Welcome to The Futures Forum 2025. Opening remarks from FAST-NUCES Rector and S5i leadership, setting the context for why Pakistan needs futures literacy now.
09:15 - 09:45 AM
Keynote Address: Society 5.0 — Reimagining Technology as Human-Centered Progress
By [International Futurist / UNESCO Representative]. Explore how anticipatory governance helps nations navigate AI disruption, climate crisis, demographic shifts, and geopolitical volatility.
09:45 - 11:15 AM
Mega-Panel: Futures of Pakistan — Technology, Work, Climate & Governance
A 90-minute cross-disciplinary dialogue addressing Pakistan's most critical anticipatory challenges. Six experts discuss how AI, demographics, and climate reshape our future.
Main Day
Continued: From Foresight to Action
Main Day
Continued: From Foresight to Action
Main Day
Continued: From Foresight to Action
11:15 - 11:30 AM
Morning Networking Coffee
Connect with fellow attendees, explore sponsor booths, and engage with student volunteers before the lightning talks begin.
11.30-12.30 PM
Lightning Talks: Voices from the Future
Six rapid-fire 7-minute presentations showcasing emerging research, student innovation, startup solutions, and grassroots futures work from Pakistan's next generation. Student Researchers | Startup Founders | Young Innovators | Government Labs | Civil Society | Tech Communities
01:30 - 02:30 PM
Masterclass: Futures Literacy in Practice — How Organizations Build Anticipatory Capacity
By [International Foresight Practitioner]. Interactive session combining UNESCO's futures literacy framework with hands-on scenario-building exercise for "Pakistan 2035."
02:45 - 03:45 PM
Executive Roundtable Showcase + AI Ethics Framework Launch
Insights from closed CXO sessions plus official launch of S5i's AI Ethics Maturity Assessment (5 levels: Ad Hoc → Optimizing). Live demonstration with case examples and implementation pathways.
Wrap-Up
Closing & Future Commitments
Wrap-Up
Closing & Future Commitments
Wrap-Up
Closing & Future Commitments
03:45 - 04:00 PM
Major Announcements & Next Steps
Launch of the 8-week Certified Futures Practitioner Program (January 2026). Reveal of The Futures Forum 2026 dates. Distribution of policy brief series. Early enrollment incentives announced.
04.00 PM
Closing Remarks & Thank You
A final wrap-up of the AIcron Tech Summit, with acknowledgments to all speakers, sponsors, and attendees. Looking forward to seeing you next year!
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