Nobody could have predicted the disruptions of 2020 or the huge role tech would need to play in meeting a global crisis. Even as tech leaders continue to cope with the explosion in responsibilities that came with an abrupt shift to remote work, they realize that the industry will continue to evolve and forge ahead with emerging technologies.

So, as always, tech leaders are already thinking about the new developments and trends that will dominate their industry in the months ahead. Below, 12 leaders from Forbes Technology Council share predictions about the technology trends they expect to come to the fore in the coming year.

Combination Of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning With Human Ingenuity

The collaboration between people, data and artificial intelligence will usher in a massive transformation in how we work and live. Whether it’s shortening the path to a vaccine or arming remote and distributed sales teams with insights that grow revenue, AI/ML combined with human ingenuity will drive the most disruptive innovations in the coming year. - Heidi Messer, Collective[i]