Fifth edition

AI & Sustainability - Five Steps Closer To A Better Future

Conference, Interactive AI & Business Development: 10 – 11 November 2025
Cultural Immersion & Meaningful Networking: 12 – 13 November 2025

As the first of the FIS Trilogy events, Dubai sets the stage in the City of the Future. With its unique balance of preserved heritage and world-leading innovation, Dubai is the perfect hub for global collaboration and bold new ideas.

Here, visionaries, investors, policymakers, and innovators will explore the five key steps shaping our collective future: AI, sustainability, education, healthcare, and finance. Beyond the conference hall, delegates will enjoy cultural immersion — Arabian nights, yacht receptions, and moments of authentic connection. This is your chance to sit, sip tea, and share with the greatest minds, leaders, and doers of our age.

hosted by
Adnan Al Noorani
Founder of Future Innovation Summit, Chairman of the Board of D1 Technologies & LEO Investments
Karla Klingner
Co-founder & Board Member, FIS & CEO and Co-founder of Palindromes Inc.
Dubai Summit

Speakers

Dwayne Johnson
Actor, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Angelina Jolie
Actor, Filmmaker & Humanitarian
Trevor Healy
Chairman, Strategic Board Advisor & Managing Partner, Sansa Advisors
Rihanna
Global Music Icon, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Stanley Johnson
Author, Broadcaster & Environmentalist
Rosie Rios
Former Treasurer of the United States, Chair of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission & Board Member, Ripple Labs
Ayman Itani
Entrepreneur, Advisor & Digital Strategy Leader
H.E. Mohamed Bin Taliah
Chief of Government Services of the UAE Government | Prime Minister’s Office – UAE
Iliana Grosse-Buening
Co-Founder & CEO at Deeply Human Innovation
Reverend Dr. Lyndon Drake
Research Fellow at the University of Oxford
Bianca Bezdek-Goodloe
Managing Partner, Goodloe Law — Expert in Film Finance, Intellectual Property & Global Entertainment Strategy
Craig Armstrong OBE
Composer & Musician
Dubai

Full Schedule

8:00 am

Summit & Cultural Event Registration

Your first stop for access, information, and a warm Emirati welcome.

9:00 am

Opening Ceremony & Opening Remarks

Setting the tone for a summit built on insight, ambition, and global collaboration.

Adnan Al Noorani
Founder of Future Innovation Summit, Chairman of the Board of D1 Technologies & LEO Investments
9:30 am

Panel: Leading by Example: Building Sustainable Communities for Future Generations

Building sustainable communities through innovation and action.

Adnan Al Noorani
Founder of Future Innovation Summit, Chairman of the Board of D1 Technologies & LEO Investments
10:15 am

Keynote: Pioneering Responsible Leadership in AI Governance: Reimagining an AI Future for Everybody

Reimagining AI’s future through ethical, inclusive global leadership.

11:45 am

Keynote: Building and Deploying Trusted, Inclusive and Secure Human-Centric AI Platforms

Designing AI that earns trust and reflects the full spectrum of human experience.

Dr. Ott Velsberg
Government Chief Data Officer | AI & Data Governance Estonia
12:15 pm

Lunch

Refuel, reconnect, and reflect on the morning’s insights.

1:15 pm

Keynote: Our Role in Shaping AI: The Importance of Aligning AI to Act in Service of Well- Being

Why human well-being must guide every aspect of AI development.

2:00 pm

UAE Leading the Pact on Small Business Innovation: AI Technology Demonstrations that Cleaner and Smarter is Better than Bigger

Showcasing AI that’s cleaner, smarter—and designed for small business success.

3:15 pm

Keynote: AI for Good and the Role of Global Leaders in Preserve Communities and Human Agency

Leadership insights on preserving human agency in an AI-powered future.

3:45 pm

Panel: Global Ambassadors Roundtable for AI for Good

International leaders unite to advance AI that serves people and the planet.

4:15 pm

Panel: Teaching the Intersect of Technology and Humanity

Exploring how education can bridge the gap between human values and technological advancement.

Iliana Grosse-Buening
Co-Founder & CEO at Deeply Human Innovation
5:00 pm

Networking Reception & Media Hall Demos

Where ideas meet opportunity in a dynamic, informal setting.

8:30 am

Keynote: Global Agriculture and Food Security: Balancing Emerging Benefits and Potential Risk of AI Applications

Balancing innovation with responsibility in the future of farming.

Karla Klingner
Co-founder & Board Member, FIS & CEO and Co-founder of Palindromes Inc.
9:00 am

Panel: Technologies that Promote Climate Justice and Equitable Access to Resources for Small-Scale Farmers

Empowering small-scale farmers through AI-driven, climate-conscious tools.

Karla Klingner
Co-founder & Board Member, FIS & CEO and Co-founder of Palindromes Inc.
9:45 am

Keynote: Solving The Greatest Challenges Of AI

A visionary address from a global leader shaping tomorrow’s AI landscape.

10:15 am

Fireside: UAE Role in Balancing the AI Power Battles

Navigating the global race for AI dominance with diplomacy and purpose.

10:45 am

AI Ethics in the Majority World: Balancing Theological and Indigenous Perspectives

Exploring how theological and indigenous worldviews from the Majority World can shape more just and culturally grounded approaches to AI ethics.

Reverend Dr. Lyndon Drake
Research Fellow at the University of Oxford
11:15 am

Fireside: The Global Hub for AI Readiness

Positioning the UAE as a leading global hub for AI capability and readiness.

12:15 pm

Lunch

A moment to recharge, connect, and reflect over a shared meal.

1:15 pm

Keynote: AI Tools in Society: Impacts of the Future of Critical Thinking and the Role of Modern Education

The future of critical thinking, education, and AI’s role in shaping both.

Prof. Dr. Michael Gerlich
Head of Center for Strategic Corporate Foresight and Sustainability at SBS Swiss Business School
2:00 pm

Panel: Integral Ecology: The Intersect of AI and Environmental, Economic, Social and Cultural Ecology

Uniting AI with environmental, social, and cultural ecosystems.

Wladimir Nikoluk
Founder and CEO at Atlas Metrics
2:45 pm

Fireside: Climate as a Common Food: How the UAE is Solving the AI’s Energy and Water Usage Challenges

How the UAE is solving AI’s biggest sustainability challenges in energy and water use.

3:15 pm

Panel: Food Security & Interconnectedness: Tools that Can Restore Soil, Human and Planetary Health

Exploring how AI tools can restore balance across soil, human, and planetary health.

4:15 pm

Closing Keynote: Great Minds Taking Action for our Collective Better Future

A final word from a global leader to inspire continued action beyond the summit.

5:30 pm

Private Gala & Awards Dinner

An evening of celebration honouring excellence, innovation, and leadership.

Summit Location

Festival Arena

A striking and inspiring landmark with excellent amenities for all delegates, minutes away from Dubai International Airport.
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Everything you need to know about the Summit venue

The Future Innovation Summit Dubai will be hosted at Dubai Festival City – Festival Arena, a state-of-the-art venue that offers the perfect blend of sophistication and scale. The arena provides over 7,000 square metres of flexible space, accommodating thousands of attendees with dedicated meeting areas for private deal-making and networking.

Summit Venue Address: Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City, Al Badia Blvd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Located just ten minutes from Dubai International Airport and connected to Dubai Festival City Mall, the Summit venue offers convenience, accessibility, and a memorable environment where global leaders will convene to shape the future

Our recommendations for accommodation during the Summit

We encourage delegates to stay at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, which is directly connected to the Summit venue. Its elegant rooms, spa facilities, and fine dining experiences allow guests to seamlessly transition between the intensity of the Summit and moments of relaxation.

For those seeking alternative options, Festival City also hosts the Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City, both within walking distance of the Arena. Each offers contemporary amenities, excellent service, and easy access to the wider city.

If you prefer to be closer to downtown Dubai or the beach, luxury hotels such as the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm, and Address Sky View are within 20 minutes by car, offering an extended taste of Dubai’s famed hospitality.

The cultural experiences we are planning during the Summit

Beyond the main stage, delegates will be invited to immerse themselves in unforgettable cultural and adventure experiences designed to spark connection and creativity. These are bucket list experiences and included in qualifying ticket prices. 

  • Arabian Night in the Desert: A once-in-a-lifetime evening beneath the stars, featuring a sunset safari, Bedouin-style camp, Emirati culinary delights, and live entertainment including traditional oud, Tanoura dancers, and fire shows.

  • The Lotus Mega Yacht Experience: Cruise the coastline past Dubai’s most iconic landmarks while enjoying luxury dining, live music, and aerial performances aboard one of the city’s most opulent yachts.

  • Historic & Spiritual Tours: Guided visits to the Grand Souk and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – where timeless heritage meets modern elegance – providing cultural context to balance the Summit’s forward-looking discussions.

These curated experiences are designed for meaningful networking and will ensure delegates leave with lifelong memories as well as valuable partnerships.

Becoming a sponsor of the Summit and FIS

Sponsoring the Future Innovation Summit means more than visibility – it’s a statement of purpose and leadership on the world stage. Sponsors join an elite community of innovators, investors, governments, and philanthropists committed to building solutions for humanity’s greatest challenges.

Exclusive packages are available across multiple tiers, offering benefits such as:

  • Global brand positioning through extensive media, PR, and influencer campaigns.
  • Thought leadership opportunities with speaking roles and panel participation.
  • Elite hospitality and networking access, including VIP lounges, cultural experiences, and private introductions.
  • Ongoing impact across the FIS trilogy of events in Dubai, Vatican City, and Abu Dhabi, extending sponsor visibility far beyond a single summit.

Whether Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze, every sponsorship tier is designed to maximise ROI and place your organisation at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and global dialogue.

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