Agenda

  • Welcome and concept introduction
  • Quick panelist introductions
  •  Explain Matrix Showdown format
  • Four themed rounds, one for each quadrant of the Hype vs. Value matrix:
  • Each expert reveals ONE prediction they placed in this quadrant
  • 60-second defense of their placement
  • Quick panel vote: "Keep or Move?" to another quadrant
  • Brief debate on controversial predictions 
  • Same format as Round 1
  • Focus on "hidden gems" and undervalued trends
  • Brief debate on controversial predictions
  • Same format as Round 1
  • Focus on "emperor has no clothes" trends
  • Brief debate on controversial predictions 
  • Each expert rapid-fires their remaining 2 predictions
  • Panel quick-votes on placement
  •  Immediate challenges to controversial placements
  • Open to audience Q&A