The Dubai Future Forum is an annual event organized by the Dubai Future Foundation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The forum is held at the Museum of the Future and brings together futurists, experts, and leaders from around the world to discuss and shape the future of various sectors, including technology, economy, and society.[1] It was launched in 2022 as a global conference for foresight and future studies claiming to be the world’s largest gathering of futurists.[2]
Events
edit2022 edition
editThe inaugural Dubai Future Forum was held on 11–12 October 2022 at the Museum of the Future.[3] It featured over 400 futurists and experts from more than 45 organizations and included speakers such as Michio Kaku, Jamie Metzl, and Amy Webb[4][5]
2023 edition
editThe second edition of the forum took place November 2023, focusing on "Regenerating Nature" with a focus on climate, food, and nature-related topics.[6][7] Keynote speakers included Mary Lou Jepsen, whurley, and
2024 edition
editThe third edition was held with the theme of "Empowering Generations" featuring speakers Makoto Suzuki, Paul Saffo, Jordan Nguyen, Amy Webb, and Sara Sabry.[8][9][10] It was advertised as the "world’s largest gathering of futurists, experts, and organisations specialised in future design" with 150 speakers and 2,500 attendees.[11][12]
The event also coincided with World Children's Day (November 20) and hosted the launch of UNICEF's report "State of the World’s Children."[13][14]
Gallery
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Museum interior -
Museum exterior -
Refik Anadol, digital artist (2024) -
Sara Sabry, astronaut and scientist (2024) -
Suaad Al Harthi, National Geographic Explorer and scientist (2024)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Dubai Future Forum kicks off with global futurists in attendance". The National. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Dubai Future Forum - 11 & 12 October 2022".
- ^ "Dubai Future Forum 2022". Dubai Future Foundation. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "Telepathy and immortality: Top futurist Dr Michio Kuku shares his vision at Dubai Future Forum". gulfnews.com. 2022-10-11. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ Schall, Heidi (2022-10-19). "Impressions from the Dubai Future Forum". European Blockchain Association. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "Dubai Future Forum 2023". Dubai Future Foundation. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "Dubai peers into the distance at Future Forum. Here's all you need to know about the event". gulfnews.com. 2023-11-26. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "Dubai Future Forum 2024". Dubai Future Foundation. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "150 Global Visionaries to Explore Transformative Futures at Dubai Future Forum 2024". Dubai Future Foundation. 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "Annual Dubai forum dedicated to futurism explores ways to 'empower generations'". Arab News. 2024-11-19. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "From Brain-Computer Chips to Climate Change: Dubai Future Forum 2024 Predicts the Future of Humanity". AFP.com. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "Radical solutions needed to address global crises, Dubai Future Forum hears". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "UNICEF and Dubai Future Foundation mark World Children's Day under the theme "Listen to the Future"". 20 November 2024.
- ^ "The State of the World's Children 2024". UNICEF.
External links
edit- Official website
- Conference videos on Youtube