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The inaugural hosting of Future Festival in the Middle East, themed ‘The Year AI
Changes You!’, highlights Dubai’s and the UAE’s commitment to embracing technology
for innovation, excellence, and sustainable growth. It will serve as a unique platform
for visionaries, AI enthusiasts, and industry leaders, to share valuable insights and
explore the dynamic impact of AI, as well as work together to reshape the future.

In addition to highlighting the pioneering potential of artificial intelligence, the summit will
also shed light on the emerging trends that are poised to rewrite the future of various
industries across the spectrum as well as society as a whole. It will provide a
comprehensive platform for participants to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of
technology, as well as the plethora of dynamic trends that will propel future innovations
and advancements, through numerous engaging discussions and insightful sessions,
such as Trend Talks. By doing so, the event aims to keep companies at the forefront of
technological developments and push them to adapt their strategies according to these
new trends and enter an era of unlimited industry opportunities.

Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO and Chief Operations Officer of Dubai Future
Foundation said: “Hosting the ‘Future Festival Summit’ will contribute to strengthening
Dubai and the UAE’s global position as a hub for innovation and technology. The UAE
embraces a proactive approach in adopting and integrating AI across key sectors. The
‘Future Festival’ complements our approach to harnessing technologies of the future,
which includes leveraging the immense potential of AI. By bringing together talented
minds in technology and innovation, we are setting the stage for groundbreaking
discussions and collaborations that will shape the future of industries and society at
large.”

The summit seeks to delve deep into the untapped potential of artificial intelligence. It
aims to encourage attendees and foster meaningful discussions through activities,
including Trend Talks, Tech Demos, Customised Workshops, Trend Panel Discussions,
and Keynotes on Policy and Governance. The summit will additionally feature speakers,
such as Jeremy Gutsche, the award-winning author, CEO & Innovation Expert, to
discuss AI and the Inflection Point. This is expected to provide attendees with a more
comprehensive picture on how AI can serve as catalysts for further advancements and
innovation in the future.

Jeremy Gutsche, award-winning author, CEO & Innovation Expert at Trend Hunter
stated: “As the host city, Dubai is demonstrating its unwavering commitment to
technological advancements as well as building a platform to generate discussions that
provide a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence. We are confident that this
summit will transform the innovation landscape, and we are truly honoured to be playing
a significant role in encouraging global efforts and cooperation.”

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