The Futurists X Summit is set to take place on September 22-23, 2025, at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, bringing together a world-class lineup of astronauts, physicists, and technology leaders. The summit is a critical gathering of the world’s preeminent thinkers, designed to explore the future of humanity through the lenses of space exploration, artificial intelligence (AI), and the urgent need for forward-thinking global policy.
Event Details
- What: A global summit on the future of humanity, technology, and the planet.
- When: September 22-23, 2025.
- Where: The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE.
- Focus Areas: Space Exploration, Artificial Intelligence, Global Policy, and Exponential Technologies.
About The Event
The Futurists X Summit is more than a conference—it’s a platform for action. Its core mission is to align policy with the rapid pace of innovation by bringing together visionaries, industry leaders, and policymakers to co-create actionable solutions for the future of humanity. The event addresses the greatest challenges and opportunities facing our world, from the social implications of AGI to humanity’s next chapter in space, underscoring the UAE’s growing role in advancing global ambitions.
What to Expect
The two-day agenda is curated to tackle the most pressing questions about our future:
- World-Class Keynotes: Hear from legendary figures like celebrated physicist Prof. Brian Cox and retired NASA astronaut Cmdr. Scott Kelly as they discuss the final frontier of space exploration and scientific discovery.
- Deep Dives on AI: Engage in urgent discussions on human-AI collaboration, the global competition in artificial intelligence, and the societal impact of AGI with leading futurists like Ross Dawson and Brett King.
- The Future of Industry: Explore the next wave of “Quantum and Agentic Marketing” with Mastercard’s Chief Marketing Officer, Raja Rajamannar, and learn about the next industrial revolution from the originator of Industry 4.0, Prof. Henrik Von Scheel.
- High-Level Networking: Connect with global thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers through interactive breakout sessions and an exclusive VVIP Gala Dinner designed for high-level conversations.
Featured Speakers
The summit features a remarkable lineup of global visionaries and experts, including:
- Prof. Brian Cox: Experimental Physicist.
- Cmdr. Scott Kelly: Retired NASA Astronaut & ISS Mission Commander.
- Brett King: Futurist, Author, and Founder of Moven.
- Raja Rajamannar: Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Mastercard.
- Prof. Henrik Von Scheel: Originator of Industry 4.0 & “Futurist of the Century”.
- Dr. Tommaso Ghidini: Head of the Mechanical Department, European Space Agency.
- Pablos Holman: Hacker, Inventor, & Investor at Deep Future.
How to Attend
Registration is now open for this forward-looking summit. Leaders, innovators, and founders are encouraged to secure their place to join the conversation shaping our collective future.
About The Organizers
The summit is organized by The Futurists, a global platform that includes a conference series, TV series, and podcast dedicated to exploring solutions to humanity’s greatest challenges by looking ahead and evaluating the best courses of action.
Learn More: Futurists X Summit
