Future Forward: An Unusual Tech Dialogue

Future Forward: An Unusual Tech Dialogue

When will electric vehicles become more mainstream? How will high-tech precision farming change the way we eat? Why can’t we stop hearing about the metaverse? Welcome to the Future Forward podcast, an unusual tech dialogue which sheds light on all sorts of amazing technology developments around the world, and why they should matter to you. Brought to you by Masdar City, and hosted by Steve Severance, Head of Program Management and Marketing, and co-host comedian Ali Al Sayed, this quirky podcast asks the questions you want answered on a range of topics including 5G, electric vehicles, agri-tech, AI, and the famed Metaverse. Featuring a line-up of exciting experts and changemakers as guests, join us in our 6 episode series to explore the advancements leading us into the future.

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August 16, 2023 30 mins

Explore London's journey to a sustainable future in the final episode of our second season. Delve into the city's green spaces, energy-efficient housing, and technological advancements driving transformation. Learn from Juliet Davenport, a prominent figure in the sustainable energy sector, as she discusses programming languages for energy, eco-friendly innovation hubs, and the role of SMEs. Don't miss the insights about diversity, ...

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In this episode of Future Forward, we’re staying in Abu Dhabi, a leading city in sustainability and innovation. Dive into the thriving tech scene and discover how Abu Dhabi's ecosystem nurtures startups and drives technological advancements. Our guest, Ahmed Ali Alwan, Deputy CEO of Hub71, provides valuable insights into the city's role in shaping a sustainable future. Uncover the diverse initiatives, partnerships, and opportunitie...

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Singapore has become one of the world's strongest economies and is the number one smart city in Asia, but do you know the work that’s been done to get it there? In this latest episode we learn about Singapore’s commitment to green spaces, developing affordable housing for all and its relentless pursuit of technology to continue to transform. Our guest for this episode is Linh Le, the principal program manager at Amazon Web Services...

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Were you aware that Jerusalem is one of the world’s leading tech cities? Setting the scene for global development and discovery in the food production and medical space, learn all about the incredible work being done to change the way we look at the world and use it’s resources from Jonathan Medved - Founder and CEO of OurCrowd.

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Discover the secrets behind Stockholm's journey to become a fossil-free city by 2040 with Anna König Jerlmyr, former Stockholm mayor, president of EUROCITIES and member of C40 Climate Group. From real-time data to green energy in public transport, hear how the city is using sustainable practices to improve citizens' day-to-day lives.

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What do a Metaverse-based virtual influencer and his creator from Atlanta think about the future of virtual reality? And how has Atlanta shaped the world’s approach to technology and sustainability? To find out, join us in the first episode of Future Forward season two, where we’ll delve into the world of the metaverse, discover Atlanta’s approach to green tech, and ask all the questions you’re eager to know about a virtual influen...

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to really go to space? Considered what inventions were actually created initially for space explorers before they made their way mainstream? In our last episode of Future Forward series one, our unusual tech dialogue goes skyward, chatting with astrobiologist, sky jumper and future mars walker Alyssa Carson, to delve into her incredible career at just 21 and the truth about space.

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With the world constantly changing, new technology may be one of the only ways to not only save but develop agriculture around the world. In this latest episode of Future Forward, join us for an unusual tech dialogue into how Agri-tech can in fact improve people’s lives with CEO & Founder of byAlinePate, Richard Pate, who has developed an app-controlled smart garden creation.  

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Artificial Intelligence may evoke images of robots in the movies, but it is in fact something that’s changing the world we live in. In this episode of Future Forward, our unusual tech dialogue delves into AI developments and concerns, with the brilliant Dr. Abdel Rahman AlMahmoud, Principal Big Data & Analytics Researcher and Leading Secure Cloud and Machine Learning at the Technology Innovation Institute located at Masda...

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Have you ever wondered... what actually is 5G? Are planes going to fall out of the sky around 5G towers? Why all the rumours about 5G causing illnesses and spreading Covid-19? In our third episode of Future Forward, our unusual tech dialogue attempts to de-mystify 5G technology, supported by our guest Tomi Adebayo, a.k.a. Gadgets Boy, one of the world’s most influential online tech experts. Join us for a fascinating conversat...

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This week the Future Forward podcast steps away from the physical world and into the Metaverse, to understand how it works, why it’s relevant and what challenges emerge when you try to live your life in a virtual world. Joined by the authority in all things meta, Vice President of Augmented & Virtual Reality at Unity Technologies in California, this unusual tech dialogue is not to be missed!

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In our first episode of the Future Forward podcast, our unusual tech dialogue delves into the world of electric vehicles and how they are changing the world for the better. Our guest this episode is Sam Collins, one of the world’s leading journalists and commentators in the field of tech development within F1. Join us for an engaging conversation which starts at the fascinating history of electric vehicles, and ponders all yo...

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