Dubai:H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the invitation of 500 professionals from five future-focused sectors to participate in Dubai Future Week this November. This initiative aims to engage these professionals in a collaborative process to identify future priorities and develop commitments for the years ahead.
According to Wam, the participants, part of the "500 Future Minds" initiative, will bring their diverse experiences to contribute to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, focusing on a future centered around human progress and development. The event will involve exploring new ideas and translating them into practical solutions.
The Dubai Future Week, scheduled from 18th to 21st November 2026, will take place under the theme "For the Human of the Future." It will gather over 10,000 participants at Emirates Towers and the Museum of the Future. The professionals invited include teachers, frontline responders, homegrown entrepreneurs, economy and finance professionals, and urban planners and architects, each contributing their expertise to shape Dubai's future.
During the one-day experience, these professionals will work through scenarios relevant to their sectors, examining the influence of emerging technologies and transformations. Their efforts will focus on using artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, and advanced computing to enhance quality of life and build future-ready societies.
The event will also feature a variety of engagements, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and exhibitions, bringing together experts and leaders from various fields to explore global changes and their implications for the future.