Agenda

Masterclass Registration

Masterclass 1: Project Portfolio Management

• Frank RyleSenior Trainer & Consultant, IIL

Masterclass 2: AI and Big Data in Project Management

• Dr. Elissa FarrowSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Masterclass 3: Leading People Through Change

• Mark EngelhardtSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Masterclass 4: PMO for Agile Projects

• Rubin JenSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Masterclass 5: Agile Business Transformation

• Roy SchillingSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Masterclass 6: Value Delivery System in Projects

• Cyndi Snyder-DionisioPractice Lead for Portfolios, Programs and Projects, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Networking Break

Masterclass 1: Project Portfolio Management

• Frank RyleSenior Trainer & Consultant, IIL

Masterclass 2: AI and Big Data in Project Management

• Dr. Elissa FarrowSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Masterclass 3: Leading People Through Change

• Mark EngelhardtSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Masterclass 4: PMO for Agile Projects

• Rubin JenSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Masterclass 5: Agile Business Transformation

• Roy SchillingSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Masterclass 6: Value Delivery System in Projects

• Cyndi Snyder-DionisioPractice Lead for Portfolios, Programs and Projects, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Networking Break

Masterclass 1: Project Portfolio Management

• Frank RyleSenior Trainer & Consultant, IIL

Masterclass 2: AI and Big Data in Project Management

• Dr. Elissa FarrowSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Masterclass 3: Leading People Through Change

• Mark EngelhardtSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Masterclass 4: PMO for Agile Projects

• Rubin JenSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Masterclass 5: Agile Business Transformation

• Roy SchillingSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Masterclass 6: Value Delivery System in Projects

• Cyndi Snyder-DionisioPractice Lead for Portfolios, Programs and Projects, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Networking Lunch/End of masterclass

Technical Visits

• Enterprise Command & Control Centre (EC3)
• Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
• Geographic Information Systems Center Department at Dubai Municipality (GISCD)

Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address

Panel Discussion: Wellbeing & Community Development

• H.E. Hessa Bint Essa BuhumaidMinister of Community Development
• H.E. Ahmad Abdulkarim JulfarDirector General of Community Development Authority - Dubai (CDA)
• H.E. Salama Al AmaimiDirector General, Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an

Moderated by:

• Mais Al HarbiJournalist

Interview: DP World

• H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin SulayemGroup Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, DP World

Moderated by:

• Laura BuckwellFormer News Anchor, TV Presenter, Producer & Event MC

Interview: Future Trends in PM

• Jennifer TharpChair of the Board of Directors, Project Management Institute (PMI), PMP, CDIR

Moderated by:

• Cyba AudiMorning Business News Anchor

Interview: Future Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies in the UAE

• H.E. Omar Bin Sultan Al OlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & Remote Work Applications

Moderated by:

• Rania AliInternational TV & Events Presenter

Networking Lunch

Panel Discussion: Industry and Innovation

• H.E. Khalfan BelhoulChief Executive Officer, Dubai Future Foundation
• H.E. Omran SharafAssistant Minister for Advanced Sciences and Technology Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
• Professor Carlo RattiProfessor of Urban Technologies, MIT and Planning Director, MIT Senseable City Lab

Moderated by:

• Richard DeanPresenter, Business Breakfast

Interview: Gender Balance Session

• H.E. Mona Ghanem Al MarriVice President, UAE Gender Balance Council

Moderated by:

• Raya RammalTV Anchor, Dubai Media Incorporated

Networking Break

Panel Discussion: Portfolio & Programme Management

• Ricardo Vargas, PhDGlobal Leader in Project Management and Business Agility(followed by a book signing session)
• Frank RyleSenior Trainer & Consultant, IIL
• Juan Carlos SahdalaChief Planning & Project Officer, DP World

Moderated by:

• Ramia FarrageSenior Presenter & Producer, Forbes Middle East

Keynote: The Future is Faster Than you Think

• Peter DiamandisChairman and CEO of The ‘X PRIZE’ Foundation(followed by a book signing session)

Networking Break

Parallel Session 1: Disciplined Agile (East Room)

• Scott AmblerCo-creator, Disciplined Agile Delivery & Consulting Methodologist, Ambysoft
• Matt KirilovAgile Coach, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
• Joshua BarnesFounder, Process Mentors

Parallel Session 2: BIM (West Room)

• Andy ButterfieldManaging Director, Global Built Environment, BSI
• Naji AtallahRegional Head, AEC & Manufacturing, MEA, Autodesk
• Afnan AbdulhamidAsset Information Manager, Assets Management Department, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA)

Parallel Session 3: Power Skills (North Room)

• Ricardo Vargas, PhDGlobal Leader in Project Management and Business Agility(followed by a book signing session)
• Mark EngelhardtSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)
• Hayssam Al AmineExecutive Coach, International Corporate Trainer, Author & CEO of RPM

Parallel Session 4: Agile Transformation (East Room)

• Pawel BrodzinskiOrganizational Designer & CEO, Lunar Logic
• Johanna RothmanManaging Product Development, Author, Programme Chair, Agile Alliance
• Shaikha Al JarminCEO, Institutional Transformation Office

Parallel Session 5: Value Management (West Room)

• Lotfy SalehDirector DT-PMO Processes, Governance & Tools, The Sherwin-Williams Company
• Luis GoncalvesManaging Director, evolution4all
• David ChurcherDirector & Principal Consultant, Hitherwood Consulting

Parallel Session 6: Digital Project Management (North Room)

• Galen LowCo-Founder, The Digital Project Manager
• Carlos PampliegaPMO Manager, Director of Project Management Program, CEU Business School
• Rameez KhanHead of Operations Middle East for Planisware
• Stefan HaberbergAgile and Product Development Team Coach
• Tiago HipolitoLead, Project Light RVT, ADNOC

Networking Break

Panel Discussion: Sustainability in Project Management

• H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al TayerManaging director & CEO, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)
• H.E. Eng. Sharif Al OlamaUndersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs
• Marga HoekBusiness and Sustainability, Author of ‘The Trillion Dollar Shift’

Moderated by:

• Shereen MitwaliPresenter, Motivational Speaker and Event MC

Interview: Project Management for Sporting Mega Events

• H.E. Nasser Al-KhaterChief Executive Officer, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Moderated by:

• Mustafa AghaSports Journalist

Panel Discussion: Advanced Technology and Wellbeing

• Mo GawdatSerial entrepreneur and author of “Solve for Happy”(followed by Mo’s book signing session)
• Dr. John O’SheaChief Technologist, Dell Technologies

Moderated by:

• Sarah CockerManaging Director, Amplify project management services

Networking Lunch

Panel Discussion: The Project Economy

• Eng. Mohamed RashedChief Projects Officer, Nakheel
• Antonio Nieto-RodriguezGlobal champion of project management and strategy implementation, author(followed by Antonio’s book signing session)

Moderated by:

• Shereen MitwalliInternational Moderator and Educator

Panel Discussion: Giga-projects PM

• Eng. Ramy Ismail JelliDeputy Minister for Projects and Public Health, Ministry of Municipal Rural Affairs and Housing, KSA
• Ian WilliamsonGroup Chief Projects Delivery Officer, The Red Sea Development Company
• Howard SmithCOO, London Rail, Elizabeth Line
• Dr. Joseph M. GebaraCEO, C.A.T. Group

Moderated by:

• Colin ForemanEditor, MEED

Keynote: Into the Metaverse

• Professor Jeremy BailensonFounding Director of Virtual Human Interaction Lab, Stanford University(followed by a book signing session)