Dubai is set to host a convergence of global thought leaders and industry pioneers at the upcoming Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF), with tennis icon Andre Agassi announced as the opening keynote speaker. The event, scheduled for January 12-15, 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah, will explore transformative strategies for building sustainable urban futures.
Beyond his legendary tennis career that yielded eight Grand Slam titles, Agassi has established himself as a formidable force in educational philanthropy. His Andre Agassi Foundation for Education has gained international recognition for creating innovative learning opportunities for underserved youth, making him uniquely positioned to address the intersection of social development and urban innovation.
The forum’s thematic focus, ‘Bridging Communities,’ emphasizes cross-sector collaboration to enhance quality of life through strategic project implementation. This eleventh edition will feature comprehensive examinations of digital transformation, future employment landscapes, technological integration, and sustainable urban development.
Joining Agassi will be an impressive roster of speakers including Emaar Properties founder Mohamed Alabbar, DP World Group Chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, UAE Cybersecurity Council head Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, and British adventurer Bear Grylls. The collaborative event is co-hosted by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority alongside DP World, DEWA, Emaar Properties, and the Project Management Institute.
According to Matar Al Tayer, Director General of RTA, the forum serves as a strategic platform demonstrating Dubai’s remarkable growth trajectory and pioneering approach to iconic project development. ‘It reinforces the emirate’s position as a future-focused global city and a model of innovation, governance and sustainability,’ Al Tayer noted.
The four-day program will delve into five critical thematic areas: sustainable cities, digital transformation, future employment paradigms, technological frontiers, and customer-centric project management. Specific topics will include artificial intelligence applications, smart city infrastructure, digital twin technology, blockchain implementation, organizational resilience, and team empowerment strategies.