**Prompt:**

Design an image featuring a person interacting with a digital interface that displays various interconnected icons representing different facets of technology and industry. 

1. **Background:** Use a gradient of deep blue to light blue, suggesting a high-tech environment.
  
2. **Geographic Map:** Incorporate a simplified, abstract world map in the background, displayed in a muted tone to keep it subtle.

3. **Hand Gesture:** Show a hand reaching out to a touchscreen interface, emphasizing interaction.

4. **Icons:**
   - Replace the factory icon with a stylized data center symbol.
   - Change the robot arm icon to a cloud symbol representing cloud computing.
   - Use a gear icon to signify machinery but modify it to show a digital circuit pattern.
   - Include a globe icon as it represents connectivity, but alter its design to be more abstract and composed of lines and nodes.
   - Feature an icon representing virtual reality instead of the worker icon.

5. **Connection Lines:** Use bright, glowing lines to connect the icons, indicating a network or flow of information.

6. **No Brand References:** Ensure all elements are generic without any logos or specific brand names.

This design should evoke a sense of innovation and connectivity in the modern technological landscape.