Dubai Future Forum 2024 to Host 150 Prominent Speakers to Address Global Trends
This global event will feature around 70 sessions, including panel discussions, keynote addresses, and workshops at the Museum of the Future from November 19 to 20.
More than 2,500 experts from around 100 countries are expected to attend, alongside representatives from 100 international organisations specialising in future design.
Dubai Future Forum 2024
The list of the speakers includes: Sarah Sabry, the first Arab and African astronaut
Dr Makoto Suzuki from Okinawa Institute of Longevity
Laila Abdullatif from Emirates Nature–WWF
Amy Webb from Future Today Institute
Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister of Advanced Sciences and Technology, MoTF, UAE
Jay Ogilvy, co-founder of Global Business Network
Prof. Pattie Maes (MIT), commenting on her participation, said: 'Dubai Future Forum is taking place at a pivotal moment as we stand ready to maximise the benefits of future technology and AI, which promise significant opportunities for global development and societal benefit.'
Bo Viktor Nylund (UNICEF Innocenti) posed a thought-provoking question: 'What will the world look like in 2050 for future generations? This is directly depending on us. Through collective action, we can design a better future for children, centring the future of generations to come in all strategic plans and initiatives.'
Anne Beate Hovind (Library of the Future) highlighted the role of cultural exchange, saying: 'The Forum brings together influential figures to share ideas, strengthening global cultural connections and shared values.'
Glenn Gainor (Amazon Studios) said: 'With advancing technology, more people can share their stories widely, shaping perceptions, inspiring change, and bridging cultures and generations.'
Paul Saffo, a renowned futurist and adjunct professor at Stanford, highlighted the significance of the event, stating: 'The Dubai Future Forum is an essential annual gathering for exploring the latest research, studies, and methodologies in foresight. It offers an unparalleled platform to address major global challenges and is a must-attend for foresight specialists aiming to amplify their impact.'
Dr Jordan Nguyen, inventor, author, speaker, and biomedical engineer at Psykinetic, expressed his excitement for the event, stating: 'I look forward to attending the Dubai Future Forum and connecting with influential leaders from around the world to exchange ideas that can benefit humanity. This gathering allows us to collectively capitalise on our ever-evolving tools in science and technology to focus on a better future—for our people, our planet, and life on Earth.'
Prof. Angela Maas, a cardiologist specialised in heart disease in women at Radboud University Medical Centre in Nijmegen, Netherlands, emphasised the importance of inclusive healthcare, noting: 'Participating in the Dubai Future Forum will provide an invaluable opportunity to discuss the importance of gender-sensitive cardiology, which prioritises cardiovascular health for women, ultimately improving healthcare quality for society as a whole.'
Speakers at the Dubai Future Forum will address five key themes: Futuring Nature
Transforming Humanity
Optimising Health
Empowering Generations
Foresight Insights
Sessions and activities at this forum will delve into future trends in key sectors, including space, sustainability, environment, energy, food, health, education, technology, AI, digital economy, and government operations.
The forum will also showcase the top 100 pilot projects and innovative solutions under the 'Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity' initiative.
This programme, held under the patronage of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, is a collaboration between the Dubai Future Foundation and the Hussain Sajwani – DAMAC Foundation, the strategic partner recently pledged AED100m ($27m) to support innovation and technology.
This year's Forum edition will include new activations before, during, and after the main event to foster connections through interactive, cultural, and artistic gatherings throughout Dubai.
These activities are designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to anticipate emerging trends and share insights on future planning methodologies, scenario development, and innovative problem-solving approaches.
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