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The 2024 Event

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council, the 9th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) took place from 15-18 January 2024. The event was organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and co-hosted by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), DP World Group, and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Embracing the theme "Beyond Boundaries," the forum featured a number of prominent speakers, experts, and specialists from all over the world. Over two days, participants delved into ideas about top global practices in project management and operations and explored new horizons that redefined the very essence of project management.

Themes:

Sustainability:

  • Driving Sustainable Growth

  • Greener Projects

  • Sustainable Societies

Modern Methods of Project Management:

  • Agile Transformation

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Big Data

  • Digital Twin / Metaverse

  • Future / Smart Mobility

Future Trends and Technology:

  • Benefits & Value Management

  • Circular Economy

  • Future Project Management Office

  • Future Trends in Project Management

  • Project Economy

  • Visionary Leadership

2026-01-12 00:00:00 - 2025-11-24 23:56:35 : 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: Systems Thinking to Succeed in Complex Projects

Masterclass 2: The Agile Project Manager

Masterclass 3: Effective Negotiation Skills for Business Success

Masterclass 4: Recovering Troubled Projects

Masterclass 5: Project Portfolio Management

Masterclass 6: Value Delivery System in Projects

10:30 am
 to 
10:45 am

Networking Break

10:45 am
 to 
12:30 pm

Masterclass 1: Systems Thinking to Succeed in Complex Projects

Masterclass 2: The Agile Project Manager

Masterclass 3: Effective Negotiation Skills for Business Success

Masterclass 4: Recovering Troubled Projects

Masterclass 5: Project Portfolio Management

Masterclass 6: Value Delivery System in Projects

12:30 pm
 to 
12:45 pm

Networking Break

12:45 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Masterclass 1: Systems Thinking to Succeed in Complex Projects

Masterclass 2: The Agile Project Manager

Masterclass 3: Effective Negotiation Skills for Business Success

Masterclass 4: Recovering Troubled Projects

Masterclass 5: Project Portfolio Management

Masterclass 6: Value Delivery System in Projects

2:00 pm
 to 
2:45 pm

Networking Lunch/End of Masterclass

2:45 pm

Technical Site 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: Systems Thinking to Succeed in Complex Projects

Masterclass 2: The Agile Project Manager

Masterclass 3: Effective Negotiation Skills for Business Success

Masterclass 4: Recovering Troubled Projects

Masterclass 5: Project Portfolio Management

Masterclass 6: Value Delivery System in Projects

10:30 am
 to 
10:45 am

Networking Break

10:45 am
 to 
12:30 pm

Masterclass 1: Systems Thinking to Succeed in Complex Projects

Masterclass 2: The Agile Project Manager

Masterclass 3: Effective Negotiation Skills for Business Success

Masterclass 4: Recovering Troubled Projects

Masterclass 5: Project Portfolio Management

Masterclass 6: Value Delivery System in Projects

12:30 pm
 to 
12:45 pm

Networking break

12:45 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Masterclass 1: Systems Thinking to Succeed in Complex Projects

Masterclass 2: The Agile Project Manager

Masterclass 3: Effective Negotiation Skills for Business Success

Masterclass 4: Recovering Troubled Projects

Masterclass 5: Project Portfolio Management

Masterclass 6: Value Delivery System in Projects

2:00 pm
 to 
2:45 pm

Networking Lunch/End of Masterclass

2:45 pm

Technical Site Visits

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

9:00 am
 to 
10:30 am

Day 1 - Parallel Session 1: Future Trends in Project Management

Day 1 - Parallel Session 2: From Project Management Office to Value Management Office

Day 1 - Parallel Session 3: Sustainability & Green Project Management

10:30 am
 to 
11:00 am

Interactive Q&A Session

11:00 am
 to 
11:30 am

Opening Ceremony and Keynote

11:30 am
 to 
12:00 pm

Networking Break

12:00 pm
 to 
12:30 pm

Keynote: Leading Projects Enhancing Sustainability

Moderated by:

12:30 pm
 to 
1:15 pm

Keynote: The Role of Iconic Architecture in Shaping Cities of the Future

1:15 pm
 to 
2:15 pm

Lunch

2:15 pm
 to 
2:45 pm

Keynote: Convergence of Power: Harnessing the Synergy of AI, Cloud Computing & Data Analytics

2:45 pm
 to 
3:00 pm

Interview: Future Trends in Project Management

Moderated by:

3:00 pm
 to 
3:30 pm

Networking Break

3:30 pm
 to 
3:50 pm

Keynote: Is anything real? The future of deepfakes

3:50 pm
 to 
4:20 pm

Panel: Unleashing the Power of Project Management Office Transformation

Moderated by:

4:20 pm
 to 
5:00 pm

Closing Keynote

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

8:30 am
 to 
10:00 am

Day 2 - Parallel Session 4: Agile Transformation

Day 2 - Parallel Session 5: Architecture

Day 2 - Parallel Session 6: Digital Twin & Metaverse

10:00 am
 to 
10:15 am

Networking Break

10:15 am
 to 
10:35 am

Interview: Future Trends and Technology

Moderated by:

10:35 am
 to 
11:00 am

Keynote: Leading Mega Projects and Strategic Transformations

11:00 am
 to 
11:45 am

Panel Discussion: Roadmap for Economic & Environmental Prosperity

Moderated by:

11:45 am
 to 
12:15 pm

Panel Discussion: Leading the Future: Visionary Leadership for Success

Moderated by:

12:15 pm
 to 
1:30 pm

Lunch

1:30 pm
 to 
2:00 pm

Fireside Chat: Cinematic Symphony: Project Management in Film Production

Moderated by:

2:00 pm
 to 
2:40 pm

Panel Discussion: Project & Circular Economy

Moderated by:

2:40 pm
 to 
3:00 pm

Interview: Breakthrough Innovations and Technologies in Sports and Sports Medicine

Moderated by:

3:00 pm
 to 
3:30 pm

Networking Break

3:30 pm
 to 
3:50 pm

Fireside Chat: Bridging Space and Earth: A Collaboration Journey Between Astronauts and Project Managers

3:50 pm
 to 
4:15 pm

Keynote: Bringing people to the Moon - Leadership lessons from building Orion’s European Service Module

4:15 pm
 to 
5:00 pm

Anticipatory Project Management: Using Hard Trends and AI To Go Beyond Boundaries

Featuring Inspirational Project Management Leaders

David Coulthard MBEDavid Coulthard MBEFormer Formula 1 Grand Prix Driver
H.E. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al QasimiH.E. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al QasimiFormer Minister in the Government of United Arab Emirates
Ben RoyceBen RoyceAI Services Manager, Google Cloud
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
Bas TheelenBas TheelenVice President, Centre of Competence Project Management, Former PM Orion European Service Module
H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al TayerH.E. Saeed Mohammed Al TayerManaging director & CEO, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)
Jennifer TharpJennifer TharpDirector, Board of Directors, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Daniel BurrusDaniel BurrusGlobal Futurist, Strategic Advisor, Best-Selling Author
H.E. Mohamed Ali AlabbarH.E. Mohamed Ali AlabbarFounder of Emaar and Noon, Chairman of Eagle Hills
Greg WooldridgeGreg WooldridgeFormer Commanding Officer, The Blue Angels
Rasmus AnkersenRasmus AnkersenAuthor & Acclaimed Leadership and Performance Expert
H.E. Khalaf Ahmad Al HabtoorH.E. Khalaf Ahmad Al HabtoorFounder and Chairman — Al Habtoor Group
Rt Hon Amber RuddRt Hon Amber RuddFormer Home Secretary, Secretary of State for Work and Pension, and Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, UK
Major Tim Peake CMGMajor Tim Peake CMGBritish Astronaut
Professor Mike Berners-LeeProfessor Mike Berners-LeeClimate Researcher & Author, There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years
Nina SchickNina SchickAuthor, Entrepreneur and World Leading Authority on AI
Jessica FoxJessica FoxScreen & Broadcast Specialist, XpoNorth Digital
Americo PintoAmerico PintoPMO Global Alliance Managing Director, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Dr. George JohnDr. George JohnFounder & Chairman, Transform Specialist Medical Centre
Jack DuggalJack DuggalFounder and Manager Principle, Projectize Group
Juan Carlos SahdalaJuan Carlos SahdalaChief Planning & Project Officer, DP World
Eng. Mohammed RashedEng. Mohammed RashedChief Projects Officer, Nakheel
Dr. Steve BennettDr. Steve BennettDirector of IPO Readiness Program Management Office (PMO), SAS
Ladeja Godina KoširLadeja Godina KoširFounder and Executive Director at Circular Change, Co-Chair of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP)
Hemant ChaudharyHemant ChaudharyFounder and Managing Director, Circular Economy Alliance Australia

Featuring Global and Regional Project Management Influencers

Cindy AndersonCindy AndersonChief Marketing Officer/Global Lead for Engagement & Eminence, IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV)
Grant AveryGrant AveryFounder and Director, “Outcome Insights”
Dr. Ana BarcusDr. Ana BarcusSenior Manager, Business Agility, Cloud First Design, Accenture
Benjamin Breen​Benjamin Breen​Global Director of Construction, Interim Managing Director, MENA, PMI
Dr. Joel CarboniDr. Joel CarboniPresident, GPM Global
Salim El FerkhSalim El FerkhSenior Industry Sales Manager, Autodesk
Sarah ElkSarah ElkGlobal Leader of People & Organization Practice, Bain & Company
Paula HuertaPaula HuertaSustainable Architect Consultant, Bambook Studio
Dr. Christoph HirnleDr. Christoph HirnleManaging Director, Meisterplan
Zaharuddin Bin JaafarZaharuddin Bin JaafarTechnical Professional Custodian Project Management & PETRONAS Project Management Skill Group Advisor
Rhiannon JacobsenRhiannon JacobsenManaging Director, U.S. Market Transformation & Development, U.S. Green Building Council
Chris JamesChris JamesChief Executive Officer, Scaled Agile, Inc.
Brian Kleiver, AIABrian Kleiver, AIASenior Associate Principal, Middle East Director of Architecture, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Nicola LeeNicola LeeSustainable Programmes Lead, Deloitte
Susanne MadsenSusanne MadsenLeadership Development for Project Managers
Afzal Shabaz MohammedAfzal Shabaz MohammedVice President, IoT Technology and Innovation, Siemens
Shane MitchellShane MitchellDirector, Advisory EMEA, Parsons Corporation
Mike PalladinoMike PalladinoDirector, Enterprise Agility, Bristol Myers Squibb
Dr. Bart SayleDr. Bart SayleFounder and Chairman, Breakthrough Global
Dr. Mona Zoughaib, PhD, PMPDr. Mona Zoughaib, PhD, PMPCo-founder and Managing Partner, We Grow Minds

Senior Trainers

Mark EngelhardtMark EngelhardtSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)
Rubin JenRubin JenSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)
Max LangoscoMax LangoscoSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)
Frank RyleFrank RyleSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)
Roy SchillingRoy SchillingSenior Trainer and Consultant, International Institute for Learning (IIL)
Cyndi Snyder-DionisioCyndi Snyder-DionisioPractice Lead for Portfolios, Programs and Projects, International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Moderators

Rania AliRania AliInternational TV Presenter & Event MC
Sarah CockerSarah CockerManaging Director, Amplify Project Management Services
Richard DeanRichard DeanPresenter, Business Breakfast Dubai Eye
Ramia FarrageRamia FarrageSenior Producer & Presenter, Forbes
Colin ForemanColin ForemanEditor, MEED
Shereen MitwalliShereen MitwalliPresenter, Motivational Speaker and Event MC
Raya RammalRaya RammalAnchor, Dubai TV
Brandy ScottBrandy ScottHost - The Business Breakfast, Dubai Eye
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Library

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Dubai Infinity Bridge

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