Forrester's Top 10 Emerging Technologies For 2025: Automation Evolves, Robots Rise, And Synthetic Data Steps Forward
Forrester, Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Emerging technology isn't just speeding up - it's splintering into newer, riskier, and more powerful directions. Last year, in our top 10 emerging technologies list, we split generative AI into two: one track for language, one for visual content.
That split still holds for the 2025 list, but the timelines are shifting. Generative AI for language is here now, while generative AI for visual content will eventually transform digital experiences - just not overnight. Meanwhile, the rest of this year's list reflects the relentless pace of change, with big updates in how we cover automation, data innovation, and embodied AI.
Below, we highlight three noteworthy changes to this year's top 10 emerging technologies list - and one foundational truth that hasn't changed. To get a full deep dive on all 10 technologies, be sure to attend our upcoming webinar on May 21 if you're in Europe or North America or June 4 if you're in APAC.