The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has officially unveiled the agenda for the fourth edition of the Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists. Set to take place at the Museum of the Future, the two-day event will convene over 2,500 participants and more than 200 speakers from 100 leading global institutions to explore the forces shaping humanity’s future.
The comprehensive agenda features over 70 keynotes, panels, and activations designed to move beyond dialogue and into experiential learning.
Five Core Themes Shaping the Dialogue
Discussions throughout the forum will be structured around five pivotal themes, providing a framework for exploring future challenges and opportunities:
- Exploring the Unknown
- Empowering Societies
- Reimagining Health
- Optimising Systems
- Foresight Insights
Immersive Experiences in AI and XR
A key feature of this year’s forum is its expansion into interactive foresight activations. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) technologies, including Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), attendees will have an opportunity to engage with the frontiers of innovation. Immersive installations such as Future Botanica (AR), Aura Forest (AR), The Art of Change (VR), and Keepers of the Forest (VR) will offer multisensory journeys into digital nature, identity, and biodiversity.
Agenda Highlights and Key Speakers
The forum will be opened by His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, setting the stage for discussions on global foresight and human progress.
The opening plenary, “Building a Regenerative Society: How Do We Redesign Our Foundations?”, will feature Dr. Alaa Murabit, Managing Partner at 500 Global, and Indy Johar, Co-Founder of Dark Matter Laboratories. Day 2 will kick off with a keynote from His Excellency Marwan Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, on Dubai’s model for people-centric future cities.
Other notable sessions include “Mapping Inner Worlds: Can We Decode Human Consciousness?”, “Innovation Without Borders: How Do We Unlock the Full Power of Global R&D?”, and “The Precision Leap: Is Healthcare Ready for the Age of Anticipation?”.
A Hub for Innovation and Recognition
Beyond the main sessions, the forum will host several key initiatives and award ceremonies. The Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity 2025 initiative will showcase 100 groundbreaking projects from over 1,200 universities worldwide.
The event will also see the announcement of the winners for the inaugural Dubai Foresight Awards, celebrating visionary thinkers in categories like Foresight Changemakers, Foresight for People, and Foresight for the Planet. For the first time, a dedicated Book Corner will feature launches and signings with global authors and thinkers, expanding the dialogue on foresight literature.
Source: Zawya
