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FEEL: A Disruptive Futures Program

“Dubai is at the forefront of shaping the world’s future. We are dedicated to offering the world a comprehensive blueprint for future design and readiness.”
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

About the Program

Spanning four weeks, this global training program is aligned with Dubai’s strategy to enhance individuals’ readiness to prepare for and lead the future. The program aims to elevate the participants’ intellectual and experiential capacities. It includes keynote speeches by world-renowned global and local visionaries and experts in a wide range of fields, experiences in forefront disruptive innovations, and visits to national tech labs and major innovative organizations.

Who are we looking for?

This program is tailored for the world’s movers and shakers: mid to top-level executives, entrepreneurs bursting with ideas, innovators at the forefront of change, thought leaders shaping the narrative, policymakers crafting our future, government officials driving progress, industry specialists with deep insights, angel investors ready to bet on the next big thing, and venture capitalists fueling groundbreaking ventures.
Please make sure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying to the program.

Mid to top-level executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, thought leaders, policymakers, investors, industry experts, or venture capitalists

Open to all nationalities

Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role

Fluent in spoken and written English

Ready to commit for the whole duration of the program (4 weeks)

Program Goals

Enhance participants' capabilities with expert lectures, practical applications of future technologies, and impactful advanced projects.

Introduce in-depth future studies focused on sustainable development and longevity.

Reinforce Dubai’s status as a global center for exceptional talent.

Program Objectives

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This program develops the next generation of visionary leaders where participants will gain cutting edge insights in futures thinking and foresight, leadership, longevity and critical thinking from world renowned experts.

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Participants will be immersed in hands-on experiences with exclusive field trips to Dubai's innovation hubs and labs.

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Participants will get exposure to groundbreaking technologies where they will internalize and feel the impact of these advancements.

Immersive Experiences

FEEL the Innovation

Facilitators

Prof. Paul Saffo

Adjunct Professor, Stanford University

Prof. Sohail Inayatullah

UNSECO Chair in Futures Studies, IIUM – Tamkang University, METAFUTURE.ORG, IIUM

Dr. Michael Shermer

Publisher, Skeptic magazine

Dr. Steven Novella

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology – Yale University / SGU Productions, LLC

Fadel Adib

Associate Professor at MIT & Innovator in Computer Science & Technology

Dr. Hassan Fahad Albalawi

CEO & founder of WakeCap Technologies

Dr. Danielle Belardo

Preventive Cardiologist, USA.

Nicholas Tiller

Exercise Scientist, Research Associate at The Lundquist Institute (Harbor-UCLA), author, and writer.

Dr. Ant Rowstron

Distinguished Engineer, Microsoft Research - Microsoft Research Ltd

Dr. Ebtesam AlMazrouei

Founder of AIE3 and a Senior AI Consultant for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). chairs the UAE Council for AI and Blockchain’s big data subcommittee

Lin Kayser

Co-founder, LEAP 71

Prof. Ivan Spasojevic

Research Professor, University of Belgrade

Josefine Lissner

Managing Director, LEAP 71

David Bucca

Change Foods, Inc., Founder and CEO

Rayan Masoudi

Founder & CEO – neooverse, neooAi, Little Python

Application stages

The program’s selection process aims to embrace diversity in perspectives and backgrounds, recognizing that the richest learning comes from converging different ideas and experiences. This is where the magic happens—where a melting pot of visions and expertise sets the stage for unparalleled success and innovation.
Our selection journey is thorough and comprehensive. It is designed to ensure that every participant is both a contributor and a beneficiary of the rich learning ecosystem we’ve curated. Here’s how it unfolds:

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Apply for the Program

Kickstart your adventure by throwing your hat in the ring. Show us what makes you tick and why you’re ready to take this leap.

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Profile assessment and Interview

Next, we dive into your details through background checks, assessments and interviews. We come to know you beyond the paper. We will understand your passions, achievements, and how you envision your future.

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Onboarding

Once you’ve cleared the previous steps, you’re officially part of the family. At this stage, you sign an NDA and an agreement to commit to the program. Our onboarding process is your bridge into this exciting new world, setting you up for success from day one.

Application Deadline

5 September 2024

Program Start Date

22 October 2024