Dubai International
Project Management Forum

12-15 January 2026

 

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JOIN US FOR THE 11TH EDITION OF DIPMF

Together, We Bridge Communities

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!

About DIPMF

Key Themes

Sustainable CitySustainable City

  • Communities of the Future Communities of the Future
  • Driving Sustainable Growth Driving Sustainable Growth

Jobs of the FutureJobs of the Future

  • Efficiency & Optimization Efficiency & Optimization
  • Remote Project Management Remote Project Management
  • The Project and CircularEconomy The Project and CircularEconomy
  • Role of Specialized Education Role of Specialized Education

Digital TransformationDigital Transformation

  • Leadership & Strategy Leadership & Strategy
  • Agile Management Agile Management
  • Digital Twin & Metaverse Digital Twin & Metaverse
  • Blockchain Technology Blockchain Technology

Technology & FutureTechnology & Future

  • Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence
  • Future Smart Mobility Future Smart Mobility
  • Big Data Big Data

Customer Centricity in PMCustomer Centricity in PM

  • Customer Engagement and Communication Customer Engagement and Communication
  • Empowered Project Teams Empowered Project Teams
  • Agile and Hybrid Project Management Agile and Hybrid 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.

2026-01-12 00:00:00 - 2025-11-05 02:45:48 : 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: Agentic AI & Infinity

Masterclass 2: PMO 4.0: Agility, Innovation, and Value Delivery at Scale

Masterclass 3: Agile Beyond IT: Scaling for Enterprise Success

Masterclass 4: Certified to Build the Future: Workforce Reskilling for Smart Construction

Masterclass 5: Mastering the chaos: From Turbulence to Project Success

Masterclass 6: Sustainability & ESG in Project Delivery

10:30 am
 to 
10:45 am

Networking Break

10:45 am
 to 
12:30 pm

Masterclass 1: Agentic AI & Infinity

Masterclass 2: PMO 4.0: Agility, Innovation, and Value Delivery at Scale

Masterclass 3: Agile Beyond IT: Scaling for Enterprise Success

Masterclass 4: Certified to Build the Future: Workforce Reskilling for Smart Construction

Masterclass 5: Mastering the chaos: From Turbulence to Project Success

Masterclass 6: Sustainability & ESG in Project Delivery

12:30 pm
 to 
12:45 pm

Networking Break

12:45 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Masterclass 1: Agentic AI & Infinity

Masterclass 2: PMO 4.0: Agility, Innovation, and Value Delivery at Scale

Masterclass 3: Agile Beyond IT: Scaling for Enterprise Success

Masterclass 4: Certified to Build the Future: Workforce Reskilling for Smart Construction

Masterclass 5: Mastering the chaos: From Turbulence to Project Success

Masterclass 6: Sustainability & ESG in Project Delivery

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: Agentic AI & Infinity

Masterclass 2: PMO 4.0: Agility, Innovation, and Value Delivery at Scale

Masterclass 3: Agile Beyond IT: Scaling for Enterprise Success

Masterclass 4: Certified to Build the Future: Workforce Reskilling for Smart Construction

Masterclass 5: Mastering the chaos: From Turbulence to Project Success

Masterclass 6: Sustainability & ESG in Project Delivery

10:30 am
 to 
10:45 am

Networking Break

10:45 am
 to 
12:30 pm

Masterclass 1: Agentic AI & Infinity

Masterclass 2: PMO 4.0: Agility, Innovation, and Value Delivery at Scale

Masterclass 3: Agile Beyond IT: Scaling for Enterprise Success

Masterclass 4: Certified to Build the Future: Workforce Reskilling for Smart Construction

Masterclass 5: Mastering the chaos: From Turbulence to Project Success

Masterclass 6: Sustainability & ESG in Project Delivery

12:30 pm
 to 
12:45 pm

Networking Break

12:45 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Masterclass 1: Agentic AI & Infinity

Masterclass 2: PMO 4.0: Agility, Innovation, and Value Delivery at Scale

Masterclass 3: Agile Beyond IT: Scaling for Enterprise Success

Masterclass 4: Certified to Build the Future: Workforce Reskilling for Smart Construction

Masterclass 5: Mastering the chaos: From Turbulence to Project Success

Masterclass 6: Sustainability & ESG in Project Delivery

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

8:30 am
 to 
10:30 am

Parallel Session 1 – Future Technology in PM

Parallel Session 2 – Dubai Projects

10:30 am
 to 
11:30 am

Networking Break

11:30 am
 to 
12:00 pm

Opening Ceremony

12:00 pm
 to 
12:30 pm

Interview

12:30 pm
 to 
1:15 pm

Panel: Leading with Vision, Strategy and Trust: Turning Community Aspirations into Actionable Projects

1:15 pm
 to 
2:15 pm

Book Signing Sessions & Lunch Break

2:15 pm
 to 
2:30 pm

Interview: Future Trends in Project Management

2:30 pm
 to 
3:00 pm

Debate: Agile Transformation: Revolutionising Capital Project Delivery in the Digital Era

3:00 pm
 to 
3:30 pm

Panel: Communities of the Future: Lifelong Learning for Long-term Value

3:30 pm
 to 
4:15 pm

Keynote: Beyond the Project Lifecycle: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Growth

4:15 pm
 to 
4:45 pm

Book Signing Sessions & Networking Break

4:45 pm
 to 
5:45 pm

Parallel Session 3 – Jobs of the Future

Parallel Session 4 – Social Entrepreneurship

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

8:15 am
 to 
9:45 am

Parallel Session 5 – Customer Centricity in PM

Parallel Session 6 –Digital Transformation in PM

9:45 am
 to 
10:00 am

Networking Break

10:00 am
 to 
10:45 am

Panel: The Future of Smart Communities: How Project Managers Can Shape the Future of Air Mobility?

10:45 am
 to 
11:15 am

Keynote: Empowering Project Teams: Leading by Example

11:15 am
 to 
12:00 pm

Keynote or Interview: AI Driven Society – Technology for a Better Tomorrow

12:00 pm
 to 
1:30 pm

Book Signing Sessions & Lunch Break

1:30 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Interview: Echoes of Innovation: Amplifying the UAE's Aspirations with Actions

2:00 pm
 to 
2:30 pm

Panel: Stronger Community, Successful Projects: Integrating ESG in Project Management

2:30 pm
 to 
3:00 pm

Networking Break

3:00 pm
 to 
3:45 pm

Spaces that Speak: Building Communities with Purpose and Vision

3:45 pm
 to 
4:30 pm

Keynote: Hyper-automation: New frontier in human-machine interaction

Speakers

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

Featuring Inspirational Project Management Leaders

Patrik SchumacherPatrik SchumacherPrincipal, Zaha Hadid Architects
Ivan Fu MH,JPIvan Fu MH,JPCEO, LWK & Partners
Hanny AlshazlyHanny AlshazlyManaging Director - MENA, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Lenka PinkotLenka PinkotChief of Staff to the CEO, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Dr. Diane HamiltonDr. Diane HamiltonFounder and CEO, Tonerra
Dr. Joel CarboniDr. Joel CarboniPresident, GPM Global

Featuring Global and Regional Project Management Influencers

Kasia BarlakKasia BarlakLearning Program Manager, Johnson Controls
Andy BurnsAndy BurnsPrincipal Technical Project Manager & Chief Scrum Master, Siemens Digital Industries Software
Andy CroweAndy CroweCEO, Founder & Author, Velociteach
Saul GamezSaul GamezSenior Staff Technical Program Manager, Lucid Motors
Ariadna Groberio Ariadna Groberio Senior Project Manager, Microsoft UK, VP of PMI UK
Yasmina KhelifiYasmina KhelifiSenior Project Manager, Orange
Isaac SuhIsaac SuhDirector - Financial Management & Data Analytics Reporting, ICF Management Consulting
Peter TaylorPeter TaylorVP of Global PMO, Dayforce
Laura OrestanoLaura OrestanoFounder and President, SocialFare, Centre for Social Innovation Italy

Senior Trainers

Alan AkilAlan AkilLead AI and Machine Learning Engineer, Project Management Institute (PMI) Infinity
Raphael AniRaphael AniGlobal Business Development Lead (Construction), Project Management Institute (PMI)
Dr. Joel CarboniDr. Joel CarboniPresident, GPM Global
Lenka PinkotLenka PinkotChief of Staff to the CEO, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Americo PintoAmerico PintoPMOGA Managing Director, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Najm Ul Hussain JaleelNajm Ul Hussain JaleelProgram Director, Red Learning
Oscar WasilikOscar WasilikSenior Project Manager, Project Management Institute (PMI) Infinity
Dirk WithakeDirk WithakePresident, PMI Austria Chapter – Chapter

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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

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

Platinum Sponsors

  • [:en]DBB Contracting LLC[:ar]شركة دي بي بي للمقاولات ذ.م.م[:]
  • [:en]Qatar Insurance [:ar]قطر للتأمين[:]
  • [:en]Al Nabooda[:ar] النابودة[:]
  • Dubai Muncipality
  • [:en]FAMCO[:ar]فامكو[:]
  • [:en]Western Bainoona Group (WBG)[:ar]مجموعة باينوونة الغربية (WBG)[:]
  • [:en]FAMCO[:]
  • QIC

Gold Sponsors

  • [:en]United Motors[:ar]الشركة المتحدة للسيارات و المعدات الثقيلة ذ.م.م[:]
  • [:en]Wade Adams[:ar]ويد إدمز للمقاولات ش.ذ.م.م[:]
  • [:en]Gunal Constructional Dubai [:ar]جونال للإنشاءات وتجارة وصناعة المساهمة[:]
  • etisalat
  • [:en]Wade Adams[:]

Lanyard Sponsor

  • [:en]SAS[:ar]شركة ساس[:]
  • [:en]Parkin Company PJSC[:ar]شركة باركن PJSC[:]
  • sas

Delegate Bags Sponsor

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

Silver Sponsors

  • [:en]Al Ghanim International[:ar]شركة الغانم انترناشيونال للتجارة العامة والمقاولات ذ.م.م[:]
  • [: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)[:]
  • KA
  • Dollar
  • CDM Smith

Support Sponsors

  • [:en]Al Zarooni[:ar]الزرعوني العالمية للمعدات[:]
  • [:en]Khatib & Alami (K&A)[:ar]شركة خطيب وعلمي (K&A)[:]
  • [:en]RTC[:ar]ار تي سي لهندسة الطرق والمرور[:]
  • [:en]Road and Traffic Engineering[:ar]ار تي سي لهندسة الطرق والمرور[:]
  • [:en]China State[:ar]الشركة الصينية للإنشاءات الهندسية المدنية[:]
  • [:en]Al Zarooni[:ar]الزرعوني العالمية للمعدات[:]
  • [:en]Al Zarouni[:ar]Al Zarooni[:]
  • RTC

Technology Sponsor

  • Planisware

Education Partner

  • IIL
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