# Futuristic Technology Innovation Conferences Discovery 2014 Toronto Unearths the Latest in Tech By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-05-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discovery-2014 References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqb7y6eUV3w) & [ocediscovery](http://www.ocediscovery.com/) [Discovery 2014](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Discovery-Loop) hit Toronto with a vengeance, bringing with it some of the coolest, [futuristic tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgen-tech-accessories) on the market. From a new form of laser tag to a hand gesture controller, the future is now and Discovery 2014 is here to show that. [Tech conventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logiplay-2024) are the most interesting because you never know what you're going to get. Unlike a car or boat show, where the subject matter is obvious, tech shows are a mixed bag of goodies. This year's Discovery 2014 had plenty of highlights, ranging from super strange to mind bogglingly awesome. If you're looking for a bike that can propel itself, a real life video game that the user can play out in real-time or a band that lets you control the world around you, the Discovery 2014 show has you covered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Tech:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. - **Augmented Reality Games:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating immersive gaming experiences that seamlessly blend the virtual and real world. - **Gesture Control Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing intuitive and hands-free interfaces for controlling various electronic devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tech Conventions:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in organizing tech conferences and exhibitions that showcase the latest technological advancements. - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing and monetizing augmented reality games that offer unique and immersive gameplay experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in manufacturing gesture control devices that revolutionize the way people interact with technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experiential Entertainment Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminarium-1.md) - [Futuristic Tech Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reddit-ces-2023.md) - [Immersive Gaming Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-odyssey-gaming-booth.md) - [Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes.md) - [Immersive Trivia Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-smartthings-connected.md) - [Innovation-Focused Tech Product Presentations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advancing-innovation.md) - [360 Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360-photo-booth.md) - [Immersive DIY Conventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-con.md) - [Adaptable Wireless TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-innovations.md)