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Exploring Humanity in the Age of AI: A Deep Dive into the Upcoming Culture Summit in Abu Dhabi

From April 27 to 29, 2025, the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi will host its seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi Culture Summit. This prestigious forum aims to gather prominent figures across various sectors to engage in meaningful discussions surrounding the themes of culture, creativity, and technology.

The 2025 summit is themed “Culture for Humanity and Beyond,” and stands to be a global gathering of thought leaders, politicians, and renowned artists who will address the critical issues at the intersection of culture, technology, and global governance. The three-day event promises to foster a critical dialogue focused on reimagining human empowerment and humanism, supported by keynote speeches, creative conversations, panel discussions, and tailor-made workshops.

Keynote Speakers and Sessions
The event will feature an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers including Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google X, Susan Buck-Morss, a distinguished philosopher, and Iyad Rahwan, who leads the machine learning department at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, among others. Additionally, there will be engaging sessions with creative influencers like Thomas Heatherwick, a renowned designer, and Colleen Atwood, an award-winning costume designer, to explore the evolving role of creativity and culture in today's digital era.

Participants can expect deep dives into the increasing impact of artificial intelligence on creativity, with dialogues centered around topics such as:

• - “AI Revolution: Redefining Creativity in the Age of Machines”
• - “The Rise of AI in Creative Industries”
• - “Should Governments Regulate AI to Protect Creative Industries?”

Other significant topics include cultural leadership in an environmentally conscious era, community engagement through culture, and actions that promote cultural heritage while also advancing global cooperation.

Validating Culture’s Role in Governance
One of the notable panels will focus on the “Role of Culture in Shaping Global Governance,” featuring esteemed speakers like Jenny Shipley, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Iveta Radičová, former Prime Minister of Slovakia. This conversation is poised to illuminate how culture can be a cornerstone in developing effective global policies, especially in light of contemporary challenges.

Following last year’s success, the summit will also kick off the second edition of the MONDIACULT Ministerial Dialogue, which will delve into the cultural implications of digital change and the role of culture in promoting peace for a sustainable future.

Participants will further engage in discussions about the importance of cultural education, represented by a panel that aims to redefine cultural objectives in education systems worldwide, and will follow up on the outcomes from the previous global conference on cultural education held in February.

Closing Thoughts
The Abu Dhabi Culture Summit represents a vital opportunity for stakeholders in culture and the creative industries to converge and share insights, fostering dialogue that can lead to actionable outcomes for the future. With the expectation that globalization and technology will continue to reshape cultural landscapes, this event will undoubtedly contribute to identifying innovative pathways to nurture human connection through culture.
For further information on the Abu Dhabi Culture Summit, including details on participation, please visit the DCT Abu Dhabi website. Join us in discussions that promise to shape the cultural narrative of tomorrow.