Dubai’s ‘Museum of the Future’ is set to host the third edition of the Dubai Future Forum from 19th to 20th November, 2024.
The forum will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF).
Organized by DFF, the annual forum will gather over 2,500 futurists and industry experts from around 100 countries. It serves as a platform to address global challenges, unlock opportunities and strategies for a prosperous future.
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of DFF
“The Dubai Future Forum initiates meaningful global dialogues that bring to the forefront the perspectives, opinions, and insights of leading experts and future-focused institutions. It has become a global hub for fostering international partnerships in future studies and for setting agendas across the most important sectors. The forum has also led to the launch of concrete initiatives that use the latest technologies to overcome challenges in society.”
The 2024 sessions will center on five crucial themes: Futuring Nature, Empowering Generations, Transforming Humanity, Optimizing Health, and Foresight Insights. Experts will delve into the future of critical sectors, such as energy, food, machine intelligence, the digital economy, space, biomedicine, nature regeneration and sustainability, and new social systems.
In addition, the forum will spotlight innovative solutions to global challenges and showcase 100 experimental projects as part of the Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity initiative, overseen by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority.
With an endorsement set forth by the program’s strategic partner, the Hussain Sajwani – DAMAC Foundation, the program will elevate Dubai’s position as a hub for innovation and a nurturing ground for talent and creative thinkers across all future sectors.
The third edition will include around 70 panel discussions, keynote addresses, and workshops, featuring over 150 speakers, including ministers, government officials, CEOs, academics, decision-makers, thought leaders, and futurists from the UAE and around the world.
This forum will also launch a series of new events such as interactive, cultural, and artistic activities with a focus on promoting collaboration between participants. Furthermore, many workshops will be conducted where individuals and organizations will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to anticipate and prepare for emerging trends.
The sessions will offer meaningful insights into future planning methodologies, scenario development, and innovative approaches to problem-solving.
