‘Beyond Boundaries’ is the main theme of DIPMF 2024
The 2024 edition will be held at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai City
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), will host the ninth edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) from January 15-18, 2024, at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai City.
The overall theme of DIPMF 2024 is ‘Beyond Boundaries’, focusing on three primary themes: sustainability, modern methods of project management, and future trends and technology, divided into 14 tracks.
The sustainability theme entails sustainable societies, greener projects and driving sustainable growth.
The modern methods in project management theme cover future trends in PM, the future PMO, benefits and value management, visionary leadership, the project economy and the circular economy.
The future trends and technology theme covers AI, future and intelligent mobility, agile transformation, digital twin and metaverse, and big data.
Global status
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Dubai RTA, said: “Over its past eight editions, DIPMF succeeded in raising Dubai’s global standing as a leader in delivering mega and innovative projects.
“DIPMF has drawn experts and specialists from various countries to present their ideas, visions, and creativity in executing mega projects. They have showcased best practices and devised creative solutions for project management and operations up to top international standards.
“Holding DIPMF stems from RTA’s endeavours to enhance Dubai’s pivotal role in accelerating the development drive in the region based on sound scientific grounds compatible with the highest global standards and practices. The event seeks to position Dubai as a hub for sharing expertise and ideas between key international players,” said Al Tayer.
DIPMF 2022, held under the theme of ‘Fostering Wellbeing’, concentrated on innovation, sustainability, gender balance, women’s empowerment, the relationship between developing communities and fostering wellbeing, project economics and managing major sporting events.
The 2022 edition drew 2,000+ participants and 55 global and regional speakers who moderated 50 sessions and panel discussions.
The forum also issued 32 key recommendations spanning sustainability, well-being, gender equality, agile transformation, mega projects, leadership and management skills, value and benefits management, advanced technology, and data and information management.
Featured image: The DIPMF 2022 edition drew 2,000+ participants. Image: Dubai RTA
