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

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.

2027-01-10 00:00:00 - 2026-10-25 01:22:48 : 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: Leading AI Portfolios: Prioritization, Governance, and Value

Masterclass 2: PMO Influence & Impact Lab: How to Deliver Results When Success Depends on What You Cannot Control

Masterclass 3: Managing Complexity, Risk & Resilience: Building Organizations Ready for the Unexpected

Masterclass 4: The Sustainability Stress Test: Resilience, Innovation and Measurable Impact Under Uncertainty

Masterclass 5: Improving Quality of Life Through Project Management

10:30 am
 to 
10:45 am

Networking Break

10:45 am
 to 
12:30 pm

Masterclass 1: Leading AI Portfolios: Prioritization, Governance, and Value

Masterclass 2: PMO Influence & Impact Lab: How to Deliver Results When Success Depends on What You Cannot Control

Masterclass 3: Managing Complexity, Risk & Resilience: Building Organizations Ready for the Unexpected

Masterclass 4: The Sustainability Stress Test: Resilience, Innovation and Measurable Impact Under Uncertainty

Masterclass 5: Improving Quality of Life Through Project Management

12:30 pm
 to 
12:45 pm

Networking Break

12:45 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Masterclass 1: Leading AI Portfolios: Prioritization, Governance, and Value

Masterclass 2: PMO Influence & Impact Lab: How to Deliver Results When Success Depends on What You Cannot Control

Masterclass 3: Managing Complexity, Risk & Resilience: Building Organizations Ready for the Unexpected

Masterclass 4: The Sustainability Stress Test: Resilience, Innovation and Measurable Impact Under Uncertainty

Masterclass 5: Improving Quality of Life Through Project Management

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: Leading AI Portfolios: Prioritization, Governance, and Value

Masterclass 2: PMO Influence & Impact Lab: How to Deliver Results When Success Depends on What You Cannot Control

Masterclass 3: Managing Complexity, Risk & Resilience: Building Organizations Ready for the Unexpected

Masterclass 4: The Sustainability Stress Test: Resilience, Innovation and Measurable Impact Under Uncertainty

Masterclass 5: Improving Quality of Life Through Project Management

10:30 am
 to 
10:45 am

Networking Break

10:45 am
 to 
12:30 pm

Masterclass 1: Leading AI Portfolios: Prioritization, Governance, and Value

Masterclass 2: PMO Influence & Impact Lab: How to Deliver Results When Success Depends on What You Cannot Control

Masterclass 3: Managing Complexity, Risk & Resilience: Building Organizations Ready for the Unexpected

Masterclass 4: The Sustainability Stress Test: Resilience, Innovation and Measurable Impact Under Uncertainty

Masterclass 5: Improving Quality of Life Through Project Management

12:30 pm
 to 
12:45 pm

Networking Break

12:45 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Masterclass 1: Leading AI Portfolios: Prioritization, Governance, and Value

Masterclass 2: PMO Influence & Impact Lab: How to Deliver Results When Success Depends on What You Cannot Control

Masterclass 3: Managing Complexity, Risk & Resilience: Building Organizations Ready for the Unexpected

Masterclass 4: The Sustainability Stress Test: Resilience, Innovation and Measurable Impact Under Uncertainty

Masterclass 5: Improving Quality of Life Through Project Management

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 
10:00 am

Parallel Session 1 - Technology & Future

Parallel Session 2 - Sustainable Communities​

10:00 am
 to 
10:30 am

Networking Break​

11:00 am
 to 
11:30 am

Opening Ceremony​

11:30 am
 to 
12:00 pm

Opening Keynote​

12:00 pm
 to 
12:20 pm

Keynote - Role of Infrastructure in the Youth Quality of Life​

12:20 pm
 to 
12:45 pm

Panel Discussion - Leadership that Creates Lasting Impact​ ​

12:45 pm
 to 
1:00 pm

Interview - Future Trends in Project Management​

1:00 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Networking Break / Lunch

2:00 pm
 to 
2:30 pm

Keynote - Lessons from the Frontline of Mega Project Delivery ​

2:30 pm
 to 
3:00 pm

Keynote

3:00 pm
 to 
3:30 pm

Debate - Predict or Adapt: Is Risk Management Still Fit for an Unpredictable World?​

3:30 pm
 to 
4:00 pm

Closing Keynote​

4:00 pm
 to 
4:15 pm

Book Signing Sessions & Networking Break​

4:15 pm
 to 
5:45 pm

Parallel Session 3 - DIPMF Research Track

Parallel Session 4 – Enhancing Quality of Life Through Project Management

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

8:30 am
 to 
10:00 am

Parallel Session 5 - Future Project Management​

Parallel Session 6 - Business Continuity​

10:00 am
 to 
10:30 am

Networking Break​

10:30 am
 to 
11:00 am

Keynote - Beyond Sustainability: Creating Positive Legacy Through Projects ​

11:00 am
 to 
11:30 am

Panel Discussion - Resilience by Design: Preparing Projects for the Unexpected ​ ​

11:30 am
 to 
12:00 pm

Panel Discussion - Future Cities: Delivering the Next Generation of Urban Living

12:00 pm
 to 
1:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 pm
 to 
1:30 pm

Interview/Keynote​

1:30 pm
 to 
2:15 pm

Keynote

2:15 pm
 to 
2:45 pm

Panel Discussion - Mobility, Energy & Digital Convergence​

2:45 pm
 to 
3:00 pm

Networking Break & Book Signing​

3:00 pm
 to 
3:30 pm

Panel Discussion - The 6C Giga Projects Capability Framework ​

3:30 pm
 to 
4:15 pm

Closing Keynote​

Speakers of the 12th Edition

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

Featuring Global and Regional Project Management Influencers

Ben AstonBen AstonCEO and Founder, BWZ and The Digital Project Manager
Dr. Helen BrownDr. Helen BrownManaging Director, Behavioural Insights Team
Alfonso BuceroAlfonso BuceroExecutive PM Consultant & Author
Dr. Chris CarsonDr. Chris CarsonFounder and CEO, EchoTwin AI
Benjamin ChanBenjamin ChanFounder, CLYMB Consulting
Rob CookeRob CookeFounder and Director, Beacon Resilience & Continuity
Dr. Ayman ElhefnawiDr. Ayman ElhefnawiGCC representative, United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (UN-Habitat)
Rose HastreiterRose HastreiterCEO & Principal Advisor, L3C Advisory
Violeta HryhorianVioleta HryhorianAI & Tech Influencer
Dr. Amr KandilDr. Amr KandilInternational Operations Business Development Director, Schneider Electric
Richard MaltzmanRichard MaltzmanMaster Lecturer at Boston University, Co-Founder of EarthPM, LLC
Dr. Tony PrensaDr. Tony PrensaFounder and CEO, TP Global Business Consulting
Frank TassoneFrank TassoneProject Sustainability Advisor

Senior Trainers

Dr. Joel CarboniDr. Joel CarboniPresident & Founder, Green Project Management (GPM)
Eng. Akram ElnagarEng. Akram ElnagarFounder, PMHouse
Elsayed MohsenElsayed MohsenFounder & CEO, PM-Tricks
Ashley ForsythAshley ForsythDirector, Social Impact Programs, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Americo PintoAmerico PintoPMOGA Managing Director, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Christopher RichardsonChristopher RichardsonAI Insights & Engagement Lead, Project Management Institute (PMI)

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