Dubai International
Project Management Forum

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai13-16 January, 2025

 

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About the Forum

The 10th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) is scheduled to take place from 13 to 16 January 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah. After 10 years since its inception, DIPMF has become a prominent event on the agenda of international specialist conventions, earning widespread acclaim and recognition. Over the past nine editions, the event has successfully attracted over 400 leading experts, specialists, and renowned professionals in project management from various countries who have contributed valuable insights and ideas for managing and operating projects in line with the highest global standards and practices, shared their best practices and creative solutions in project management and were keen to come up with innovative approaches for managing and operating those projects.

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Speakers

Learn more about the experiences and achievements of these talented speakers who are experts in their respective fields.

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

Key Themes of the 10th Edition

Sustainable Future

The 10th edition of DIPMF revolves around four primary themes: sustainable cities, transformation, jobs of the future, and future centric project management. Within these themes, the forum will further examine 30 diverse pillars.

The theme “Sustainable Future” perfectly mirrors the UAE’s ambition to drive innovation, sustainability and global connectivity.  The 10th edition will once again bring together world leaders in a united effort to take conscious and committed actions that will accelerate economic and environmental prosperity.

Sustainable CitySustainable City

  • Sustainable Project Management Sustainable Project Management
  • Inclusivity Inclusivity
  • Sustainable Mobility Sustainable Mobility
  • Innovative Living Innovative Living

TransformationTransformation

  • AI/Machine Learning AI/Machine Learning
  • Leadership & Strategy Leadership & Strategy
  • Data Analytics & Visualization Data Analytics & Visualization
  • Robotic Process Automation Robotic Process Automation
  • Digital Project Management Digital Project Management
  • Project Intelligence Project Intelligence
  • Customer Centricity Customer Centricity
  • Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0
  • Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence
  • Process Improvement Process Improvement
  • Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
  • Pioneering Project Excellence Pioneering Project Excellence
  • Agile Management Agile Management
  • Visionary Leadership Visionary Leadership
  • Digital Twin & Metaverse Digital Twin & Metaverse
  • Blockchain Technology Blockchain Technology
  • GPT Distributive Changes GPT Distributive Changes

Jobs of the FutureJobs of the Future

  • Efficiency & Optimization Efficiency & Optimization
  • Remote Project Management Remote Project Management
  • The Project Economy The Project Economy

Future Centric Project ManagementFuture Centric Project Management

  • Virtual & Augmented Reality Virtual & Augmented Reality
  • Future Cities Future Cities
  • Information Exchange Management Information Exchange Management
  • Future Trends in Project Management Future Trends in Project Management
  • Circular Economy Circular Economy
  • Autonomous Project Management Autonomous Project Management

Agenda

Enhance your knowledge with masterclasses given by experts and join the world’s leading companies at Dubai International Project Management Forum through different sessions and discussions, tackling various themes.

2025-01-13 00:00:00 - 2025-01-17 23:21:43 : 1

The Masterclasses will be held at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

7:45 am
 to 
8:30 am

Masterclass Registration

8:30 am
 to 
10:30 am

Masterclass 1: Foundations of AI and Best Practices

Masterclass 2: Mastering the Customer-Centric PMO: A Value-Driven Approach to PMO Excellence

Masterclass 3: Measuring Project Success

Masterclass 4: Dynamic Risk Management in Complex Projects

Masterclass 5: Mastering Effective Communication in the Built Environment: Strategies for Success in Complex Projects

Masterclass 6: Mastering E-learning

10:30 am
 to 
10:45 am

Networking Break

10:45 am
 to 
12:30 pm

Masterclass 1: Foundations of AI and Best Practices

Masterclass 2: Mastering the Customer-Centric PMO: A Value-Driven Approach to PMO Excellence

Masterclass 3: Measuring Project Success

Masterclass 4: Dynamic Risk Management in Complex Projects

Masterclass 5: Mastering Effective Communication in the Built Environment: Strategies for Success in Complex Projects

Masterclass 6: Mastering E-learning

12:30 pm
 to 
12:45 pm

Networking break

12:45 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Masterclass 1: Foundations of AI and Best Practices

Masterclass 2: Mastering the Customer-Centric PMO: A Value-Driven Approach to PMO Excellence

Masterclass 3: Measuring Project Success

Masterclass 4: Dynamic Risk Management in Complex Projects

Masterclass 5: Mastering Effective Communication in the Built Environment: Strategies for Success in Complex Projects

Masterclass 6: Mastering E-learning

2:00 pm
 to 
2:45 pm

Networking Lunch/End of masterclass

2:45 pm
 to 
6:00 pm

Technical Visits

The Masterclasses will be held at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

7:45 am
 to 
8:30 am

Masterclass Registration

8:30 am
 to 
10:30 am

Masterclass 1: Foundations of AI and Best Practices

Masterclass 2: Mastering the Customer-Centric PMO: A Value-Driven Approach to PMO Excellence

Masterclass 3: Measuring Project Success

Masterclass 4: Dynamic Risk Management in Complex Projects

Masterclass 5: Mastering Effective Communication in the Built Environment: Strategies for Success in Complex Projects

Masterclass 6: Mastering E-learning

10:30 am
 to 
10:45 am

Networking Break

10:45 am
 to 
12:30 pm

Masterclass 1: Foundations of AI and Best Practices

Masterclass 2: Mastering the Customer-Centric PMO: A Value-Driven Approach to PMO Excellence

Masterclass 3: Measuring Project Success

Masterclass 4: Dynamic Risk Management in Complex Projects

Masterclass 5: Mastering Effective Communication in the Built Environment: Strategies for Success in Complex Projects

Masterclass 6: Mastering E-learning

12:30 pm
 to 
12:45 pm

Networking Break

12:45 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Masterclass 1: Foundations of AI and Best Practices

Masterclass 2: Mastering the Customer-Centric PMO: A Value-Driven Approach to PMO Excellence

Masterclass 3: Measuring Project Success

Masterclass 4: Dynamic Risk Management in Complex Projects

Masterclass 5: Mastering Effective Communication in the Built Environment: Strategies for Success in Complex Projects

Masterclass 6: Mastering E-learning

2:00 pm
 to 
2:45 pm

Networking Lunch/End of masterclass

2:45 pm
 to 
6:00 pm

Technical Visits

The main forum will be held at Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah

8:00 am
 to 
9:00 am

Registration

9:00 am
 to 
10:30 am

Parallel Session 1 – Digital Transformation

Parallel Session 2 – Sustainable Cities

11:00 am
 to 
11:30 am

Networking Break

11:30 am
 to 
12:00 pm

Opening Ceremony​

12:00 pm
 to 
12:30 pm

Keynote

12:30 pm
 to 
1:00 pm

Panel: Charting the Course: Leadership and Strategy for Project Leaders

Moderated by:

1:00 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Book Signing Sessions & Lunch Break

2:00 pm
 to 
2:30 pm

Interview ​: Future Trends in Project Management

Moderated by:

2:30 pm
 to 
3:00 pm

Debate: Shaping Tomorrow: AI in Project Management

Moderated by:

3:00 pm
 to 
3:30 pm

Book Signing Sessions & Networking Break

3:30 pm
 to 
3:50 pm

Keynote: Driving Innovation through a Robust PMO Community

3:50 pm
 to 
4:30 pm

Closing Keynote

4:30 pm
 to 
5:00 pm

Networking Break

5:00 pm
 to 
6:00 pm

Parallel Session 3 – ESG​

Parallel Session 4 – Digital Project Management​

The main forum will be held at Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah

7:00 am
 to 
8:00 am

Registration

8:15 am
 to 
9:45 am

Parallel Session 5 – Jobs of the Future​

Parallel Session 6 – Future Centric Project Management​

9:45 am
 to 
10:00 am

Networking Break​

10:00 am
 to 
10:30 am

Panel: Shaping the Digital Economy: Establishing a Reliable and Robust Digital System that Enhances the Digital Economy​

Moderated by:

10:30 am
 to 
11:00 am

Keynote: The Power of Purpose: Maximize Project Success for a Better World​

11:00 am
 to 
11:30 am

Panel: Sustainable Cities at the Intersection of Economy & Environment​

Moderated by:

11:30 am
 to 
1:00 pm

Book Signing Sessions & Lunch Break

1:00 pm
 to 
1:30 pm

Keynote: Harnessing AI and Robotics for Positive Change​

1:30 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Keynote: Future of Project Delivery: Achieving Sustainability through Digital Collaboration

2:00 pm
 to 
2:30 pm

Networking Break​

2:30 pm
 to 
3:00 pm

Panel: Putting Customers First: Integrating Customer Centricity into Project Management​

Moderated by:

3:00 pm
 to 
3:30 pm

Interview

Moderated by:

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Sponsors

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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