Abu dhabi: Dubai is poised to host the fourth edition of the Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists, at the Museum of the Future from November 18th to 19th, 2025. Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Forum will convene more than 2,500 participants, including government officials, global experts, academics, and innovators from over 100 countries.
According to Emirates News Agency, the agenda will feature 200 speakers participating across 70 sessions and keynote discussions. These sessions will delve into five key themes: Exploring the Unknown, Empowering Societies, Reimagining Health, Optimising Systems, and Foresight Insights. Attendees will include representatives from 100 foresight organizations, international institutions, senior government officials, CEOs, investors, and leading academics in innovation-driven sectors.
The event will also include over 20 specialised workshops, created in collaboration with government entities and academic institutions, covering a broad range of foresight-related domains. Additionally, seven immersive activations will allow visitors to experience the latest technologies in AI, VR, and AR, providing a hands-on perspective on innovations shaping the future.
The Forum will also announce the winners of the inaugural Dubai Foresight Awards, introduced under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The awards aim to recognise exceptional achievements in foresight across three categories: Foresight Change Makers, Foresight for People, and Foresight for the Planet.
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of Dubai Future Foundation, emphasized the Forum’s role as a platform for global dialogue, stating, “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.”
Al Gergawi further highlighted the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the support of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in establishing Dubai as a global hub for foresight pioneers and innovators. He noted, “This year, we continue that journey, exploring how global systems can evolve to become more agile, efficient, and inclusive.”
On the sidelines of the Forum, the 11th edition of Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity will take place at AREA 2071, Emirates Towers, from November 17th to 20th. This event will showcase 100 breakthrough projects selected from over 3,000 submissions by students, graduates, and faculty from 1,200 universities across 120 countries, with five standout innovators receiving support to scale their ideas.
For the first time, the Forum will introduce Learnings Day sessions on November 17th and 20th, led by prominent government and academic institutions. These sessions will explore foresight applications across sectors such as global security, strategic philanthropy, wearable technologies, cooling systems, and sustainable futures.