The 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) will take place from 12 to 15 January at Madinat Jumeirah, bringing together more than 50 prominent local and international speakers under the theme “Bridging Communities.”
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the forum will welcome ministers, senior government officials, and executives from leading global organisations.
Co-hosted by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in collaboration with DP World, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Emaar Properties, and the Project Management Institute (PMI), the forum has established itself as one of the world’s leading platforms for project management dialogue. Over the past decade, DIPMF has played a key role in knowledge exchange, showcasing global best practices and supporting the development of advanced project management systems across multiple sectors.
Former world No. 1 tennis champion Andre Agassi will deliver the keynote address. Beyond his sporting achievements, Agassi is widely recognised for his contributions to education reform through philanthropic initiatives that focus on improving access to quality education for underserved communities.
The forum’s programme will explore five main themes: The Sustainable City, Digital Transformation, Future Jobs, Technology & Future, and Customer-Centricity. Discussions will address topics such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, the Metaverse, blockchain, organisational resilience, and the evolving project economy.
The speaker line-up includes senior UAE officials and global leaders, such as Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Mohamed Alabbar, Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, and Omran Sharaf, alongside international experts from fields including infrastructure, technology, entertainment, and project management.
With 16 sub-themes across its core focus areas, the forum will examine sustainable urban development, future workforce models, agile and hybrid project management, smart mobility, big data, and customer engagement. The 11th edition reinforces Dubai’s position as a global hub for innovation, governance excellence, and forward-looking project delivery.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
