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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 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
- Lab visits and hands-on experiences
- Field trips and industry visits
- Practical Projects with positive impact
- Activities focusing on health and longevity
- Networking Opportunities
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.