The Future Innovation Summit (FIS) is set to return to Dubai for its fifth edition on November 10th and 11th, 2025, bringing together a high-profile roster of global leaders, celebrities, and policymakers. Titled “AI & Sustainability – Five Steps Closer to a Better Future,” the summit aims to address critical global challenges and foster collaboration across industries. The event is the first in a new trilogy of summits that will also include stops in Vatican City and Abu Dhabi.
A Convergence of Global Icons and Policymakers
This year’s summit will feature an impressive lineup of speakers from diverse fields. Joining the discussion in Dubai are actor and humanitarian Angelina Jolie, music icon and entrepreneur Rihanna, and actor and philanthropist Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. They will be accompanied by influential policy and tech experts, including former US Treasurer Rosie Rios, Estonia’s Chief Data Officer Dr. Ott Velsberg, and Sana Khareghani, the former inaugural head of the UK’s Government Office for AI. The summit will focus on five key pillars shaping the future: AI, sustainability, education, healthcare, and finance.
A Vision For Global Impact
The event is the creation of its founder and chairman, Adnan Al Noorani, a prominent figure in the UAE’s business landscape dedicated to enhancing the nation’s global presence. “We first designed the Future Innovation Summit as a leading governmental conference and exhibition in the UAE – serving as a platform for thought leaders, businesses and policymakers to share knowledge and drive future innovation,” Al Noorani stated. “Four years on, and we’ve expanded our geographical reach to a truly global audience.”
Co-hosting the event is Karla Klingner, a world-renowned political and agribusiness expert and CEO of Palindromes Inc., who has recently become a shareholder and Board Advisor for the FIS trilogy. “It’s essential to balance nature, humanity and sustainability with artificial intelligence,” said Klingner. “I cannot wait for us to bring together such diverse and powerful voices… to help shape our future in the age of AI in a way that ensures both sustainability and human flourishing for future generations.”
The First Of A Global Trilogy
The Dubai event marks the beginning of an ambitious three-part series, with subsequent summits planned for Vatican City and Abu Dhabi in 2026. This global approach underscores the summit’s mission to build a social movement that accelerates progress in achieving sustainable development goals. Beyond the main conference, delegates in Dubai will also have the opportunity to participate in cultural immersion events, including desert experiences and yacht soirées, designed to foster meaningful dialogue and lasting professional relationships.
About Future Innovation Summit
The Future Innovation Summit (FIS) is a platform designed to bring together the best and most innovative minds in the world to push forward the boundaries of human knowledge and elevate lives on a global scale. As the world navigates transformation by AI, geopolitical instability, and the climate crisis, FIS convenes expert thought leaders from government, private, and public sector entities. The summit represents fields including fintech, healthcare, education, AI, and sustainability, aiming to build a global community committed to purpose-driven solutions.
Source: Zawya
