Dubai International
Project Management Forum

12-15 January 2026

 

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JOIN US FOR THE 11TH EDITION OF DIPMF

Together, We Build the Future

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) proudly presents the 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF), taking place from 12–15 January 2026. Centered around the theme “Bridging Communities,” this milestone edition brings together global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore how collaboration, innovation, and sustainability can unite diverse communities and shape the future of project management worldwide. Speaker lineup and agenda will be announced soon – watch this space!

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Speakers of the 10th Edition 2025

Take a glimpse at some of the international and regional leaders who joined us last year.

Featuring Inspirational Project Management Leaders

Arsène WengerArsène WengerHead of Global Football Development, FIFA
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al MarriH.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al MarriCabinet Member & Minister of Economy
Chris BartonChris BartonFounder, Shazam
Étienne ThoboisÉtienne ThoboisChief Executive Officer, Paris Organising Committee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
H.E. Mohamed Ali AlabbarH.E. Mohamed Ali AlabbarFounder of Emaar and Noon, Chairman of Eagle Hills
Areej NaqshbandiAreej NaqshbandiSenior Director, Head of PMO Department, Public Investment Fund, KSA
Pierre Le ManhPierre Le ManhPresident and CEO, Project Management Institute (PMI)
H.E. Dr. Aisha Bin BishrH.E. Dr. Aisha Bin BishrGlobal Digital Transformation Expert | Strategic Leader in Smart City Initiatives
Hanny Al ShazlyHanny Al ShazlyManaging Director, MENA Region, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Abdulmuhsen Ibrahim KalbatAbdulmuhsen Ibrahim KalbatCEO, Rail Agency, Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai
Ike NwankwoIke NwankwoBoard Chair, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Afdhel AzizAfdhel AzizChief Purpose Officer, Conspiracy of Love
Laura BarnardLaura BarnardChief Impact Driver, PMO Strategies
Juan Carlos SahdalaJuan Carlos SahdalaGroup Chief Planning & Project Officer
Marita ChengMarita ChengFounder, aubot
Stuart EustonStuart EustonCEO, Transparent Choice
Dr. Stephanie HareDr. Stephanie HareTechnologist & Researcher
Lavagnon Ika, PhDLavagnon Ika, PhDProfessor of Project Management, University of Ottawa
Tim PapandreouTim PapandreouFuture of Mobility Expert
Lenka PincotLenka PincotChief of Staff, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Americo PintoAmerico PintoManaging Director of PMO Global Alliance
Kathleen WalchKathleen WalchDirector and General Manager of Project Management Institute (PMI), Cognilytica
Mark WebsterMark WebsterSenior VP, Oracle Construction
Frank WoltersFrank WoltersManaging Director, TEGEL PROJEKT, Berlin, Germany

Featuring Global and Regional Project Management Influencers

Iain FraserIain FraserBusiness Advisor, Author, Speaker, Trainer
Jean-Luc FavrotJean-Luc FavrotFounder and CEO, Decisif Pacifique
Brett HarnedBrett HarnedAuthor of "Project Management for Humans"
Will Jackson-MooreWill Jackson-MooreGlobal Sustainability Leader, PwC
Sadia JanjuaSadia JanjuaChief of Project Controls, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Dr. Ozan KoseogluDr. Ozan KoseogluGlobal Head of BIM, Siemens Energy
Adrian MoreyAdrian MoreyAuthor - Project, Programme and Portfolio Governance (P3G, a global best practice guide)
Amir MustafaAmir MustafaSenior Program Manager, AECOM
Ewa PalarczykEwa PalarczykCo-Founder and CEO, Synergist
Ricardo Sastre MartínRicardo Sastre MartínPrincipal Consulting Project Management, Microsoft
Juan TenaJuan TenaDigital Services Director, KEO International Consultants
Marios TsiliakosMarios TsiliakosPartner, Foster+Partners
Lisa WhitedLisa WhitedConsultant & Author
Nelly WilsonNelly WilsonAI Services Lead, Google Cloud
Victoria WheelehanVictoria WheelehanSr. Product Development Engineer: Technical Program Management, Nike, Air Manufacturing Innovation
Alan ZuckerAlan ZuckerFounding Principal, Project Management Essentials

Senior Trainers

Raphael AniRaphael AniGlobal Business Development Lead (Construction), Project Management Institute (PMI)
Benjamin Breen​Benjamin Breen​Global Director Construction & Vice President APAC, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Najm Ul Hussain JaleelNajm Ul Hussain JaleelProgram Director – Red Learning
Philip BurgessPhilip BurgessKnowledge Systems, Senior Manager, Beacon Red
Sean McGuinnessSean McGuinnessInstructional Designer, BEACON RED
Christina KucekChristina KucekIntelligent Automation Consultant at Independent Consultant
Americo PintoAmerico PintoManaging Director of PMO Global Alliance
Barbara PorterBarbara PorterChief Operating Officer, Fragrance.com
Kathleen WalchKathleen WalchDirector and General Manager of Project Management Institute (PMI), Cognilytica
Dr. Mona ZoughaibDr. Mona ZoughaibCo-Founder & Managing Partner, We Grow Minds

Moderators

Shereen MitwalliShereen MitwalliInternational Moderator and Educator 
Laura BuckwellLaura BuckwellFormer News Anchor, TV Presenter, Producer & Event MC
Sarah CockerSarah CockerManaging Director, Amplify Project Management Services
Rosanna LockwoodRosanna LockwoodInternational News Anchor, Business, Economics, Geopolitics and Sustainability Specialist, Moderator and Event Host
Raya RammalRaya RammalAnchor, Dubai TV
Natalie LindoNatalie LindoInternational journalist, event host & media trainer

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Sponsors of the 10th Edition 2025

Meet the sponsors of the 10th edition of the forum.

Co-organizers

  • [:en]DP World[:ar]دي بي ورلد[:]
  • [:en]Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)[:ar]هيئة كهرباء ومياه دبي (ديوا)[:]
  • [:en]Emaar Properties PJSC[:ar]شركة إعمار العقارية ش.م.ع[:]
  • [:en]Project Management Institute (PMI)[:ar]معهد إدارة المشاريع (بي إم آي)[:]

Strategic Sponsors

  • [:en]Dubai Municipality[:ar]بلدية دبي[:]
  • [:en]ENOC[:ar]اينوك[:]

Platinum Sponsors

  • [:en]DBB Contracting LLC[:ar]شركة دي بي بي للمقاولات ذ.م.م[:]
  • [:en]Al Nabooda[:ar] النابودة[:]
  • [:en]Western Bainoona Group (WBG)[:ar]مجموعة باينوونة الغربية (WBG)[:]

Gold Sponsors

  • [:en]Wade Adams[:ar]ويد إدمز للمقاولات ش.ذ.م.م[:]
  • [:en]Gunal Constructional Dubai [:ar]جونال للإنشاءات وتجارة وصناعة المساهمة[:]

Lanyard Sponsor

  • [:en]Parkin Company PJSC[:ar]شركة باركن PJSC[:]

Delegate Bags Sponsor

  • [:en]United Motors[:ar]الشركة المتحدة للسيارات و المعدات الثقيلة ذ.م.م[:]

Silver Sponsors

  • [:en]Proxym[:ar]بروكسيم[:]
  • [:en]Concord Stars Contracting LLC[:ar]شركة كونكورد ستارز للمقاولات ذ.م.م[:]
  • [:en]CDM Smith[:ar]شركة
  • [:en]Dubai Taxi Company (DTC)[:ar]مؤسسة تاكسي دبي (DTC)[:]
  • [:en]Parsons[:ar]شركة بارسونز[:]
  • [:en]China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC)[:ar]الشركة الصينية العامة للهندسة المعمارية（CSCEC）[:]
  • [:en]China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC)[:ar]شركة الصين للهندسة المدنية والبناء (سي سي إي سي سي)[:]

Support Sponsors

  • [:en]Khatib & Alami (K&A)[:ar]شركة خطيب وعلمي (K&A)[:]
  • [:en]Road and Traffic Engineering[:ar]ار تي سي لهندسة الطرق والمرور[:]
  • [:en]Al Zarooni[:ar]الزرعوني العالمية للمعدات[:]
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