Project Management Postgraduate Research Symposium

Project Management Postgraduate Research Symposium

Theme

Project Transformation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Technology Sustainability and Industry 5.0 Leadership

Date and Time

Saturday 24 January 2026
10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Venue

Auditorium
The British University in Dubai
First Floor Block 11
Dubai International Academic City
Dubai UAE

About the Symposium

This symposium brings together leading academics, industry experts, and postgraduate researchers for a full day of knowledge exchange, discussion, and networking.

The event is organised in collaboration with PMI UAE Chapter, IPMA, and Dubai Blockchain Centre and focuses on the transformation of project management in the age of artificial intelligence, sustainability and Industry 5.0 leadership.

Symposium Programme

Registration

Attendance is free.

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Keynote and Invited Speakers

Prof Richard Kirkham

University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Topic: SALIENT international travel grants to support BUiD UK postgraduate research collaboration

Waseem Haider

PMI UAE Chapter, United Arab Emirates
Topic: Transforming Projects: Sustainability and Industry 5.0

Dr Eleni Papadonikolaki

TU Delft, The Netherlands
Topic: Twin transition paradox: navigating the simultaneous digital and green transitions

Prof Alex Opoku

University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Topic: Beyond Profit: Aligning business strategies with the SDGs in the UAE AEC sector

Dr Ilias Krystallis

University College London, United Kingdom
Topic: The rise of AI capabilities in Professional Service Firms with evidence from engineering consultancies