The Arab Thought Foundation's annual FIKR conference is a unique world class event that brings together intellectuals, decision-makers, thinkers, researchers, and representatives of the private sector; as well as 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, FIKR strives to continue to achieve recognition as the premiere conference in the region through offering discussion topics that are stimulating, timely and meaningful, on key strategic challenges and opportunities, strengthening relationships, and raising global awareness of the values and people of the region.

The Arab Thought Foundation’s Annual Conference, FIKR, is an event taking place every year in a different Arab countries at the beginning of the month of December. The event is a 2-day conference combined with an exhibition showcasing different institutions/projects in the Arab world as well as the sponsors and partners of the event. Thus, promoting the exchange of information and providing valuable new ideas and initiatives, while strengthening relationships, in order to entice participants to participate in the following year's conference

This year, ATF will organize its tenth annual conference, FIKR10 which will take place in December 2011.