Dr. Patrick Noack is a futurist, strategist, and research leader focused on how emerging technologies reshape societies, economies, and institutions. As Executive Director of the Dubai Future Institute at Dubai Future Foundation, he leads initiatives spanning AI, Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, sustainability, and long-term strategic foresight. With experience across the United Nations, the Royal Society, and global policy networks, his work bridges scientific research, public policy, and practical innovation. Trained in zoology and social policy, Patrick combines analytical depth with systems thinking to help governments and organisations anticipate change, navigate uncertainty, and design resilient, future-ready strategies with real-world impact.