World Future Forum 2024

4-5 November

The Power of Technology and Finance in Shaping
the Next Generation Sustainable World

Organised by Allied4Future In Partnership with
Taguspark - Knowledge City
Ministry of Environment and Energy, Portugal
Lisbon City Council, Delft University of Technology

Welcome to the
World Future Forum

4 November 2024
Ministry of Environment and Energy, Lisbon
Unicorn Factory Lisboa, Beato Innovation District, Lisbon

5 November 2024
Taguspark - Knowledge City, Oeiras

The World Future Forum will take place from 4 to 5 November 2024 in Lisbon and its innovative surroundings. The Forum is organized by the Allied4Future Foundation, in collaboration with Taguspark - Knowledge City, the Portuguese Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Lisbon City Council, and Delft University of Technology.

On 4 November, the Forum will kick off with a Welcome Reception at the Ministry of Environment and Energy in Lisbon, followed by a visit to the Unicorn Factory Lisboa, a hub for innovative startups supported by the Lisbon City Council. The main conference will be held on 5 November at Taguspark - Knowledge City, located in Oeiras, close to the Lisbon airport.

The Forum will bring together leaders in sustainable finance and impact investing, game-changing technology developers, scientists, investors, policymakers, and representatives from business, government, civil society, and academia.

Together, we will imagine and explore a future where technology not only drives prosperity but also restores and protects our planet. Where investments aren’t just profitable but purposeful.

In an era of profound technological advancements across industries, societies, and global power structures, the stakes have never been higher. Transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence, space technologies, and quantum computing are not only driving competitiveness but also reshaping global influence and international relations. The World Future Forum will explore how these game-changing technologies are leading the charge in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change and the quest for a net-zero economy.

Achieving a sustainable future also requires a profound transformation of the global financial system. Bridging the climate finance gap is not about finding new capital but reallocating existing resources to projects that align with climate goals and net-zero objectives. At the World Future Forum, we will explore how sustainable finance and impact investing can be catalysts for this shift. Guided by the Allied4Future Sustainable Finance Goals (SFGs), this discussion will focus on strategies to redirect capital from environmentally harmful investments toward climate-positive technologies. We will examine the role of innovative financial instruments, regulatory frameworks, and public-private partnerships in accelerating the flow of capital into projects that restore ecosystems, mitigate climate change, and drive the transition to a climate-neutral economy. Together, we will reflect on the potential of finance to build a world where profitability and sustainability go hand in hand.

Driven by the Allied4Future Sustainable Finance Goals and powered by the Tech4Good Global Technology Collaboration Labs, we will explore how these powerful technologies and strategic financial investments can accelerate the transition to a next-generation sustainable world. The Forum is more than a stage for debate—it is a catalyst for action. Through forward-looking discussions and real-world collaborations, we will showcase opportunities where innovation and finance intersect to shape a prosperous, ethical, and sustainable future.

This event serves as a dynamic platform, uniting academics, tech entrepreneurs, policymakers, and impact investors to foster global collaboration for a sustainable future.

Over the coming year, the A4F Foundation will focus on advancing these key topics, organizing Global Technology Collaboration Labs, further developing the Sustainable Finance Goals (SFGs) Framework and Mechanisms, and preparing for the SFGs Awards 2025.

The annual World Future Forum will also take stock of the work of the Technology Collaboration Labs, highlighting their progress in fostering interdisciplinary innovation by integrating AI, Quantum, Space, Clean Tech and more to drive holistic technological advancements through cross-sector collaboration.

World Future Forum
Venues

Portuguese Ministry of Environment and Energy

Unicorn Factory Lisboa

Unicorn Factory Lisboa

Taguspark - Knowledge City

Taguspark - Knowledge City

Programme

Join us in shaping the next generation sustainable world for a ground-breaking, visionary, and action-oriented global collaboration

Audience

  • International Organisations
  • EU Institutions & Member States
  • Urban and Local Governments
  • EU Global Partners
  • Economists
  • Academia, Researchers and Innovators
  • Startups and Unicorns
  • Technology Leaders
  • Entrepreneurship Centres
  • Incubators & Accelerators
  • Financial Institutes & Investors
  • Philanthropists
  • Civil Society

Themes

  • Geopolitics
  • Climate Diplomacy
  • Climate-Neutral Economy
  • Digital and Green Transition
  • Global Climate Deals
  • Sustainable Finance Goals
  • Global Knowledge and Innovation Labs
  • Digital, Clean and Deep Tech
  • Science & Research with Purpose

Topics

  • Climate and Environment Policies
  • Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing
  • Climate Economy
  • The Future of Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Space Technologies
  • Quantum Technologies
  • Semiconductors
  • Clean Energy
  • Smart Materials & Circular Economy
  • Healthy Soil & Sustainable Food Systems
  • Urban and Local Climate Adaptation
  • Climate Geo-engineering
  • Youth initiatives for a Sustainable Future

4 November
Ministry of Environment and Energy, Lisbon
Unicorn Factory Lisboa, Beato Innovation District, Lisbon

Welcome Reception

Hosted by the Minister for Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho

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Visit to the Unicorn Factory Lisboa

Hosted by the Mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas

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Get Together

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5 November
Taguspark - Knowledge City, Oeiras

Opening of the World Future Forum

Welcome Remarks by Eduardo Baptista Correia, CEO Taguspark

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The Future of the Financial Sector

Aligning the Financial System with Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing

Bridging the climate finance gap is not about finding new money—ample capital is available. The real challenge is reallocating these resources effectively and also mobilising dormant capital. The global shift to a sustainable, net-zero...

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Unveiling the Sustainable Finance Goals

A Framework and Mechanisms for mobilizing Capital towards Sustainable Activities

The Allied4Future (A4F) Sustainable Finance Goals (SFGs) are setting the stage for a transformative shift in the global financial system, where investment decisions and financial markets are guided by transparent financial and...

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Tech4Good

The Future of Technology and how Technologies are Shaping our Future

Keynote by Tim van der Hagen, President of the Board and Rector Magnificus of the Technical University Delft

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Artificial Intelligence

Living with AI: What to expect from the Future?

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and integrate into various sectors, understanding its potential to address global challenges and contribute to a sustainable future is crucial. This session will explore AI’s transformative power...

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Quantum Technologies

Beyond the Bits: How Quantum Physics will shape the Future of Science, Industry, and Society and contribute to a Sustainable Future

Quantum physics, once the domain of abstract theory, is now set to revolutionize a wide range of industries and drive sustainable innovation. As we harness the power of quantum technologies, their potential to transform science, industry...

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Space Technologies

From Above, for All: Harnessing Space Technologies for a Sustainable Future

As the world confronts escalating climate challenges, space activities have become increasingly critical in driving the green economic and industrial transition. This session will explore how space technologies and innovations can contribute...

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Climate Geo-engineering

Navigating the Landscape of Climate Change Solutions

Solar geo-engineering, also known as solar radiation management (SRM), is a theoretical approach to climate change mitigation that involves deliberately altering the Earth’s atmosphere to reflect more sunlight back into space. This concept...

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Launching the Tech4Good Global Collaboration Labs

The Technology Collaboration Labs under Allied4Future bring together world-leading experts from academia, industry, and diverse fields of expertise to advance transformative technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Space...

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Note: This program is subject to changes as we continue to refine the agenda and confirm more speakers and panellists.

Opening and Welcome Speakers

Maria da Graça Carvalho, Minister for Environment and Energy, Government of Portugal

Eduardo Baptista Correia, CEO at Taguspark - Knowledge City

Carlos Moedas, Mayor of Lisbon

Tim van der Hagen, President of the Board and Rector Magnificus of the Technical University Delft

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