Dubai: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) will feature an elite line-up of over 50 local and international speakers. This event, scheduled from 12 to 15 January at Madinat Jumeirah, will focus on the theme 'Bridging Communities'.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is co-hosting the Forum in collaboration with DP World, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Emaar Properties, and the Project Management Institute (PMI). The forum will explore five key themes: The Sustainable City, Digital Transformation, Future Jobs, Technology and Future, and Customer-Centricity.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of RTA, emphasized the Forum's significance as a platform for showcasing Dubai's growth journey and its pioneering experience in delivering iconic projects. Al Tayer noted that the Forum has enriched discussions on international best practices and opened new horizons for advancing project management systems.
The keynote speaker will be former world No. 1 tennis champion Andre Agassi, renowned for his contributions to education reform through initiatives like the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education. Agassi's participation underscores the Forum's commitment to attracting influential global figures.
Notable participants include Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Mohamed Alabbar, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, and Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, among others. The event will also feature prominent figures such as Bear Grylls and Duncan Walker, alongside experts and trainers in project management.
The Forum will tackle main themes and sub-themes like The Sustainable City, Jobs of the Future, Digital Transformation, Technology and Future, and Customer Centricity in Project Management. These discussions will cover topics such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, the Metaverse, blockchain technology, and more, reflecting the evolving demands of today's world.