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. Over the past nine editions, the event attracted 400 experts and specialists from various countries, who have shared their best practices and creative solutions in project management and were keen to come up with innovative approaches for managing and operating projects according to the highest international standards.

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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 Wenger OBEArsène Wenger OBEHead of Global Football Development, FIFA
H.E. Mattar Al TayerH.E. Mattar Al TayerCommissioner General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar - Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority – Dubai
H.E. Alia Abdulla Al MazroueiH.E. Alia Abdulla Al MazroueiMinister of State for Entrepreneurship
Chris BartonChris BartonFounder & Creator, Shazam
Étienne ThoboisÉtienne ThoboisChief Executive Officer, Paris Organising Committee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Areej NaqshabandAreej NaqshabandSenior Director, Head of PMO at Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Pierre Le Manh, PMPPierre Le Manh, PMPPresident & CEO, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Hanny Alshazly, MEdHanny Alshazly, MEdManaging Director, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Project Management Institute (PMI)
Afdhel AzizAfdhel AzizChief Purpose Officer, Conspiracy of Love
Laura BarnardLaura BarnardChief IMPACT Driver, PMO Strategies
Juan Carlos SahdalaJuan Carlos SahdalaChief Planning & Project Officer, DP World
Marita ChengMarita ChengFounder, aubot
Stuart EastonStuart EastonCEO and co-founder, TransparentChoice
Dr. Stephanie HareDr. Stephanie HareTechnologist & Researcher
Lavagnon Ika, PhDLavagnon Ika, PhDProfessor of Project Management , Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Canada
Timothy PapandreouTimothy PapandreouFounder and CEO, Emerging Transport Advisors
Lenka PincotLenka PincotChief of Staff to CEO, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Americo PintoAmerico PintoPMOGA Managing Director, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Kathleen WalchKathleen WalchManaging Partner, Cognilytica
Mark WebsterMark WebsterSenior Vice President & General Manager | Oracle Infrastructure Global Industries Unit
Frank WoltersFrank WoltersManaging Director, Tegel Projekt GmbH, Berlin

Featuring Global and Regional Project Management Influencers

Iain FraserIain FraserBusiness Advisor, Author, Speaker, Trainer
Jean-Luc FavrotJean-Luc FavrotFounder and CEO
Brett HarnedBrett HarnedAuthor of "Project Management for Humans"
Will Jackson-MooreWill Jackson-MooreGlobal Sustainability Leader, PwC
Sadia JanjuaSadia JanjuaChief of Digital Transformation Program & Project Controls, Port Authority of New York and 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 of Construction, Interim Managing Director, MENA, PMI
Philip BurgessPhilip BurgessKnowledge Systems, Senior Manager, Beacon Red
Christina KucekChristina KucekIntelligent Automation Consultant at Independent Consultant
Sean McGuinnessSean McGuinnessInstructional Designer, BEACON RED
Americo PintoAmerico PintoPMOGA Managing Director, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Barbara PorterBarbara PorterChief Operating Officer, Fragrance.com
Kathleen WalchKathleen WalchManaging Partner, Cognilytica
Dr. Mona ZoughaibDr. Mona ZoughaibCo-Founder & Managing Partner, We Grow Minds

Moderators

Shereen MitwaliShereen MitwaliInternational 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

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 - 2024-12-21 11:39:17 : 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

9:00 am
 to 
10:30 am

Parallel Session 1 – 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

Interview: Investing in Tomorrow: Building Sustainable Futures through Infrastructure and Knowledge

12:30 pm
 to 
1:00 pm

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

1:00 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Lunch

2:00 pm
 to 
2:30 pm

Fireside Chat​: Future Trends in Project Management

2:30 pm
 to 
3:00 pm

Debate: Shaping Tomorrow: AI in Project Management

3:00 pm
 to 
3:30 pm

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 
6:00 pm

Parallel Session 3 – ESG​

Parallel Session 4 – Digital Project Management​

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

9:00 am
 to 
10:30 am

Parallel Session 5 – Jobs of the Future​

Parallel Session 6 – Future Centric Project Management​

11:00 am
 to 
11:30 am

Networking Break​

11:30 am
 to 
12:00 pm

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

12:00 pm
 to 
12:30 pm

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

12:30 pm
 to 
1:00 pm

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

1:00 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Lunch

2:00 pm
 to 
2:30 pm

Keynote: Harnessing AI and Robotics for Positive Change​

2:30 pm
 to 
3:00 pm

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

3:00 pm
 to 
3:30 pm

Networking Break​

3:30 pm
 to 
4:00 pm

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

4:00 pm
 to 
4:45 pm

Closing Keynote

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Sponsors

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

Co-organisers

  • [:en]Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)[:ar]هيئة كهرباء ومياه دبي (ديوا)[:]
  • [:en]DP World[:ar]دي بي ورلد[:]
  • [:en]Project Management Institute (PMI)[:ar]معهد إدارة المشاريع (بي إم آي)[:]

Strategic Sponsors

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

Lanyard Sponsor

  • [:en]Parkin[:ar]باركن[:]

Lunch Sponsor

  • [:en]Road and Traffic Engineering[:ar]ار تي سي لهندسة الطرق والمرور[:]
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