Dubai, UAE – September 2025 – Brett King, world-renowned futurist, bestselling author, and Founder of The Futurists Network, will be among the keynote speakers at the upcoming Futurists X Summit, set to take place on September 22–23, 2025 at The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai.

Recognized globally as one of the most influential voices in fintech and the future of banking, King has been named Innovator of the Year by American Banker and listed among the Top 50 Most Influential People in Financial Services. His leadership and vision have consistently challenged industries and governments to adapt to the realities of exponential technological change.

King is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Moven, a pioneering mobile banking startup that transformed the way people interact with money. He is also the host of Breaking Banks, the world’s leading fintech podcast and radio show, which reaches millions of listeners in more than 180 countries.

A five-time bestselling author, King has shaped global conversations with influential works such as Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane and The Rise of Technosocialism. His latest research focuses on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and the socioeconomic shifts redefining prosperity in the 21st century.

At the Futurists X Summit, King will address the growing gap between technological possibility and policy adaptation, setting the stage for discussions that will help policymakers, innovators, and business leaders navigate the future.

The event, supported by Mastercard and Emirates NBD, will bring together over half of the world’s Top 50 futurists, alongside astronauts, scientists, innovators, and policymakers. It is designed not only as a conference but as a global movement to align technology, governance, and humanity’s shared future.