The Arab Thought Foundation's annual FIKR conference constitutes a unique twist of culture and intellect. It is a platform for the exchange of ideas between decision-makers, intellectuals,  researchers, and representatives of the private sector, as well as the civil society and youth, along with their international counterparts to discuss the most pressing issues facing the Arab region and the world.

In line with the ATF goals of excellence, the foundation is only organizing the time and place to allow the meetings, discussions, and exchange of opinions to take place, reinforcing constructive ideas, presenting experiences and expertise in the different aspects of substantial and important matters. The conference aims to attract the right support to solidify the foundation’s strategy, through which it plans to make a cultural and economic shift in Arabs’ way of thinking, As well as instruct and push the Nation forward on the road of continuous development, always relying on firm human values.

The Arab Thought Foundation’s Annual FIKR Conference is held for a two day period, in different  Arab countries every year, during the beginning of December. It aims to represent the different opinions in the Arab Nation and the world. And thanks to its versatility, it allows the projection of important and bold ideas. It also creates a unique and strategic chance for sponsors, partners, and speakers to exchange their ideas, experiences, and expertise, in the hopes of insuring our leadership and status as Arabs.

This year, ATF will organize its tenth annual conference, FIKR10 during the first week of December 2011.