The Roland Berger Trend Compendium 2050 is a global trend study compiled by the Roland Berger Institute. The study focuses on six megatrends that will shape the future development of our world between now and 2050. These trends include People & Society, Politics & Governance, Environment & Resources, Economy, Energy, and Health. The study is based on recent studies, data, and analyses, and the results are critically examined for relevance, plausibility, and reliability. The authors use publicly available sources to make their analyses verifiable. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding megatrends in order to cope with challenges and master opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have not derailed the megatrends analyzed in the study.