The fourth edition of the Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists, innovators, and thought leaders, will take place on November 18 and 19, 2025, at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The event will host over 2,500 experts and government representatives from more than 100 countries, making it a truly global platform for future-shaping dialogue.

Organized by the Dubai Future Foundation, this year’s forum features more than 70 keynote speeches, panel discussions, and sessions across two days, with over 200 distinguished speakers delving into tomorrow’s most critical challenges and opportunities. The program is structured around five main themes:

• Deep Dive into the Future

• Exploring the Unknown

• Future of Societies

• Future of Health

• Future of Systems

In addition to the main sessions, this year introduces a new concept—Specialized Forums Day—on November 17 and 20, which will spotlight in-depth discussions and workshops on various topics such as strategic foresight, international security, climate response, philanthropy, smart technologies, and future media.

Voices from the Forum:

Eng. Marwan Ahmad Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, emphasized their participation’s purpose:
“We aim to help reimagine cities as vibrant, human-centric ecosystems rather than just buildings and infrastructure. We’ll highlight Dubai Municipality’s efforts in shaping future-ready urban standards and promoting community-connected spaces.”

Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, CEO of Emirates Global Aluminium, stated:
“We’re harnessing digital transformation and AI to tackle industrial challenges, improve efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions. This forum is an ideal opportunity to share our vision for a sustainable industrial future.”

Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, highlighted the importance of collaboration:
“The forum acts as a global hub for knowledge exchange, uniting governments, academia, and the private sector to accelerate innovation and identify future trends that will shape our cities and societies.”

Cecile Aptel, Deputy Director at UNICEF’s Office of Research – Innocenti, reflected on youth involvement:
“Our future policies must include the voices and ambitions of children and youth. Investing in them is not optional—it’s essential for building resilient societies.”

Shahriar Nowabi, CEO of Emirates Flight Catering, added:
“Food connects people across generations and cultures. At the forum, we’ll focus on balancing tradition, technology, and sustainability in future food systems.”

Roman Axelrod, founder of Expansio, expressed enthusiasm about being part of the event:
“We’re proud to support Dubai Future Forum—a global leader in foresight. Our mission aligns with Dubai’s vision to reimagine technology through AI and extended reality, making it a seamless part of daily life.”

Richard Wiese, President of the Explorers Club, spoke on the role of curiosity:
“Exploration and curiosity are essential in shaping the future. This forum allows our members to share groundbreaking discoveries and ignite the next generation’s passion for innovation.”

Key Partners of Dubai Future Forum 2025

The forum is made possible by strategic and supporting partners including:

• Dubai Municipality

• Emirates Global Aluminium

• UNICEF

• Emirates Flight Catering

• Expansio

• Explorers Club

• Fikr Foundation

• Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation

• The Dream Collective

• Cinema Akil

• Aquafina

The event is also backed by leading academic institutions from around the world, including Arizona State University, Higher Colleges of Technology, International Islamic University Malaysia, and Hanze University of Applied Sciences, among others.