Dubai International Project Management Forum

From Vision to Impact

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About the Forum

In a city where bold ideas become global benchmarks, the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) returns for its 12th edition from 10–13 January 2027. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and organised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the Forum brings the world’s leading minds to Dubai to exchange ideas, challenge convention and shape what comes next. Under the theme “From Vision to Impact”, DIPMF 2027 will explore Technology & Future, Sustainable Communities, Future Project Management, and Business Continuity, reflecting Dubai’s enduring ambition to turn vision into action, innovation into progress, and transformative projects into lasting impact for cities, communities and future generations.

About the Forum

Key Themes of the 12th edition

Technology & FutureTechnology & Future

  • Digital Transformation Strategies Digital Transformation Strategies
  • Innovation & Organisational Readiness Innovation & Organisational Readiness
  • Data-Driven Decision Making Data-Driven Decision Making

Sustainable CommunitiesSustainable Communities

  • Smart & Sustainable Cities Smart & Sustainable Cities
  • Sustainable & Resilient Infrastructure Systems Sustainable & Resilient Infrastructure Systems
  • Social and Economic Sustainability Social and Economic Sustainability

Future Project ManagementFuture Project Management

  • Automation & AI-Driven Project Management Automation & AI-Driven Project Management
  • Integrated Project Collaboration Integrated Project Collaboration
  • Agile and Hybrid Project Management Models Agile and Hybrid Project Management Models

Business ContinuityBusiness Continuity

  • Risk Anticipation and Resilience Planning Risk Anticipation and Resilience Planning
  • Leadership and Decision-Making Under Uncertainty Leadership and Decision-Making Under Uncertainty
  • Adaptive Strategies and Business Continuity Adaptive Strategies and Business Continuity

Speakers of the 11th Edition

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

Featuring Inspirational Project Management Leaders

H.E. Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al HamedH.E. Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al HamedChairman of the National Media Authority
H.E. Sana bint Mohammed SuhailH.E. Sana bint Mohammed SuhailUAE Minister of Family
H.E. Hessa bint Essa BuhumaidH.E. Hessa bint Essa BuhumaidDirector General, Community Development Authority
Andre AgassiAndre AgassiAmerican Tennis Player, 8 Time Grand Slam Champion and Olympic Gold Medal Winner
H.E. Mohamed Ali AlabbarH.E. Mohamed Ali AlabbarFounder of Emaar and Noon, Chairman of Eagle Hills
H.E. Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin GhalitaH.E. Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin GhalitaDirector General, Dubai Municipality
Ike NwankwoIke NwankwoBoard of Directors Chair, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Duncan WalkerDuncan WalkerCEO and Co-founder, Skyports
Bear GryllsBear GryllsAdventurer and Writer
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al KuwaitiH.E. Dr. Mohamed Al KuwaitiHead of the UAE Government Cybersecurity Council
H.E. Salem Humaid Al MarriH.E. Salem Humaid Al MarriDirector General, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
H.E. Mohammed Saeed Al ShehhiH.E. Mohammed Saeed Al ShehhiVice Chairman, National Media Authority
Amira SajwaniAmira SajwaniManaging Director of Sales and Development, DAMAC Co-founder and CEO, PRYPCO
Muhammad BinGhattiMuhammad BinGhattiChairman, Binghatti Group
Dr. Ebtesam AlmazroueiDr. Ebtesam AlmazroueiCEO and Founder of AIE3
Juan Carlos SahdalaJuan Carlos SahdalaGroup Chief Planning and Project Office, DP World
Farhad AziziFarhad AziziGroup CEO, Azizi Group
Mladen VukomanovićMladen VukomanovićPresident, International Project Management Association (IPMA)
Deem Al BassamDeem Al BassamCo-Founder, Independent Food Company
Duncan FisherDuncan FisherChief Show Operations Officer, Cirque du Soleil
Amal Al MarriAmal Al MarriCo-Founder, Independent Food Company
Gabrielle WalkerGabrielle WalkerCo-Founder & Chief Scientist at CUR8 and Co-Founder of Rethinking
Dr. Mahdi Al FardanDr. Mahdi Al FardanChairman of the Board, Gulf International Cancer Center
Hugh HerrHugh HerrProfessor, MIT Media Lab
Dr Diane HamiltonDr Diane HamiltonFounder and CEO, Tonerra
Prof. Khalid Al Marri Prof. Khalid Al Marri IPMA President UAE, Professor at British University Dubai
Dr. Waleed Al-AliDr. Waleed Al-AliSecretary General and Board Member of the Digital School, MBR Global Initiatives
Michael PawlynMichael PawlynArchitect & Innovator
Dr. Joel CarboniDr. Joel CarboniPresident & Founder, Green Project Management (GPM)
Dr. Pedro M. SerradorDr. Pedro M. SerradorLecturer, Northeastern University & University of Toronto
Ivan FuIvan FuCEO, LWK & Partners
Rory McLeodRory McLeodExecutive and Artistic Director, Xenia Concerts
Pat LuceyPat LuceyBoard Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Hanny AlshazlyHanny AlshazlyManaging Director - MENA, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Denise Jarvie, PMP, ACPDenise Jarvie, PMP, ACPAgile Community Leader and Managing Director, Agile Alliance, PMI
Sara Sheikh AkbariSara Sheikh AkbariAssociate Director, Zaha Hadid Architects
Simon WeaverSimon WeaverGlobal Head of Sustainability Advisory, KPMG International
Steven VelegrinisSteven VelegrinisDesign Director, Senior Associate Gensler

Featuring Global and Regional Project Management Influencers

John Al KhateebJohn Al KhateebPrincipal Consultant and Researcher – Australia
Kasia BarlakKasia BarlakLearning Program Manager, Johnson Controls
Andy BurnsAndy BurnsPrincipal Technical Project Manager & Chief Scrum Master, Siemens Digital Industries Software
Joe CampaJoe CampaPMO Director, Ontario Power Generation
Andy CroweAndy CroweCEO, Founder & Author, Velociteach
Sam DabboussiSam DabboussiPrincipal - GENAI Go-to-Market Lead for MENAT, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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 at Orange, Author, Blogger, Podcaster, Global speaker
Amanda LenaghanAmanda LenaghanAdvisor, AI for Good
Laura OrestanoLaura OrestanoFounder and President, SocialFare, Centre for Social Innovation Italy
Isaac SuhIsaac SuhDirector - Financial Management & Data Analytics Reporting, ICF
Peter TaylorPeter TaylorVP of Global PMO, Dayforce
Danielle WardDanielle WardTechnical Project Manager, Google
Oscar WasilikOscar WasilikSenior Project Manager, Project Management Institute (PMI) Infinity
Asma Al HaddabiAsma Al HaddabiVice President, Technology Strategy Planning & Portfolio Management, ADNOC
Ikram TanfouriIkram TanfouriProject Director, Planisware
Loredana CazacuLoredana CazacuHead of Marketing MENA, Planisware

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 & Founder, Green Project Management (GPM)
Denise Jarvie, PMP, ACPDenise Jarvie, PMP, ACPAgile Community Leader and Managing Director, Agile Alliance, PMI
Eren Ozdemir​Eren Ozdemir​Co Founder, Future Agile Consultancy
Lenka PincotLenka PincotChief of Staff to the CEO, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Americo PintoAmerico PintoPMOGA Managing Director, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Oscar WasilikOscar WasilikSenior Project Manager, Project Management Institute (PMI) Infinity
Dirk WithakeDirk WithakePresident, PMI Austria Chapter – Chapter
Tony JacobTony JacobDirector & Principal Consultant, Constask Management Solutions LLP, India

Moderators

Shereen MitwalliShereen MitwalliInternational Moderator and Educator 
Laura BuckwellLaura BuckwellFormer News Anchor, TV Presenter, Producer & Event MC
Richard DeanRichard DeanPresenter, Business Breakfast Dubai Eye
Ramia FarrageRamia FarrageSenior Producer & Presenter, Forbes
Colin ForemanColin ForemanEditor, MEED
Raya RammalRaya RammalAnchor, Dubai TV
Brandy ScottBrandy ScottHost - The Business Breakfast, Dubai Eye
Alexandra TopalianAlexandra TopalianInternational Conference Chair & Panel Moderator
Amandeep BhanguAmandeep BhanguInternational MC & Moderator, Voice Media London
Georgia TolleyGeorgia TolleyJournalist & Emcee
Jane WitherspoonJane WitherspoonManaging Editor Middle East, Central Asia and South Caucasus, Euronews
Marwan Al HelMarwan Al HelProducer & Presenter, Dubai TV
Nimi MehtaNimi MehtaInternational TV Presenter, Broadcaster, Speaker, and Host
Sarah CockerSarah CockerManaging Director, Amplify Project Management Services
Rosanna LockwoodRosanna LockwoodInternational News Anchor, Business, Economics, Geopolitics and Sustainability Specialist, Moderator and Event Host
Jamal Al MullaJamal Al MullaMedia Personality, TV Presenter, and Podcaster

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Sponsors of the 11th Edition

Co-organizers

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

Strategic Partner

  • [:en]ENOC[:ar]اينوك[:]
  • [:en]Mapa[:ar]مابا[:]

Platinum Sponsor

  • [:en]Al Naboodah[:ar]النابوده[:]
  • [:en]Limak[:ar]ليماك[:]
  • [:en]Western Bainoona Group[:ar]مجموعة بينونة الغربية[:]
  • [:en]Planisware[:ar]بلانيسوير[:]

Gold Sponsor

  • [:en]Wade Motors[:ar]وايد موتورز[:]
  • [:en]United Motors[:ar]المتحدة للسيارات[:]
  • [:en]CRRC[:ar]سي آر آر سي[:]
  • [:en]China Civil (CCECC)[:ar]تشاينا سيفيل[:]

Lanyard Sponsor

  • [:en]Parkin[:ar]باركن[:]

Delegate Bags Sponsor

  • [:en]Keolis.MHI[:ar]كيوليس ام اتش اي. [:]

Silver Sponsor

  • [:en]Parsons[:ar]بارسونز[:]
  • [:en]Dutco (DBB)[:ar]دوتكو[:]

Support Sponsor

  • [:en]AECOM[:ar]آيكوم[:]
  • [:en]Al Zarooni Int Equipment[:ar]الزرعوني العالمية للمعدات[:]
  • [:en]Road and Traffic Engineering[:ar]رود آند ترافيك إنجنييرنج[:]
  • [:en]Al Ghanim[:ar]الغانم[:]
  • [:en]Vision Nine Consultancy[:ar]رؤية تسعة للاستشارات[:]
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