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Expand Your Thinking. Exceed What’s Possible.

2026. NOVEMBER | Dubai, UAE

For the first time, Singularity’s renowned Executive Program comes to the Middle East, reimagined through the region’s ambitions, challenges, and opportunities.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Join an exclusive three-day experience designed for senior leaders and family offices to explore the convergence of exponential technologies and shape the region’s next era of innovation and prosperity.

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Day 1

WHY

Deepen your understanding of why exponential change matters and how the convergence of technologies is redefining opportunity, competitiveness, and impact across industries.

Day 2

WHAT

Explore the technologies and trends defining the future, gaining a strategic lens to identify opportunities and anticipate disruption across industries.

Day 3

HOW

Turn insight into action. Learn how to translate exponential thinking into practical strategies, scalable initiatives, and lasting impact within your organization.

Program Logistics
Date
2026. NOVEMBER
Location
Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE 
Program fee
$11,800
Average cohort size
150
Duration
3 days (Monday-Wednesday)
Number of sessions
23
Daily schedule
8am to 7pm
Meals
3 meals/day
Transportation & hotel costs
Not included

Meet your experts

Our experts don’t just present ideas. They are actively building, researching, and deploying the technologies and strategies defining the future. Many stay throughout the program to engage deeply with participants in and beyond the classroom.

Anita Schjøll Abildgaard
Anita Schjøll Abildgaard
Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship
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Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech & CEO of Iris.ai, making deep scientific knowledge accessible via AI. Award-winning entrepreneur, global keynote speaker, and boundary-pusher who also builds race cars & rides a Harley.

Expert
Ashley Anthony
Ashley Anthony
AI & Machine Learning
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Geophysicist, entrepreneur & AI pioneer. Co-founder/CEO of Isazi Consulting, Ashley Anthony bridges science & business to drive sustainable, transformative solutions across Africa. Bearer of knowledge, by name and nature.

Expert
Jaya Baloo
Jaya Baloo
Cybersecurity, Quantum Technology, Computing, Purpose, Innovation, Leadership, Governance
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Global cybersecurity expert & CISO at Avast. Top 100 CISO & security influencer. Keynote speaker on cryptography & surveillance. EU Quantum Flagship advisor pioneering next-gen cybersecurity.

Fellow
Jody Medich
Jody Medich
Mixed Reality, Innovation
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HCI/UX pioneer with 30+ years shaping tech's future. Led design for HoloLens, Boston Dynamics & Google's HCAI. Co-founded Google Wonderlab. 7 TEDx talks. Patents at Microsoft, Google & Intel.

Expert
Alix Rübsaam
Alix Rübsaam
Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Singularity Foundations
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Philosopher & cultural analyst, VP of Research at Singularity University. Expert in AI ethics, algorithmic bias & exponential tech. Empowering leaders to build equitable, responsible AI systems for a better future.

Expert
Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom
Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom
Space Technology, Exponential Thinking, Innovation, Economies
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Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom is a space entrepreneur, speaker, author, and impact instigator. She is the Co-Founder of International Space Consultants and SpaceBase – a social enterprise working to democratize access to space by catalyzing space ecosystems in emerging countries, starting with New Zealand. Emeline is an Edmund Hillary Fellow, currently residing in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Fellow
Paola Santana
Paola Santana
Entrepreneurship, Drones, Governance
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Lawyer, tech entrepreneur & CEO of GLASS, revolutionizing government procurement. Co-founded Matternet, pioneered U.S. drone regulation. Fulbright Scholar, Forbes Next 1000, CNET Top 20 Latin in Tech.

Expert
Gary Bolles
Gary Bolles
Leadership, Singularity Foundations, Exponential Thinking, Innovation, Communities, Purpose
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Global thought leader on future of work & learning. Chair at Singularity University, author of *The Next Rules of Work*, 1.7M+ LinkedIn learners. Helping orgs navigate rapid change.

Fellow
Wolfgang Fengler
Wolfgang Fengler
Communities, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Innovation, Sustainable Development Goals
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Globally recognized economist & futurist, ex-World Bank Lead Economist. Creator of population.io, endorsed by Bill Gates. CEO of World Data Lab, driving data-driven solutions to global economic challenges.

Expert
Dr. Tiffany J. Vora
Dr. Tiffany J. Vora
Biotechnology, Innovation, Exponential Thinking, Leadership, Innovation
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Dr. Tiffany Vora is a dynamic educator, writer, scientist and entrepreneur. She's Faculty and Vice Chair of Medicine and Digital Biology at Singularity University. Tiffany founded Bayana Science for science communication and co-founded Three Body Labs. She's driven to bridge science with practical insights for society, with degrees in Biology and Chemistry from NYU and a PhD in Molecular Biology from Princeton. Additionally, she's mentored startups, championed diversity and inspired innovation. Her expertise spans CRISPR, genetics, climate change, space biology and more, offering a broad view of transformative technologies.

Fellow
Misha Byrne
Misha Byrne
Ethics, Leadership, Foundational Concepts, Wellbeing, Leadership
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Neuroscientist & behavioural strategist helping leaders harness brain science for AI adoption, digital transformation & high-performance cultures. Head of Consulting, Future Academy X | Partner, NeuroPower Group.

Fellow
Carlo van de Weijer
Carlo van de Weijer
Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Governance, Robotics, Transformation
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Carlo van de Weijer, a prominent figure in the automotive sector, boasts executive roles at Siemens and TomTom. With a master's degree in mechanical engineering from TU Eindhoven and a PhD from TU in Graz, his expertise bridges engineering and technology. Presently, Carlo directs the Eindhoven AI System Institute at Eindhoven University of Technology and serves as a Fellow for future mobility at the Deloitte Center for the Edge. He advises global ministries and industries on mobility's future and contributes insights through a weekly column in a leading Dutch newspaper, leaving a significant impact on technology and transportation discourse.

Fellow
Aaron Frank
Aaron Frank
Mixed Reality, Foundational Concepts, Exponential Thinking
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Researcher, writer & consultant with 10+ years in Silicon Valley. Ex-Principal Faculty at Singularity University, advising EY, Sony & FC Barcelona on emerging tech. Oxford MBA. Featured in Wired, Forbes & Vice.

Fellow
Jenny Wright
Jenny Wright
Artificial Intelligence, Purpose, Innovation, Transformation,Ethics, Communities
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Researcher, educator & artist specializing in GenAI. Director of Knowledge at Singularity, UNF educator, and MOCA Jacksonville instructor. Empowering creatives & leaders to harness AI with confidence.

Expert
Anne Connelly
Anne Connelly
Communities, Distributed Ledger Technology, Governance, Fintech, Sustainable Development Goals, Transformation
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Blockchain innovator & emerging markets advocate. Singularity University Faculty. Co-author of *Trust*. Former Doctors Without Borders. CBC's 12 Young Leaders Changing Canada. Top 50 Women in Tech.

Expert
Aaron Frank
Aaron Frank
Mixed Reality, Foundational Concepts, Exponential Thinking
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Researcher, writer & consultant with 10+ years in Silicon Valley. Ex-Principal Faculty at Singularity University, advising EY, Sony & FC Barcelona on emerging tech. Oxford MBA. Featured in Wired, Forbes & Vice.

Fellow

Join us for one of our free monthly Discussion Series for candid, interview-style conversations with Singularity experts on the technologies shaping our world.

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Preview Sessions

Singularity draws on deep expertise across 110+ frontier technologies, tailoring this program to the breakthroughs and convergences most critical to leaders. Each cohort is designed with the why, what, and how core buckets in mind. Sessions are subject to change.
DAY ONE
Intro to Exponentials

Aaron Frank

Learn to recognize exponential growth patterns and understand why traditional linear thinking causes leaders to miss both threats and opportunities until it's too late.

DAY ONE
Leveraging Exponential Technologies for Positive Impact

Alix Rübsaam

Discover how converging technologies are enabling leaders to address global challenges while creating new business opportunities.

DAY ONE
Programming the Future of Life

Dr. Tiffany Vora

Discover how the convergence of AI and biotechnology is enabling DNA to become programmable code, unlocking revolutions in health, agriculture, climate, and beyond.

DAY ONE
Moonshot Mindset In Action: Drones, GovTech and the New Infrastructure For The Future

Paola Santana

A serial entrepreneur shares her framework for using a "Moonshot Mindset" to leapfrog legacy infrastructure, build new industries from scratch, and shift from 10% to 10x thinking.

DAY ONE
Futures Wheel

Singularity Workshop

Map cascading implications of emerging trends using a systematic foresight tool you can bring back to guide strategy at your organization.

DAY ONE
Exploring Possible Futures

Singularity Workshop

Collaborate with fellow participants to connect exponential technologies to the critical questions they raise, and decide which answers matter most.

DAY TWO
Life in The 3D Revolution: Exploring Mixed Realities, Digital Twins and a Shift Toward Spatial Computing

Aaron Frank

Explore how spatial computing, from AR/VR to digital twins, is reshaping how we work, consume, and connect, and what it means for both enterprise and consumer opportunities.

DAY TWO
A Decade Later: What Past Experience Tells Us About the Future of AI Building

Anita Schjøll Abildgaard

Learn practical lessons from a decade of building AI-powered companies—from pivots and failures to scaling strategies—and what it means for hiring, team structures, and the workforce of tomorrow.

DAY TWO
Our Secure Quantum Future

Jaya Baloo

Understand how spatial computing, digital twins, and immersive technologies are reshaping enterprExplore how quantum computing will transform cybersecurity—and what leaders need to know now to prepare for a secure quantum future.ise operations and consumer experiences across industries.

DAY TWO
Why the Brain Hates Change and What to Do About It

Misha Byrne

Discover what social neuroscience reveals about why our brains resist change—and how leaders can use these insights to build adaptive teams and turn fear of transformation into momentum.

DAY TWO
AI Workshop: Building Inclusive Automated Decision-Making Systems

Alix Rübsaam

Design and train an AI system in this hands-on simulation, learning how early design decisions create—or prevent—algorithmic bias.

DAY THREE
Industry Insights on Robotics

Carlo van de Weijer

Gain expert and regional perspectives on the current state of the robotics industry and the opportunities shaping its future.

DAY THREE
Innovation in Big Organizations

Jody Medich

Learn how to drive innovation inside large orgs—from building consensus to bringing ideas to market—based on lessons from leading teams at Microsoft, Google, Toyota, and beyond.

DAY THREE
Creating Space Opportunities in an Exponential World

Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

Explore how exponential technologies have democratized access to space, and how entrepreneurs and emerging nations can participate in the rapidly growing $600+ billion global space economy.

DAY THREE
AI for the Most Valuable Asset

Ashley Anthony

Learn how to apply AI in practical, measurable ways, through automation, prediction, and optimization, to drive real business results, no matter where you are on your digital journey.

DAY THREE
What’s Next On Your Exponential Journey? Mindset, Skillset, Toolset

Gary Bolles

Synthesize three days of exponential insights into actionable strategies you can implement in your organization, industry, and personal life.

Deep expertise in over 110 technology areas

Singularity draws on deep expertise across 110+ frontier technologies, tailoring this program to the breakthroughs and convergences most critical to the Middle East’s future of innovation and prosperity.

Who is this program for?

This program brings together leaders shaping the next century of progress in the Middle East. It’s for visionaries redefining what’s possible—whether leading corporations, guiding national agendas, or stewarding generational legacies. You’ll join a curated cohort of senior decision-makers committed to innovation that endures and leaders ready to ensure the region’s growth continues to inspire the world.
+
10,000
GLOBAL ALUMNI

educated through the Executive Program

+
200
SINGULARITY
EXPERTS

across over 115 frontier technology + application areas

+
15
YEARS OF

advancing exponential leadership and innovation

What makes Singularity unique is that it isn’t just a place of inspiration, it’s an engine of expertise that drives things to actual realization. This makes it an institution that is in true alignment with the needs of our time. To move from just inspiring, to doing. It’s by bringing all the aspects of actualization together—learning, designing, scaling, funding, implementing—that we truly solve the challenges of today exponentially.

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About Singularity University

FOUNDED BY FUTURISTS

Founded in 2008 by renowned futurists Ray Kurzweil & Peter Diamandis, Singularity exists to help individuals, organizations, and governments transform the way they lead, think, and create the future.

We're focused on the convergence and application of exponential technologies to deliver business and societal value.
Our unique approach to exponential thinking and technology takes a zoom in - zoom out approach. The Singularity perspective examines technologies through the lens of their applications on an individual, organizational, and societal level. Pairing this perspective with our tools and frameworks gives leaders a new mindset and lens to see the world through.