The Dubai Future Forum is set to host the most extensive global assembly of future experts and designers on November 27th and 28th, endorsed by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. With over 150 speakers participating in 70 sessions, keynotes, and workshops over two days, the event will bring together more than 2,500 specialists from 100 countries.
Organized by the Dubai Future Foundation at the Museum of the Future, the second edition of this global event will feature the presence of around 100 international institutions and organizations dedicated to shaping the future. Among the renowned global speakers are Dr. Angela Wilkinson from the World Energy Council, Dr. Mary Lou Jeppesen from the Open Water Foundation, and Professor Pascal Fung from the Hong Kong University of Technology, among others.
The Dubai Future Forum aims to foster networking opportunities for global leaders to contemplate the world’s long-term needs. Melanie Sobin, Managing Director of the Future Institute, emphasized the importance of the forum in guiding humanity towards a more prosperous and flexible future.
Dr. Angela Wilkinson, Secretary-General and CEO of the World Energy Council, highlighted the significance of discussing expected transformations and stimulating cooperation and knowledge to redefine what is considered humanly possible.
Emma Thwaites from the Open Data Institute emphasized the urgent need for collaboration in creating a world where data is useful for everyone, particularly in the era of rapidly evolving technology. The forum is seen as an opportunity to discuss ways to promote innovation at the human level.
Alisha Bagat, a futurist and strategist at Forum for the Future, stressed the necessity of massive systems-level change to transform engagement with the planet and each other. The Dubai Future Forum is recognized as a platform that brings together future leaders to explore bold ideas that can change perspectives and lead to innovative solutions.
Professor Matthew Agrawala from the University of Cambridge asserted that progress in the 21st century cannot be measured by 20th-century statistics. Prosperity, according to him, depends on managing all of society’s assets, including natural, human, and social capital.
Professor Cornelius Holtorf from Linnaeus University underscored the importance of culture and heritage when anticipating the future. Culture and heritage play a crucial role in understanding the frameworks of meaning that guide individuals in shaping the future.
Jolene Lum, Head of Business Development at Norasa Food Foresight, highlighted the global pressure to transform food systems into regenerative and equitable systems. Shaping a sustainable food future requires collective efforts, and the Dubai Future Forum is seen as a platform to exchange ideas and work on innovative solutions.
Joanna Hoffman, Head of Planning at Design for Adaptation, mentioned that forecasting expands our imagination of what cities can become. The Dubai Future Forum provides a networking opportunity for experts to exchange ideas and envision a better future for all.
The forum will cover discussions on vital sectors such as space, sustainability, environment, energy, food, health, medicine, education, technology, artificial intelligence, digital economy, and government work, among others. The dialogues will revolve around four main themes: reimagining nature, empowering future generations, the human-machine relationship, and transformations in human life.
More information about the Dubai Future Forum 2023 is available on the official website.
