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Anticipation in an Era of

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Anticipation in an Era of Volatility

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Pakistan's premier gathering on anticipatory governance—where CXOs, academics, and policy-makers build capacity to navigate AI disruption, climate crisis, and geopolitical volatility through foresight, not reaction.

3rd December 2025

3rd December 2025

3rd December 2025

FAST National University, Islamabad

FAST National University, Islamabad

FAST National University, Islamabad

FAST National University, Islamabad

FAST National University, Islamabad

FAST National University, Islamabad

FAST National University, Islamabad

FAST National University, Islamabad

FAST National University, Islamabad

FAST National University, Islamabad

FAST National University, Islamabad

FAST National University, Islamabad

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About The Futures Forum 2025

About The Futures Forum 2025

Why You Absolutely Should Attend The Futures Forum 2025

The Futures Forum is Pakistan's inaugural gathering for anticipatory governance— where decision-makers master the art of navigating volatility through foresight, not reaction. Aligned with UNESCO's World Futures Day 2025, this summit offers a rare opportunity to:

  • Learn from international futurists and UNESCO representatives

  • Engage in cross-disciplinary dialogue with 6-expert mega-panels

  • Access proprietary frameworks (AI4mation©, AI Ethics Maturity Assessment)

  • Build 90-day transformation roadmaps with peer executives

  • Join Pakistan's first Certified Futures Practitioner Program

Whether you're a CXO navigating AI transformation, a policy researcher shaping strategy, a student preparing for uncertainty, or a practitioner seeking certification—this is where Pakistan's anticipatory capacity is being built.

For Whom?

For Whom?

For Whom?

Who Should Definitely Attend the Futures Forum 2025

Business Leaders

Policymakers

Innovators

Practitioners

Harness futures literacy to future-proof your organization, navigate AI and climate disruptions, build resilient strategies, and lead responsible innovation in volatile markets.

Business Leaders

Policymakers

Innovators

Practitioners

Harness futures literacy to future-proof your organization, navigate AI and climate disruptions, build resilient strategies, and lead responsible innovation in volatile markets.

Business Leaders

Policymakers

Innovators

Practitioners

Harness futures literacy to future-proof your organization, navigate AI and climate disruptions, build resilient strategies, and lead responsible innovation in volatile markets.

Speakers

Speakers

Speakers

Meet Our Esteemed Speakers and Industry Thought Leaders

20+ Speakers

See All

Event agenda

Event agenda

Event agenda

Discover the Full Futures Forum 2025 Event Program

Opening

Main Conference (Public Track - Livestreamed)

Opening

Main Conference (Public Track - Livestreamed)

Opening

Main Conference (Public Track - Livestreamed)

09:00 - 09:15 AM

Opening Ceremony

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!

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Meet out partners who help bring this vision to life

20+ Partners

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Questions

Questions

Questions

All the Important Details Before Attending The Futures Forum 2025

How can I register for The Futures Forum 2025?

Will the summit be available online for remote attendees?

What should I bring to the event?

Can I present my research or project at the summit?

How can my organization become a sponsor or partner?

Will there be networking opportunities?

How can I register for The Futures Forum 2025?

Will the summit be available online for remote attendees?

What should I bring to the event?

Can I present my research or project at the summit?

How can my organization become a sponsor or partner?

Will there be networking opportunities?

How can I register for The Futures Forum 2025?

Will the summit be available online for remote attendees?

What should I bring to the event?

Can I present my research or project at the summit?

How can my organization become a sponsor or partner?

Will there be networking opportunities?

Our Host

Our Host

Our Host

Meet Our Hosts: The Visionaries Behind The Futures Forum 2025

The Futures Forum 2025 is brought to you by a team of passionate innovators and institutional leaders committed to building Pakistan's anticipatory governance capacity. Our hosts combine global expertise with local action, bringing together the brightest minds in foresight, technology ethics, and responsible innovation.

Registration

Registration

Registration

Secure Your Spot at The Futures Forum 2025 Today!

General Admission

Access the complete national conversation on anticipatory governance—livestream or in-person

Entry to keynote sessions

Access to mega-panel and lightning talks

Futures literacy masterclass

AI Ethics framework launch

Post-event recordings

Certificate of attendance

Open to All

FREE

Full livestream access

Executive Leadership Track

Premium experience with closed CXO sessions, personalized roadmaps, and VIP networking.

Everything from General Admission

Climate Change & Economic Development session

CXO Anticipatory Governance Clinic

AI Ethics Leadership Intensive

90-day transformation roadmap (₨50K value)

VIP networking with ministers & C-Suite leadership

20% discount on S5i certification programs

Limited to 40 Participants

₨ 5000

All Sessions (save ₨3000)

General Admission

Access the complete national conversation on anticipatory governance—livestream or in-person

Entry to keynote sessions

Access to mega-panel and lightning talks

Futures literacy masterclass

AI Ethics framework launch

Post-event recordings

Certificate of attendance

Open to All

FREE

Full livestream access

Executive Leadership Track

Premium experience with closed CXO sessions, personalized roadmaps, and VIP networking.

Everything from General Admission

Climate Change & Economic Development session

CXO Anticipatory Governance Clinic

AI Ethics Leadership Intensive

90-day transformation roadmap (₨50K value)

VIP networking with ministers & C-Suite leadership

20% discount on S5i certification programs

Limited to 40 Participants

₨ 5000

All Sessions (save ₨3000)

General Admission

Access the complete national conversation on anticipatory governance—livestream or in-person

Entry to keynote sessions

Access to mega-panel and lightning talks

Futures literacy masterclass

AI Ethics framework launch

Post-event recordings

Certificate of attendance

Open to All

FREE

Full livestream access

Executive Leadership Track

Premium experience with closed CXO sessions, personalized roadmaps, and VIP networking.

Everything from General Admission

Climate Change & Economic Development session

CXO Anticipatory Governance Clinic

AI Ethics Leadership Intensive

90-day transformation roadmap (₨50K value)

VIP networking with ministers & C-Suite leadership

20% discount on S5i certification programs

Limited to 40 Participants

₨ 5000

All Sessions (save ₨3000)