Future Experts Professor's Edition | Reimagining The Role Of Media In Our Changing World

Future Experts Professor's Edition | Reimagining The Role Of Media In Our Changing World

  • Date: Oct 30, 2025
  • Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Location: Level 2 Tomorrow Today Floor, MOTF
  • Suited for ages: Suited for ages 13+
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Prepare to be captivated as the Museum of the Future hosts another exclusive "Professors' Edition" Future Experts talk, featuring brilliant minds from top institutions: The American University in Dubai, Canadian University Dubai, and The American University in Sharjah.


Expect to be inspired, challenged, and amazed as these experts share their bold visions for the built environment of tomorrow. This is your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the very foundations of our changing world.


Speakers:


Dr. Abeer Al Najjar is a Professor of Media communication at the American University of Sharjah. Her academic focus lies in the intersection of media, society, and politics.
Her expertise is further recognized through her membership on the editorial boards of academic journals such as Journalism Studies and The International Journal of Communication.


Dr. Kiray Khoury is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator for the School of Communications and Creative Industries at the Canadian University Dubai. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Media Studies from the University of East London. Dr. Khoury's academic and professional expertise encompasses a wide range of subjects, including communication, consumer behavior, crisis management, advertising, public relations, public speaking, and digital marketing.


Dr. Vaios Papanagnou serves as the Program Director for the Master of Arts in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media at the Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication at the American University in Dubai. Dr. Papanagnou's work explores how digital technologies are reshaping the production and consumption of media, the "platformisation" of journalism, and the political economy of the news media industry.


About Future Experts Professor's Edition

In the dynamic landscape of the UAE, where innovation and education are at the forefront, the input of academic professors is instrumental in shaping the minds that will drive the future. These sessions are a chance to connect with industry-focused educators, exchange ideas, and contribute to the collective knowledge that will pave the way for a smarter and more innovative future.


Access to the Museum: Registration grants you access to this event, but does not include entry into the museum itself. Tickets are sold online and require advanced booking.

Parking Instructions: Limited parking spots are available at the museum and Emirates Towers boulevard. The metro station is connected to the museum as well.