The 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) will take place from 12 to 15 January at Madinat Jumeirah, featuring a prestigious lineup of local and international speakers.
The forum will include ministers, heads of authorities, and senior executives from top global companies, as per the reports.
Tennis legend and former world No. 1 Andre Agassi will deliver the keynote address, with this year’s DIPMF theme, ‘Bridging Communities,’ focusing on the power of collaboration in project management.
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).
HE Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer Director-General, Chairman of Board of Executive Directors Dubai RTA
“Over its past ten editions, DIPMF has firmly established itself as one of the world’s leading conferences, bringing together decision-makers, experts and innovators. The Forum has enriched discussions on international best practices, supported knowledge transfer and opened new horizons for advancing project management systems across vital sectors. The Forum is a strategic platform for showcasing Dubai’s remarkable growth journey, highlighting its pioneering experience in developing and delivering iconic projects that enhance quality of life, and reinforcing the Emirate’s position as a future-focused global city and a model of innovation, governance and sustainability.”
DIPMF 2025 Themes
The 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum will explore five key themes and sixteen sub-themes. These include The Sustainable City, focusing on sustainable growth and future communities; Jobs of the Future, which covers efficiency, remote project management, the circular economy, and the importance of specialized education; Digital Transformation, addressing leadership, strategy, agile management, digital twins, the Metaverse, and blockchain; Technology & Future, with discussions on artificial intelligence, smart mobility, and big data; and Customer Centricity in Project Management, covering customer engagement, empowered project teams, and agile and hybrid project management approaches.
