ABU DHABI, 12th September, 2025 (WAM) -- In a new step towards consolidating Abu Dhabi's position as a leading global hub for social dialogue, the Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Deloitte Middle East, will launch the second edition of the Social Care Forum 2025. This strategic platform brings together leaders, experts and policymakers to discuss the future of people, practice and policy in the social sector.
The forum will be held on 24th and 25th September 2025 at Hilton Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, under the theme "Future Ready Social Care: People, Practice, and Policy."
Reaffirming its role as a leading reference for strategic dialogue and knowledge exchange, the forum will spotlight key global trends and future developments in social care. Discussions will focus on empowering talent, fostering innovation, and embracing modern technologies to enhance services, with the overarching aim of improving quality of life. The programme will revolve around three main pillars: empowering individuals, advancing professional practice, and reshaping social policies to meet future needs.
The event will attract a distinguished line-up of ministers, policymakers, and both local and international experts, alongside social care professionals, representatives from government and private sectors, researchers, academics and university students. In doing so, it will provide a comprehensive platform to strengthen collaboration, build impactful partnerships, and contribute to the advancement of the social sector at local, regional and global levels.
It also continues the institutional and strategic initiatives undertaken by the Department of Community Development in line with the aspirations of the Year of Community, aligning with Abu Dhabi's vision of building a more inclusive and sustainable social sector.
The forum will feature a series of panel discussions with ministers, social leaders and sector specialists addressing pivotal topics such as proactive support programmes across life stages, the voice of frontline workers, and interactive sessions showcasing evidence-based, innovative care models. These will address the needs of children, youth and senior citizens, strengthen family systems, and explore the role of data in shaping future policies.
The forum supports the reformulation of community policies, adoption of digital innovation, and expansion of social services, with a strong focus on supporting vulnerable groups. It also enhances workforce competence and credibility in service delivery, strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as a regional leader in the development of social care.
This second edition builds on the success of the inaugural forum in 2024, which hosted more than 40 local and international speakers and produced key recommendations, including investing in human capital, adopting AI-driven solutions, and fostering public-private partnerships. The 2025 forum seeks to translate those recommendations into tangible programmes and deeper discussions, turning vision into reality and reinforcing Abu Dhabi's role as a regional and global hub for advancing social care policies and practices.
