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5/15/24, 11:21 AM Future Festival 2024 set to highlight AI-driven innovations and connect industry leaders for the first time in Dubai – Executive Bull…
Other sessions include ‘Future Tech and the Next Frontier,’ which will be led by Sean

Scharf, CCO of Trend Hunter, and will highlight the transformative influence of AI on

creativity, efficiency, and consumer interaction. In addition to providing insights into a

smarter, more innovative future, Sean will also discuss the profound effects of AI on the

workforce, consumer experience, and everyday life. Likewise, the ‘Reflection and

Reprioritisation’ session will distil the most significant learnings and insights from the

event for participants.

According to International Data Corporation, annual spending on AI in the Middle East

and Africa is anticipated to increase by 32 per cent. The UAE stands to benefit the most

from this, especially as the technology sector is set to contribute approximately USD 97

billion to the country’s GDP.

The UAE is also committed to achieving the goals outlined in the UAE Centennial 2071,

and has begun integrating AI into government operations, which promises to improve

efficiency and effectiveness, positioning the country as a global leader in AI applications.

Assuming that automation is extensively implemented in each industry, the UAE could

benefit from an increase in economic output of AED 335 billion.

The Future Festival, which has Expo City and the Dubai Future Foundation as Strategic

Partners, not only showcases Dubai’s commitment to advancing AI, but further supports

the UAE’s broader AI Strategy, which aims to accelerate growth in the fields of community

welfare, education, economy, and the government. With its valuable insights into the

rapidly evolving world of technology, Trend Hunter – the largest community for trend

spotting across industries – will also play a key role in supporting this influential forum. As

expectations rise, the ‘Future Festival’ will serve as a point of inspiration, allowing

participants to embark on a journey of knowledge and collaboration.

For more information and registration details, visit https://www.futurefestival.com/dubai

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