Dubai: The fourth edition of the Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists, will take place at the Museum of the Future from November 18 to 19, 2025.
The event will be held under the patronage of His Highness 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 Dubai Future Foundation (DFF).
The Forum is set to bring together more than 2,500 participants from over 100 countries, including government leaders, global experts, academics, innovators, and investors.
This year’s program will feature 200 speakers across 70 sessions and keynote discussions, focusing on five main themes: Exploring the Unknown, Empowering Societies, Reimagining Health, Optimizing Systems, and Foresight Insights.
Foresight and Future
Delegates will include representatives from 100 foresight organizations and international institutions, alongside senior government officials, CEOs, and leading academics across innovation-driven sectors.
Complementing the main agenda, the Forum will host over 20 specialized workshops designed in partnership with government entities and academic institutions, covering diverse domains in foresight and future studies.
Additionally, seven interactive activations will immerse attendees in emerging technologies across artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR), providing hands-on experiences that showcase the innovations shaping tomorrow’s world.
A key highlight of this year’s edition will be the announcement of the winners of the inaugural Dubai Foresight Awards, launched under the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The awards will honor outstanding achievements in foresight across three categories, Foresight Change Makers, Foresight for People, and Foresight for the Planet.
HE Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of DFF, emphasized the Forum’s growing global impact.
His Excellency remarked that, “The Dubai Future Forum has become a platform for futurists, decision makers, and thought leaders from around the world to anticipate rapid transformations, emerging trends, and opportunities shaping the world ahead. It strengthens future readiness, enhances foresight across key sectors, and amplifies positive impact for humanity.”
“Across its previous editions, the Forum has catalysed global dialogue on future opportunities and generated insights that enhance quality of life, economic resilience, and forward-looking decision-making. This year, we continue that journey, exploring how global systems can evolve to become more agile, efficient, and inclusive,” Al Gergawi added.
Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity
Running parallel to the Forum, the 11th edition of Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity will be held at AREA 2071, Emirates Towers, from 17 to 20 November.
This global showcase will feature 100 breakthrough projects selected from over 3,000 submissions representing 1,200 universities across 120 countries. Five standout innovators will be chosen and supported to scale their projects and create real-world impact.
New Activations and Learnings Day
For the first time, the Forum will also introduce Learnings Day sessions on 17 and 20 November, led by prominent government and academic institutions. These sessions will explore foresight applications across key sectors, covering areas such as global security, strategic philanthropy, wearable technologies, sustainable cooling systems, and future-ready sustainability solutions.
By convening the world’s leading futurists and innovators, the Dubai Future Forum 2025 reaffirms Dubai’s role as a global hub for future thinking and innovation, strengthening its commitment to shaping a sustainable and prosperous future for humanity.
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