Non-profit research center that offers institutional and financial support to academics of all fields who seek to make sense of emerging social trends and their effects on human communities.

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STI organizes and sponsors experts meetings of some dozen scholars from a variety of disciplines.

A Deep Dive into the IESE–STI Conference on Polarization
This article synthesizes the key insights from the international conference “From Polarization to Understanding: Bridging Divides in Business and Society,” jointly organized by IESE Business School and the Social Trends Institute. Through interdisciplinary dialogue among leading scholars, the event examined the psychological, institutional, and organizational drivers of polarization and explored frameworks for rebuilding trust and social cohesion.
  • TECHNOLOGY & ETHICS, THE FUTURE
OF WORK, THE THRIVING SOCIETY
The Power of Inclusion: Understanding the Impact of DEI on Marketing KPIs and Social Well-Being
This project explores the role of inclusion in modern marketing strategies and examines its broader impact on both consumers and business performance. By combining innovative methods and a multidisciplinary perspective, the study offers a forward-looking view of how marketing can drive positive change and create sustainable value.
  • THE THRIVING SOCIETY
Echoes of Economic Power: Analyzing Historical Financial Records to Inform Modern Social Trends
The study, funded by the Social Trends Institute, analyzes 40 million transaction records from the Bank of England between 1694 and 1827, reconstructing investment portfolios to reveal patterns of wealth distribution. It aims to provide insights for promoting inclusive economic growth and shaping policy development.
  • TECHNOLOGY & ETHICS, THE FUTURE
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Investing for Impact in Africa: IESE Research on the Future of Sustainable Investment
IESE Business School leads a pioneering study on impact investing in Africa, exploring how sustainable capital drives economic growth, gender equality, and climate action across the continent.
  • THE THRIVING SOCIETY
STI promotes academic dialogue to counter polarization
IESE New York hosted the "Bridging Divides in Business & Society" conference in collaboration with the Social Trends Institute. The event brought together over 40 global experts to discuss the growing challenges of polarization in business and society. Keynote speakers included Arthur Brooks and Wendy Smith.
  • TECHNOLOGY & ETHICS, THE FUTURE
OF WORK, THE THRIVING SOCIETY

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