Join us for the launch of Middle East and Central Asia Futurescapes Academic Network (MECAFAN), a new initiative by the ANU Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies to bring together scholars and practitioners to examine the tangible and intangible ways by which the region is being reshaped and re-imagined through the prism of future-facing technology.

The launch will feature introductory remarks from the Network Convenor Dr Mohammed Alsudairi (CAIS, ANU) and The Centre’s Director Prof Karima Laachir (CAIS, ANU). 

It is followed by insightful interventions from key contributors Dr Bader Al-Saif, Kuwait University (Kuwait) and Dr Masha Kirasirova, NYU Abu Dhabi (UAE).