Dubai Future Forum has announced a wide-ranging programme for its fourth edition, outlining more than 70 sessions that will examine the major forces shaping the future of global society.
The event, organised by Dubai Future Foundation and held at the Museum of the Future, will gather over 200 speakers and more than 2,500 participants across two days.
The forum will bring together leading futurists, policymakers, researchers, and industry experts from 100 global institutions. This year’s discussions span five themes that include exploring emerging frontiers, empowering communities, reimagining health, and advancing foresight.
The agenda expands beyond traditional dialogue with interactive AI and XR activations that offer participants an immersive experience into future technologies. The programme will open with a keynote by Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, followed by high-level plenaries on regenerative societies and long-term governance.
Highlights include sessions on human consciousness, global research and development, the future of healthcare, and evolving consumer behaviour. The forum will also feature conversations on ocean futures, youth-driven foresight, and the role of culture and creative spaces in shaping tomorrow.
Day two will spotlight urban innovation, scientific discovery, and the relationship between nature and human creativity. Immersive installations such as Future Botanica and Aura Forest will introduce visitors to multisensory digital-nature environments.
A series of workshops will run alongside the main programme, covering scenario planning, migration futures, global foresight methods, and storytelling as a tool for social empowerment.
The event will also host major award ceremonies, including Dubai Future Solutions, Prototypes for Humanity, and the inaugural Dubai Foresight Awards, recognising global innovators and thinkers. A dedicated Book Corner will feature international authors and new publications focused on future studies.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
