 2: This image features a striking view of an oak tree, photographed from the ground up against a backdrop of the sky, with a small part of a building beside it. In the bottom half of the picture there's a white background with the following text: "85% of CFOs expect environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure requirements to increase over the next three years" Frame 3: This image is split into two sections. On the left, there's a view from the ground up of a tree branch with green leaves, set against a blue sky and a diagonally positioned building with many windows. The right side of the frame has a white background and displays the following text: "But only 10% say they are ready for granular reporting mandates" Frame 4: This image showcases the facade of a building with all its windows closed, reflecting the trees opposite it, suggesting it faces a park or forest. The blue sky, dotted with clouds, stretches above. On the left side of this cloudy sky, text is written: "And just 15% believe they have strong ESG measurement, management and talent capabilities" Frame 5: This image shows a man in a suit, leaning on balcony railings on the right side, looking out over a scenic view of trees and distant buildings against the sky. On the left side, there's text against the image: "We highlight 6 actions to build stronger ESG capabilities" Frame 6: This aerial image captures a scenic view with leafy trees on the left and a track on the right, where two people are seen from above seen holding hands. Their shadows stretch out ahead of them on the track's surface. Text is displayed above the trees: "ESG regulations: Create value and accelerate your sustainability strategy with a call to action. Read our full report to learn more."]

And... we’re live! Cheers to the launch of dsm-firmenich's new global website, brought to life by Accenture Song! 🙌   We're thrilled to celebrate the outcome of our collaboration resulting in a streamlined, scalable, and user-friendly experience for all online visitors. This marks a significant milestone in our client's digital journey, aligning their brand identity with the diverse needs of their users. The harmonization of digital design, content management, lead management and localized content using AI translations was realized by teamwork between experts from both companies. We're proud to have been a part of this journey and are excited to see the impact it will have on their global presence!