With a fully funded trip to Dubai : Apply for the Dubai Foresight Awards

Deadline :1st August 2025.
Applications Now Open for the Dubai Foresight Awards

Organized by the Dubai Future Foundation, the Dubai Foresight Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to the field of strategic foresight and futures thinking.

These prestigious awards aim to unite the global foresight community by honoring individuals, teams, and organizations that have demonstrated excellence in developing and applying forward-looking strategies, innovative methodologies, and impactful foresight tools.

Awardees will be recognized for their role in shaping and advancing the global practice of foresight, helping societies better anticipate and prepare for the future. Whether you’re based locally or abroad, this is your chance to gain recognition among the leading minds driving the future of foresight.

Foresight Change Makers

This award celebrates pioneers in futures thinking—individuals or teams who are redefining how the world envisions and prepares for what lies ahead.

It honors those who have designed and advanced transformative tools, frameworks, and methodologies, pushing the boundaries of strategic foresight. These changemakers are not only imagining the future—they are actively shaping it. READ MORE

Program Benefits

Awards & Recognition

In each award category, three finalists will be selected and recognized for their exceptional contributions to the field of foresight and futures thinking.

Finalists Will Receive:

• An All-Expenses-Paid Trip to Dubai
  Finalists will be invited to attend the Dubai Future Forum, with full travel support provided. For group submissions, travel assistance will be extended to one representative per team.

What Winners Receive

• A Celebrated Award Moment
  Winners will be formally honored during a special ceremony, with awards presented by a prominent figure from Dubai or the global foresight community.
• Global Visibility and Recognition
  Awardees will be showcased across the Dubai Future Forum’s media platforms, including official promotional materials, website features, and social media outreach.
• Exclusive Video Features
  The Dubai Future Foundation will produce a short, documentary-style film about each winner, spotlighting their journey, work, and impact.

Involvement in the 2026 Forum
Winners will be invited to participate in the Dubai Future Forum 2026 as speakers or session leaders, offering them a platform to share their insights and further influence the global foresight dialogue.

Eligibility Criteria

What You Can Submit

Submissions are welcome across a broad spectrum of foresight-related work, including but not limited to:

• Innovative methods and practical tools
• Academic research, including studies, reports, and articles
• Public policy initiatives and strategic government or institutional programs
• Community-driven projects with local or global engagement
• Digital tools, platforms, or technology-driven solutions
• Simulations, scenario-based games, or interactive foresight formats
• Visionary planning efforts and long-term strategic development
• Educational materials, such as courses, learning modules, or training programs

Submission Guidelines

• Minimum Age: Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of submission.
• Originality: All entries must be original and reflect your own work, grounded in real-world experience or evidence. Submissions involving plagiarism or AI-generated content will be disqualified.
• Fresh Perspective: Clearly highlight what makes your work unique, forward-thinking, or distinct within its domain.
• Public Visibility: Your work must have been publicly shared or implemented within the last seven years (e.g., published, launched, deployed, or made available to a wider audience).
• Impact: Provide evidence of real-world outcomes or measurable results that demonstrate the influence and relevance of your submission.

Language: All submissions must be provided in English.

Eligibility Criteria

What You Can Submit

Submissions are welcome across a broad spectrum of foresight-related work, including but not limited to:

• Innovative methods and practical tools
• Academic research, including studies, reports, and articles
• Public policy initiatives and strategic government or institutional programs
• Community-driven projects with local or global engagement
• Digital tools, platforms, or technology-driven solutions
• Simulations, scenario-based games, or interactive foresight formats
• Visionary planning efforts and long-term strategic development
• Educational materials, such as courses, learning modules, or training programs

Submission Guidelines

• Minimum Age: Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of submission.
• Originality: All entries must be original and reflect your own work, grounded in real-world experience or evidence. Submissions involving plagiarism or AI-generated content will be disqualified.
• Fresh Perspective: Clearly highlight what makes your work unique, forward-thinking, or distinct within its domain.
• Public Visibility: Your work must have been publicly shared or implemented within the last seven years (e.g., published, launched, deployed, or made available to a wider audience).
• Impact: Provide evidence of real-world outcomes or measurable results that demonstrate the influence and relevance of your submission.
  • Innovative methods and practical tools
  • Academic research, including studies, reports, and articles
  • Public policy initiatives and strategic government or institutional programs
  • Community-driven projects with local or global engagement
  • Digital tools, platforms, or technology-driven solutions
  • Simulations, scenario-based games, or interactive foresight formats
  • Visionary planning efforts and long-term strategic development
  • Educational materials, such as courses, learning modules, or training programsLanguage: All submissions must be provided in English.

• Foresight Application
  Your submission must clearly demonstrate how foresight tools, techniques, or frameworks were applied in your work. Be specific about the methods used and their role in shaping your outcomes.
• Finalist Participation
  If selected as a finalist, you must be available to travel to Dubai during the week of 17 November 2025 to attend the Dubai Future Forum. Travel and accommodation will be arranged for one representative per submission.
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