Dubai:Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has unveiled an impressive lineup of speakers for five TED Talks, part of the globally respected TED platform that gathers some of the world's most innovative minds to share transformative ideas across numerous fields. These talks will occur during the inaugural day of The Big Stage, one of the eight central themes of Dubai Future Week.
According to Wam, the event, scheduled from November 18th to 21st, 2026, will assemble prominent international thinkers and experts to discuss the changes influencing the future of humanity and crucial sectors in the coming decades. The TED programme will commence with a session titled 'What if AI Worked Only for You?' featuring Tom Gruber, a notable American computer scientist and co-founder of Siri.
Following this, Jessica Green, an American scientist and engineer, will deliver a talk titled 'How to Design an Immune System for Buildings,' focusing on the intersection of microbes, human health, and the built environment. Danny Hillis will present a session on 'The Future of Humankind and Our Entanglement with Technology,' delving into enhancing meaning, creativity, and trust in a complex world.
The fourth session, 'Why We Need to Think Outside the Box,' will feature Chinese architect Ma Yansong, discussing futuristic architecture and urban design. The final session, 'Turning Inspiration into Innovation,' will include Abdulla Al Zarouni exploring the role of AI in fostering innovation.
While these TED Talks occur on the first day, The Big Stage will continue to host sessions at the Museum of the Future Auditorium over four days, featuring global leaders and thinkers addressing the future of humanity and significant global transformations.
Dubai Future Week, under the theme 'For the Human of the Future,' expects over 10,000 participants, including experts, innovators, and policymakers, to engage in a comprehensive programme of speeches, debates, workshops, and exhibitions. Further details about the event can be found at www.dubaifutureweek.com.
