World’s Leading Futurists Gather in Dubai to Shape an Autonomous and Sustainable Future

New Delhi [India], September 12: For the first time, the majority of the world’s top 50-ranked futurists will meet at a single global event: The Futurists X Summit in Dubai. Supported by leading fintech and technology partners, the gathering marks a milestone in the global conversation about technology, policy, and humanity’s shared future.

Brett King(CEO/Founder – The Futurist Network) – bestselling author, broadcaster, and host of the science and technology podcast Breaking Banks—said: “The Futurists X Summit is the first time the majority of the world’s Top 50 ranked futurists have appeared together at a global event, and we’re delighted to host this in Dubai with our global partners. The gap between the technically possible and policy is widening rapidly, so an orderly transition to a highly autonomous and sustainable future requires serious planning. This is why we’ve brought this extraordinary group to the UAE—to provide a clear path forward to a better future for everyone.”

Dubai’s position as a hub for global innovation makes it a fitting stage for such a dialogue. The city has become a meeting ground for policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs – fertile ground for strategies that balance ambition with sustainability. At a time when technology is advancing faster than regulation, the Summit asks critical questions: How can societies keep pace with innovation, and how can autonomy and sustainability move forward together?

The summit will host more than half of the world’s top 50-ranked futurists, along with celebrated voices such as Professor Brian Cox, Commander Scott Kelly, Dr. Abir Haddad, Kevin J. Anderson, Ross Dawson, Pablos Holman, Zoltan Istvan, Professor Henrik von Scheel and more.

The two-day program (22–23 September 2025) features keynotes and panels spanning quantum, AI, space, longevity, finance, and future governance. Highlights include welcoming remarks by Dr. Mohamed Alkhatib and sessions on how science, AI and quantum will reshape society, the geopolitics of the future, smart economies, and the innovation–policy gap, alongside breakouts on autonomous finance, education and the future of work, and adapting to AGI.

Adding to Brett King’s remarks, Dr. Mohamed Alkhatib(CEO – GCC , The Futurist Network) said:

“Dubai is where ambitious ideas are tested against reality. At Futurists X summit we’re not just talking about autonomous systems and sustainable growth – we’re demonstrating how data, policy, and responsible AI can work together today. Our goal is to turn foresight into practical roadmaps that regulators trust, industries can adopt, and citizens benefit from. If we get this right, we don’t just future-proof technology; we future-proof opportunity.”

Aonami, the Summit’s technology partner, will power AI-driven initiatives throughout the event. Founded by Indian entrepreneurs Jayesh Rout and Pratik, Aonami is an enterprise-automation innovator building agentic, auditable workflows for BFSI and other regulated sectors. Its orchestration and decisioning stacks will help deliver a seamless, real-time, intelligent experience for speakers and attendees across the program.

As the Summit unfolds, the message is clear: the future cannot be left to chance. It must be shaped with foresight, inclusivity, and courage. By bringing the world’s leading futurists together alongside rising innovators, Dubai places itself at the center of a vital global conversation about building an autonomous and sustainable tomorrow.

For more Information, visit – https://www.futuristevent.com/

If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at [email protected]. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.