Tom Palmaerts is a thought leader on consumer attitudes and behavior in a changing world. He is an acclaimed keynote speaker, trend consultant, author, and managing partner at Trendwolves, a full-service trend-watching agency focusing on young consumers and modern families. Palmaerts excels in understanding and identifying opportunities within broader cultural trends.

His notable achievements include:

• 2019: Publication of 'Ready or Not: 11 Ways to Become Future Proof' (Lannoo, Dutch)

• 2017: Co-founded 'La Madrugada,' a vineyard in Mendoza, Argentina, as a side project with three friends

• 2015: Publication of 'Futures' (Lannoo, Dutch), co-written with Herman Konings and Joeri Van den Bergh

• 2014: Initiated hosting Futuro getaway sessions in Italy three times a year

• 2013: Awarded Trendwatcher of The Year

• 2010: Became a board member of the music and art community Subbacultcha

• 2008: Recognized as "Youth Trend Specialist of the Year" by the Dutch trendwatching platform Second Sight

• 2007: Joined Trendwolves

• 2002 - 2007: Conducted research on youth subcultures at Ladda