10 Predictions for Holographic Technology in 2030

Holograms have already moved out of science fiction and into flagship retail stores, live performances, and even Times Square. With global ad spend surpassing $1 trillion in 2024 and retail media alone forecast to reach $175 billion by 2028, the opportunity for holographic advertising and experiences is accelerating.

Here are ten realistic, data-backed predictions for where holographic technology will be by 2030.

1. Holograms Will Represent 10–15% of Premium Retail Displays

GroupM forecasts retail media will hit $160 billion by 2027. As stores compete for shopper attention, holographic displays will claim a growing share of premium in-store placements. Early deployments in Selfridges in London and Macy’s in New York suggest luxury and flagship retail will lead adoption.

2. DOOH Networks Will Integrate Holographic Units in Tier-1 Cities

PwC projects global OOH ad spend to reach $49 billion by 2027, with digital OOH driving growth. By 2030, analysts expect 5–10% of Tier-1 city ad networks such as London, New York, and Tokyo to include holographic units, commanding premium CPMs due to higher engagement.

3. AI-Powered Holographic Avatars Will Be Deployed in Customer Service

According to Gartner, 80% of customer service interactions will use generative AI by 2030. Holographic avatars will extend this into physical retail, airports, and hotels, offering a more engaging and lifelike presence than chatbots or static kiosks.

4. Concerts Will Feature Holographic Simulcasts in Major Venues

Touring costs have risen by 20–30% since 2019. To expand reach while lowering costs, artists will increasingly beam shows as holographic simulcasts. With proof points like ABBA Voyage and K-Pop hologram shows, expect one in twenty major concerts to use holography by 2030.

5. Corporate Experience Centers Will Adopt Holograms as Standard

Deloitte predicts the experience economy will grow at 8% annually through 2030. Global brands are already upgrading lobbies and brand centers with immersive media. By 2030, holograms will be a boardroom expectation for Fortune 500 companies.

6. 3D Product Holograms Will Be Common in E-Commerce

Shopify reports that 3D and AR product visuals increase conversion rates by up to 94%. As hardware improves such as smartphones and AR glasses, holographic demos will replace flat product photos. By 2030, consumers will expect volumetric previews when shopping online.</p>

7. Holograms in Education and Healthcare Will Move Beyond Pilots

Accenture forecasts XR in healthcare to grow at 26% CAGR through 2030. Medical schools are already using 3D holograms for anatomy training, while hospitals explore holographic patient simulations. Education is following a similar curve, with studies showing 30–40% higher retention using 3D learning tools.

8. Transparent Glass Surfaces Will Double as Displays

The smart glass market is expected to exceed $16 billion by 2030. Transparent LCD holographic displays will be embedded into storefronts, office towers, and car dashboards, turning blank surfaces into monetizable media.

9. Holographic Telepresence Will Emerge as a Business Tool

Cisco estimates the video conferencing market will hit $13 billion by 2030. Holographic telepresence, already trialed by Microsoft Mesh and Arht Media, will remain niche but grow steadily as businesses invest in more immersive communication.

10. The Holographic Industry Could Surpass $120–150 Billion by 2030

Grand View Research estimates the holographic display market alone will reach $12 billion by 2030. When combined with advertising, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and smart glass markets, the wider holographic ecosystem could realistically exceed $120–150 billion globally by the end of the decade.