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August

Women in Agile 2019

Don’t be fooled by the name: All genders are welcome here. This half-day conference precedes Agile2019 and is all about encouraging, supporting, and expanding women’s presence in the Agile community. It’s a great opportunity to contribute to the conversation and be a part of a solution.

• When: August 4, 2019
• Where: Washington, DC
• Cost: $50

Agile2019

Hosted by the Agile Alliance—which was founded by the original Agile Manifesto authors—this conference is the real Agile deal. With 20+ tracks and over 250 sessions to choose from, you’ll find tons to learn at Agile2019. If you’re looking to connect with peers and get plugged into the Agile community, make plans to attend the various special events they’ve got scheduled.

• When: August 5–9, 2019
• Where: Washington, DC
• Cost: $2,099 (member) / $2,499 (non-member)

11. PGCS Project and Program Management Symposium

Date: Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2023

Venue: Canberra, Australia, and Virtual

Website: https://www.pgcsymposium.org.au/

The PGCS conference is taking place for the 10th time and has found much success in the previous years. This year’s theme will be “Success is Never an Accident.” The organizers have advertised this conference as an occasion that will bring program and project management foundations together—they aim to help professionals work towards the successful execution of projects.

The event will cover the following topics:

• Putting together successful teams for projects
• Risk management
• Structuring organizations to execute projects successfully

Delegates who will attend the event physically will have unlimited access to the live content and in-demand virtual content after the symposium. Virtual attendees also stand to gain immensely.

ACMP’s Annual Conference

Date: June 28 to July 1, 2022

Venue: Virtual

Website:  https://www.acmpglobal.org/page/GC2022

The Association of Change Management Professional conference is around the corner. Due to safety concerns, the event will be virtual. The focus theme will be “Embracing th

e Changing World: Diversity, Technology, and Adaptability.” ACMP is determined to spearhead change in the practice of project management.

Attendees will learn about evolving project management aspects and how to embrace the change. And since ACMP is an authoritative champion for professionalism in project management, the participants will undoubtedly have an invaluable learning experience. They will also get an opportunity to mingle with like-minded professionals and enrich their contact lists.

Deliver Conference

If you want to start 2017 on a high, then this conference should be on your must-attend list. The tagline of this conference “A conference for people who strive to lead, inspire and deliver value with their teams” sums it up brilliantly. The focus of the  Deliver Conference will be on developing exceptional products. Moreover, the emphasizing on the fact that job roles do not matter that much. Hosted by Brett Harned, leaders, thinkers and project managers will share their experiences at the conference. Start packing your bags because this conference will be held in Manchester UK on 25 and 26 January 2017.

Global Scrum Gathering

Date: June 5 to June 8, 2022

Venue: Denver, Colorado, USA, and Virtual

Website:  https://www.scrumalliance.org/

The pandemic has prevented the Scrum Alliance from organizing a physical project management con since 2020. But now that health professionals have contained the situation, the organizers are hosting the Scrum Gathering in Colorado this year. However, they have considered people who may not want to travel to Colorado by providing means for them to attend virtually.

Many speakers from the agile environment will be sharing their knowledge and experience at this event. The topics of the event will go beyond project management software. They will touch on other broad aspects of running a successful business.

Agile & Beyond

Date: May 24 to May 25, 2022

Venue: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Website: https://agileandbeyond.com/2022/

Agile continues to champion excellent practices in the project management field. Agile and Beyond is another one of its many project management cons that will be seeking to sharpen practitioners’ skills. It will allow professionals to listen to maestros in project management and interact with like-minded talents.

The sessions in the events will revolve around agility, lean business practices, and software engineering. A typical day will revolve around insightful speeches from keynote speakers. Later, attendees will get the opportunity to interact and connect before calling it a day.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Project Management Conferences

How Do You Get Project Management Training?

Many institutions around the world provide project management learning programs. These include colleges, universities, and professional associations. For certifications and continuous learning in the practice of project management, you may need to be a member of a professional organization.

What Does Project Management Consist Of?

Project management is a professional discipline that consists of initiating, planning, executing, and monitoring a project. It employs various techniques and methodologies such as lean, agile, and waterfall to achieve a project’s objectives.

Is Project Manager Part of PMO?

Functionally, both project management and PMO are interlinked. However, PMOs and project managers are different. A project manager oversees a particular project from its beginning to its completion. On the other hand, a PMO consists of a team of specialists that work on an organizational level. A project manager is not part of a PMO. Nonetheless, project managers can join the PMO if they are experts in various areas.

Is Project Management a Good Career?

Project management can be a great career. Nonetheless, your passion for project delivery would help you rise into top management. A genuine interest in people is one of the most vital traits a project manager will have.Project management is also a lucrative career. The in the US is $116,000.

Final Thoughts on Project Management Conferences

Project management conferences are instrumental in the professional development of practitioners. Participating in these events will expose you to the industry’s leading think tanks. You will get the opportunity to acquire tremendous professional knowledge in a few days.

33rd IPMA World Congress

Date: Nov. 19 to Nov. 25, 2022

Venue: Tokyo, Japan

Website: https://worldcongress.ipma.world/

This year’s IPMA world congress will tackle the role of project management in building a sustainable future. The ultimate objective is to explore the prospects of the digital age and its challenges. Participants will then try to develop solutions to the problems resulting from the ever-changing digital landscape in project management.

The program committee consists of speakers from America, Asia, Europe, and Australia. Most of them are heads of large corporations, practitioners from various fields and disciplines, and leading scientists.

Future PMO

Date: October 26, 2023

Venue: London, England

Website: https://www.futurepmo.com/

The Future PMO will be a one-day conference for all project management and PMO professionals. Its organizers welcome attendees from all over the world. The speakers for this event will include PMO and project portfolio management experts. In addition, the event will be a social event encouraging networking.

The organizers of this project management event have set “Retro Gaming” as this year’s theme. And the conference will feature Laura Barnard, a top consultant and trainer on PMO strategies, as the keynote speaker. Federico Vargas, the CEO of G360, will be the other notable contributor to the conference.

Kanban Global Summit

Date: June 28 to June 30, 2023

Venue: San Diego, CA, USA

Website: https://resources.kanban.university/events/

The Kanban Global Summit is a resourceful conference featuring leading experts. The keynote speakers will share groundbreaking information on the Kanban methods during this event. Those in attendance will learn how to leverage various proven Kanban techniques to benefit their organizations.

Professionals will also participate in social receptions, coaching clinics, workshops, and insightful learning labs. The learning labs will encourage participants to focus on specific topics and ask questions. If professional and personal development is one of your goals in 2022, the Kanban Global Summit will be a great project management conference to attend.

Change Management Conference

Another trend that has gained momentum in recent years is change management. Project managers can sharpen the saw to deal with the future project challenges and lead their organizations with effective change management. Moreover, it will be a great opportunity for project managers to learn the principles of change management from the best experts in town.

This change management conference, which will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana from 21 to 24 May 2017. It could not only prove to be a stepping-stone to your change management success in the future but also let you implement changes  The focal point of the conference would be the latest trends, tools and best practices of change management.

October

PMI Global Conference 2019

Looking to maintain your PMP certification? You can earn up to 18 PDUs at the PMI Global Conference. Best-selling author and TED Talk speaker Adam Grant headlines this year’s event. Come early or stay late to take advantage of additional pre- and post-conference learning opportunities at SeminarsWorld.

• When: October 5–7, 2019
• Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Cost: $1,650 (member) / $1,750 (non-member)

Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) 2019 National Conference

Australia’s biggest project management event is all about (r)evolution in 2019. Leading futurist Steve Sammartino will kick off the event. Come see what the future of project management has in store and how you can be an influential change agent in your organization.

• When: October 20–22, 2019
• Where: Melbourne, Australia
• Cost: $1,950 (member) / $2,399 (non-member)

2019 Digital PM Summit Orlando

If you eat, breathe, and sleep digital projects, you’ll find your people here. The speaker lineup features digital project management experts from Google, CNN, USAA, Duke University, and Capital One, just to name a few. Our own Director of Education Brett Harned helps run this event and will lead a workshop, so be sure to say if you go.

• When: October 20–22, 2019
• Where: Orlando, Florida
• Cost: $1,099 (Summit) / $499 (Workshop) / $1,399 (Summit + Workshop)

Global Scrum Gathering

Hosted by the Scrum Alliance, this annual conference brings hundreds of Scrum practitioners together to learn, share, and grow together. Expect discussions on themes like enterprise agility, radical innovation, environmental safety, and technical excellence. Inspirational leadership stories and case studies on the worst idea that actually worked will also be showcased.

• When: October 28–30, 2019
• Where: Vienna, Austria
• Cost: $1,355 (member) / $1,595 (non-member)

September

PMI Africa Conference

The PMI Africa Conference will focus on “Growth in Africa Made Possible by Project Managers” in 2019. Expect to broaden your understanding of Africa’s rapid development and how project management intersects with and leads to its success. The full line-up of speakers has yet to be announced, so keep your eye out for more program info to come.

• When: September 8–10, 2019
• Where: Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
• Cost: $350 (Africa chapter member) / $400 (PMI member) / $500 (non-member)

International Project Management Association (IPMA) World Congress

This year’s event takes place on the Yucatan Peninsula and centers around the theme of “Integrating Sustainability into Project Management.” Grow your project, program, and portfolio management skills, with special emphasis on topics like clean energy, infrastructure, SMART cities, agribusiness, and education.

• When: September 30–October 2, 2019
• Where: Merida, Mexico
• Cost: $680 (member) / $780 (non-member)

Agile 2022

Date: July 18 to July 22, 2022

 Venue: Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Website:  https://www.acmpglobal.org/page/GC2022

Agile Alliance is one of the leading global non-membership associations built on the Agile Software Development Manifesto. The anticipated annual conference will focus on progressiveness in agile principles and value, innovation, and exploration in project management. Read about agile project methodology here.

The conference seeks to assemble various agile communities so that they can brainstorm, network, and share their professional experiences. This event is for all global practitioners interested in emerging practices, strategies, and ideas in agile software developments. 

Innovators and agents of change from various parts of the world will attend. This conference welcomes both members and non-members of the Agile Alliance, and participants with membership will get a discount upon registration.

Bridge PM & PMO Conference

Date: September 21-23, 2023

Venue: Vilnius, Lithuania, and virtual

Website: https://www.pmconference.org/

The Bridge PM and PMO Conference will be a hybrid event. Virtual attendees can participate in the event live via the Airmeet platform. The conference will feature thought leaders in various fields.

These will include Gilbert Silvius, the current HU of the University of Applied Sciences in Utrecht, Netherlands. He is a renowned expert in the area of sustainability in project management. The other notable speakers for the event include Dr Inga Popovaite, Joel Carboni, and Tajuana M.Taylor.

20th European Pharma and Medtech PPM Conference

Date: May 18 to May 19, 2022

Venue: Basel, Switzerland

Website: https://whysummits.com/ppm-summit-basel-2022/

This year’s main focus for the 20th European Pharma and Medtech PPM conference is portfolio management in the biotech and pharma industry. Organizers have already picked “New Ways of Working “as the event’s theme. The conference presents a remarkable learning experience for all project management professionals in the medical technology field.

 Other areas the event will cover include:

• Leveraging new approaches to working, such as digital tools and agile
• Building formidable cross functional teams
• Collaborating with external shareholders
• Incorporating mature products into project management

Project Management Symposium

Date:  May 5 to May 6, 2022

Venue: Virtual

Website:  https://pmsymposium.umd.edu/

Due to the pandemic, organizers of some project management events have moved online. The Project Management Symposium is one of these conferences. Fortunately, professionals from all over the world can attend this incredible symposium virtually.

If you attend the Project Management Symposium of 2022, you stand a chance to earn 44.25 PDUs which will go a long way in helping maintain your PMI certification. Even though this event favors certified professionals, the discussion will offer something for everyone.

10th IPMA Research Conference

Date: April 22-23, 2023

Venue: Nanjing, China

Website:  https://www.ipma-research-conference.world/

The International Project Management Association boasts of having over 72 member associations across the globe. Their 10th IPMA Research Conference will focus on the value of co-creation in project management. The organizers described the upcoming event as a symposium for professionals to exchange ideas. One of their objectives is to encourage dialogue and discussions between the participants.

Emerging trends in project management, business projects, digitalization, and project society will be some of the significant issues that will take center stage at the conference.

APM Project Management Conference 2017

For project managers who give preference to expert opinion, then this project management conference is for you. This award winning conference offers you a mix of everything from listening to experts and gurus to panel interviews to question and answer session. Additionally, the networking opportunities are endless. APM project management conference will be held on 27 April 2017 in London.

In addition to this, participants will get an opportunity to earn up to eight hours of CPD. Moreover, you get the networking opportunities. Therefore, you get your money’s worth. Apart from listening to industry experts and thought leaders sharing their insights, you can be able to predict the future as well.

Project Delivery Conference

Date: April 27 -29, 2023

Venue: Chicago, USA, and Virtual

Website: https://builtworlds.com/2022-project-delivery-conference/

Last year Builtworlds had to cancel the project delivery conference due to the pandemic. But there’s good news because the event will go down this year in Chicago. The best part is that you can participate virtually if you are unable to get there physically.

Global construction experts will share and exchange ideas and this will be an invaluable growth opportunity for rising talents interested in managing construction projects.

The highlights of this conference will revolve around innovative technology around building projects. Attendees will also learn how to manage risks in construction projects.