About Dubai International Project Management Forum 2019
The Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. The event is organized by Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in cooperation with Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), Emaar Properties, Project Management Institute (PMI) and DP World.
With global economies growing at a massive scale, numerous projects are being launched, managed and operated every year. Project management is instrumental in managing and streamlining the business processes in public and private entities. Bringing you the premier regional and global platform that attracts over 1,500 international attendees, the DIPMF sheds light on Dubai’s role in leading the development drive across the region by successfully adopting top-notch international standards in a series of mega projects that have commanded global attention.
A strong project management foundation is critical to leverage game changing technologies and solutions in the way businesses, the economy and governments are run. The forum will demonstrate how smart, sustainable and innovative project management practices are executed to ensure successful outcomes.
Speakers
Featured Speakers:
H.E. Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh - United Arab Emirates,Minister of State
H.E Mohamed Al-Murr - Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation.
H.E. Omar Al Olama - Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence
H.E. Sultan Bin Sulayem - DP World,Group Chairman and CEO
H.E. Mohamed Alabbar - EMAAR,Chairman
H.E. Saeed Al Tayer - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Managing Director & CEO
H.E. Mattar Al Tayer - Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors
Pierre Verzat - SYSTRA, CEO
Dr. Ahmed Al Shoaibi - Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Services
Lisa Bodell - futurethink, Founder and CEO
Ahmed Bin Sulayem - Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), Executive Chairman
Khalfan Juma Belhoul - Dubai Future Foundation (DFF),CEO
Yancey Strickler - Kickstarter, Writer, Speaker and Cofounder
Anthony Butler - IBM Middle East & Africa, Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Tanmay Bakshi - TED & Keynote Speaker, Author, Neural Network Architect, Algorithm-ist, IBM Champion & Honorary Cloud Advisor
Dr. Ivan Vera - United Nations, Former UN-Energy Secretary
Eng. Ahmed AlBalawi - NPMO, Director General
Speakers:
Nada A. Abandah - Dubai Health Authority, Transformation Consultant, PMO, OPM3, PgMP
Adnan Al Abbar - DP World, SVP Group Planning & Project Management
Dr. Sulaiman Al-Hattlan - Hattlan Media, CEO
Dr. Farida AlKhaja - Dubai Health Authority, CEO, Clinical Support Services
Dr. Mohammad Alredha - Dubai Health Authority, PMO Director
Abdullatif Alsayegh - Alsayegh Media, CEO & Founder
Dr. Hans-Henrich Altfeld - The ITER Project – World’s Largest Magnetic Fusion Energy Device, Director Project Control Office
Dr Bob Barnes - International Institute for Learning, IIL,Senior Consultant and Trainer
Murat Bicak - Project Management Institute (PMI), Senior VP - Strategy
Keith Bollig - Global Balance Inc, Founder and business and IT agility coach
George Bridges - International Institute for Learning (IIL), Senior Consultant and Trainer
John Donohoe - Star Alliance, Director PMO and Change Management
Jack Duggal - Projectize Group, CEO & Managing Principal
Shadi Ezzedine - Etisalat, Director of Project Management (PMO)
Ben Ganney - Transport for London (TfL), Professional Lead - Value & Continuous Improvement
Mike Griffiths - Leading Answers & RMCLS, Agile Author
Mohammad Rashed Bin Hashim - Dubai Customs, Head of Demand Management in Project Delivery Dept
David Hatton - Agfa HealthCare, IT Business Development Manager Africa
John Heintz - Aptage, CEO
H.E. Jamal Bin Huwairab - Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF), CEO
Peter Jedelhauser - Swiss Federal Railways, Director - “Léman 2030” Programme
Rubin Jen - International Institute for Learning, IIL, Senior Consultant & Trainer
Stephen Jenner - Queensland University of Technology Business School, Author and Visiting Lecturer
Abdalla Kanaan - Dubai Future Accelerators, Program Manager
Donna Lunn - Mediclinic Middle East, CIO
Susanne Madsen - Project leadership coach, trainer, consultant and author, Co-founder of The Project Leadership Institute
Steve Mayner - Scaled Agile, Inc., SAFe® Fellow and Principal Consultant
Russel McDowell - International Institute for Learning (IIL), Senior Consultant and Trainer
Tim O’Hanlon - Principal at GE Healthcare Partners (EMEA)
Idris Al Rifai - Fetchr, Founder and CEO
Allan Rocha - PMOTTO.ai, Founder and CEO
Hussein Sayed - FXTM, CNBC Arabic Anchor & Chief Market Strategist
Amjad Al Shabatat - ARCADIS, Project Director
Frances Talbert - FedEx Corporation, Global Strategic Portfolio Manager
Vijay Tirathrai - Techstars Dubai, Managing Director
Wolfgang Wendl - International Institute for Learning (IIL), Senior Consultant and Trainer
Dr. Al Zeitoun - Global Strategy Execution & Programs Delivery Expert
*For additional information regarding the speakers please visit the Speakers page on the official website of the event.
Agenda
December 7, Saturday:
9:00am
Masterclass 1: Benefits Management
Masterclass 2: Design Thinking
Masterclass 3: Risk Management
Masterclass 4: Agile PMO
Masterclass 5: Portfolio Management
Masterclass 6: Business Analyst
10:30am - Networking Break
11:15am
Masterclass 1:Benefits Management
Masterclass 2: Design Thinking
Masterclass 3: Risk Management
Masterclass 4: Agile PMO
Masterclass 5: Portfolio Management
Masterclass 6: Business Analyst
12:45pm - Networking Break
1:00pm
Masterclass 1:Benefits Management
Masterclass 2: Design Thinking
Masterclass 3: Risk Management
Masterclass 4: Agile PMO
Masterclass 5: Portfolio Management
Masterclass 6: Business Analyst
2:00pm - Networking Lunch
December 8, Sunday:
9:30am
Masterclass 1:Benefits Management
Masterclass 2: Design Thinking
Masterclass 3: Risk Management
Masterclass 4: Agile PMO
Masterclass 5: Portfolio Management
Masterclass 6: Business Analyst
Masterclass DHA: TBC
11:15am - Networking Break
12:00pm
Masterclass 1:Benefits Management
Masterclass 2: Design Thinking
Masterclass 3: Risk Management
Masterclass 4: Agile PMO
Masterclass 5: Portfolio Management
Masterclass 6: Business Analyst
Masterclass DHA: TBC
2:00pm - Networking Lunch
3:00pm
Technical Visit - Future Museum
Technical Visit - Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
Technical Visit - Route 2020 & Expo Site
December 9, Monday:
9:00am
HBMAIPM Roundtable (Showcase)
Parallel 1: Design THinking and Agile PM
Parallel 2: Artificial Intelligence
Parallel 3: Hybrid PM
Parallel 4: DHA Track
11:00am - Question & Answer Sessions with Parallel Session Speakers
11:15am - Networking Break
11:45am - Opening Montage & Speech
12:00pm - On-Stage Interview: Visionary Leadership
12:45pm - Networking Lunch
1:45pm - Keynote: Dubai, A Land for Talent
2:30pm - Panel: Future Trends in Project Management
3:15pm - Networking Break
3:45pm - Panel: Remote & Collaborative Project Management
4:30pm - Keynote: HR in Project Management
5:15pm - End of Forum Day 1
December 10, Tuesday:
9:00am
Youth Circle (TBC)
Parallel 5: Benefits Management
Parallel 6: Assets Project Mangement
Parallel 7: HBMAIPM Showcase
Parallel 8: Mega Projects
11:00am - Question & Answer Sessions with Parallel Session Speakers
11:15am - Networking Break
11:45am - HBMAIPM Awards and Sponsor Appreciation
12:30pm - Networking Lunch
1:30pm - Keynote: Economic Diversity
2:15pm - Panel: Future/SMART Mobility
3:00pm - Networking Break
3:30pm - Panel: The Milenial Project Manager
4:15pm - Keynote: Design Thinking
5:00pm - End of Forum
About the Organizers
Roads & Transport Authority (RTA)
RTA is responsible for planning and providing the requirements of transport, roads & traffic in the Emirate of Dubai, and between Dubai and other Emirates of the UAE, neighboring countries in order to provide an effective & an integrated transport system capable of achieving Dubai’s vision & serving the vital interests of the Emirate.
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)
In Dubai, DEWA provides over 725,000 customers with electricity and water. This expansion is ongoing to manage growing demand for electricity and water, and DEWA continues to maintain its corporate structure and functioning in the most professional and advanced ways, to ensure its continued success both now and in the future. For the next 5 years DEWA will focus on Smart Grids, Research and Development, Renewables and Efficiency.
DP World
DP World is a leading enabler of global trade and an integral part of the supply chain. We operate multiple yet related businesses – from marine and inland terminals, maritime services, logistics and ancillary services to technology-driven trade solutions.
EMAAR
THE PIONEER OF MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES IN DUBAI Emaar Properties is one of the world’s most valuable and admired real estate development companies. With proven competencies in property, shopping malls & retail and hospitality & leisure, Emaar shapes new lifestyles with a focus on design excellence, build quality and timely delivery.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Institute is the world’s leading not-for-profit professional membership association for the project, program and portfolio management profession. Founded in 1969, PMI delivers value for more than 2.9 million professionals working in nearly every country in the world through global advocacy, collaboration, education and research.
*For additional information regarding the summit, speakers, agenda, venue and registering your interest please visit the official website of the event.