With changing times and increasing technology, the life sciences industry is also facing changes. 3 trends to expect this year is augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and globalization. While these have already taken place, they will likely take the front stage and have a bigger impact than in the past. Augmented reality can be used to project 3D models to help people better understand complex problems and can be an important tool for professionals, researchers, and students. AI can be used in drug development and can process more information in a shorter amount of time speeding up the process. Companies are expanding beyond borders and the spread of information can help advance research.