OIF Launches Annual “Defining the Future” Conference
OIF is proud to announce a new initiative—an annual conference co-organized with several leading research and investment firms. This event is designed to bring together professionals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and cultures to exchange ideas, explore key global challenges, grow professional expertise, and foster sustainable economic development.
The inaugural “Defining the Future” conference is scheduled for next month and will be held annually going forward. The conference’s themes will evolve each year to reflect current scientific, technological, and economic trends that impact everyday life and investment thinking. This year’s program includes:
Panel Discussions:
The Future of Blockchain Technologies
Sustainable Energy Generation
Emerging Challenges in the Computer Industry
Innovations in Public Health
Focused Sessions featuring 4–5 paper presentations each:
Investment Strategies in a Changing World
Responsible Investment
New Approaches to Long-Term Planning
Additional Highlights:
Networking sessions and open-floor discussions
Keynote address by Canadian investment strategist Alfred C. Holt
The five-day event will take place at a state-of-the-art venue in Dubai’s central district and will follow a hybrid format to accommodate both in-person and virtual participants.
Ryan Smith, Head of Innovative Investments at OIF, shares:
“We believe that fostering a space for meaningful exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration is essential to what we do. ‘Defining the Future’ is not just about keeping pace with change—it’s about cultivating the environment where new ideas are born and connections are made.”
“Defining the Future” is set to become a signature event for OIF—an annual tradition dedicated to continuous learning, impactful dialogue, and inclusive growth.
