“Being a Project Manager is like being an artist. You have the different colored process streams combining into a work of art.” – Greg Cimmarrusti
This work of art, however, is only possible if you know how to intelligently create beautiful colors by mixing some of the rather dull ones, the kind of strokes to use, and how to piece it all together.
This is where project management events come into play. A vibrant community of project managers, leaders, and project management enthusiasts gather in these conferences, allowing you to learn new skills and improve on the old ones, network with the peers in your industry, and update yourself with the latest tools and strategies in the field. These conferences make it possible for you to learn from the best and apply it to your processes.
As we wrap up this year, the expectations from 2020 are ever-growing. And the project management conferences lined up for the coming year are sure to meet those. Check out this effectively ordained list of events, split month-wise, so conferences from all year-round are brought to you.
International Conference on Construction Management, Design, Planning, and Scheduling (ICCMDPS)
All aspects of construction management, design, planning, and scheduling will be explored when leading academics, research scholars, and researchers will come together and share their experience and research results at the ICCMDPS. As an interdisciplinary platform, the ICCMDPS will also enable practitioners and teachers to discuss the latest innovations, trends, and practical challenges in the field of construction management, design, planning, and scheduling and their solutions.
Where : Singapore
When : 9 January 2020 to 10 January 2020
Price : $300 onwards
PMI Singapore Chapter Symposium 2020
Coming back with its 15th chapter, Symposium 2020 by the Project Management Institute, Singapore is sure to attract a spirited turnover. With this year’s theme as “Adaptive Mindset Leadership: Bringing PM into a New Decade,” more than 600 scholars, leaders, and practitioners in the field will attend the event. Every aspect of project management will be covered in special sessions, workshops, and discussions with the focus on the challenges in PM now and how to tackle them in the future.
Where : Singapore
When : 20 February 2020 to 21 February 2020
Price : $544 onwards
Passion for Projects – Sweden
Another sought-after event by PMI, the Sweden chapter’s theme, is “Orchestrating projects in a transforming world.” The tenth ‘Passion for Project’ in a row, this is one of the largest conferences on PM in Scandinavia. With sessions by extraordinary keynoters, spaced by an impressive list of speakers, this event is not one to be missed.
Where : Sweden
When : 9 March 2020 to 10 March 2020
Price : $313 onwards
New Trends in Project Management (NTPM)
The 9th edition of this PM event in Poland will focus on the exchange of the best practices and knowledge in the field of project management in Poland and abroad. As the name of the conference suggests, NTPM wants to establish itself as the go-to event for all kinds of discussions and sessions on the latest trends in project management. In that essence, you’re bound to be surprised by what you may find here. The fact that you can also earn PDUs for participation is merely icing on the cake.
Where : Poland
When : 23 April 2020 to 24 April 2020
Price : $430 onwards
APM Power of Projects Conference
The first one in a series of three events, this year’s APM conference, is expected to be as exceptional as the ones in the last few years by APM have been. One of APM’s most significant and busiest events, the conference will focus on how you can improve your performance, choose the best approach for managing your projects, and develop your career. You can also look forward to discussing some of the most exciting projects in the profession and how they were handled.
Where : England
When : 21 May 2020
Price : $520 onwards
Project Management in Practice 2020
The first one in a series of three events, this year’s APM conference, is expected to be as exceptional as the ones in the last few years by APM have been. One of APM’s most significant and busiest events, the conference will focus on how you can improve your performance, choose the best approach for managing your projects, and develop your career. You can also look forward to discussing some of the most exciting projects in the profession and how they were handled.
Where : England
When : 21 May 2020
Price : $520 onwards
Agile On The Beach (AOTB) 2020
A summer conference like no other, AOTB’s unique name itself brings a load of excitement with it. As the 10th event in the AOTB series, the 2020 one will cover a wide range of topics related to Agile practices, software creation & delivery, novel business thinking, and teamwork. You will get to interact with many local and international delegates, and the conference also aims to showcase Agile outside of software. While the keynoters are yet to be confirmed, AOTBs past events attest to their remarkable speaker selection.
Where : England
When : 8 July 2020 to 10 July 2020
Price : $621 onwards
SeminarsWorld® in Boston
This renowned event features seminars around some of the most noteworthy topics in the field of project management today. From building and transforming the next generation PMO (Project Management Office) and portfolio management to building and leading a high performing team, there are several topic-intensive project management seminars to help you learn. The cherry on top of this event is the opportunity to earn up to 29.5 PDUs and 2.95 Continuing Education Units.
Where : USA
When : 3 August 2020 – 6 August 2020
Price : $721 onwards
32nd IPMA World Congress
The largest professional project management workshop and event in Russia, the 32nd IPMA, is expected to have over 900 project management professionals from about 70 countries in attendance. The event will focus on the role of project management in the era of digitization, the methods and tools that will be relevant, and the elements that are going to change.
Where : Russia
When : 22 September 2020 – 24 September 2020
Price : $434 onwards
The PMI Global Conference
With over 100 concurrent sessions, the PMI global conference is the largest meet-up of project and program managers in the world. You will get the chance to network and take part in the exchange of knowledge and skills with PM professionals from around the globe. Presenting a golden opportunity, the conference also calls for speakers to give a Ted talk after they are selected and trained by a TED speaker coach.
Where : USA
When : 17 October 2020 – 19 October 2020
Price : Not disclosed yet
Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) 2020 National Conference
With its 42nd birthday, the AIPM brings another spectacular event, including project leaders from Australasia, to you. This meeting-of-minds will help strengthen the community by a give and take of the thoughts and experience of worthy professionals in the field, making this conference one of the best project management events to attend in 2020.
Where : Australia
When : 22 November 2020 – 24 November 2020
Price : Not disclosed yet
Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF)
The DIPMF has always been a huge success, and next years’ will be no different. While no information has been doled out yet, the previous conferences can give us a little idea of when and where the one in 2020 might be held. With speakers from around 50 countries and over 2000 attendees, it’s a good idea to register as soon as the information is out.
Where : Dubai (Not confirmed yet)
When : December (Not confirmed yet)
Price : Not disclosed yet
Other Events
| Month | Event | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | International Conference on Software Project and Resource Management (ICSPRM) | Singapore | $279 onwards |
| International Conference on Project Management and Quality Control ICPMQC | Switzerland | $279 onwards | |
| Beyond Agile Israel 2020 | Israel | $185 onwards | |
| February | The Technical Project Management Conference | USA | $2,195 onwards |
| International Conference on Software Project and Risk Management (ICSPRM) | India | $279 onwards | |
| 7th PMO Leadership Forum | Australia | $300 onwards | |
| 1st Conferences Lean And Agility For Business Of All Types |
Australia | $375 onwards | |
| International Conference on Lean Six Sigma and Project Management | France | $279 onwards | |
| SeminarsWorld® in Scottsdale | USA | $922 onwards | |
| March | APM Project Management Conference Edinburgh 2019 | Scotland | Not disclosed yet |
| Digital Leadership Forum 2020 | Austria | $660 onwards | |
| Agile India 2020 | India | $391 onwards | |
| Deliver Conference 2020 | England | $135 onwards | |
| Gartner CIO Leadership Forum | England | $3830 onwards | |
| Together in Excellence | Slovenia | $93 onwards | |
| SeminarsWorld® in San Antonio | USA | $922 onwards | |
| April | ScanAgile 2020 | Finland | $537 onwards |
| International Conference on Kanban and Project Management (ICKPM) | Japan | $279 onwards | |
| 9th International Scientific Conference on Project Management | Latvia | $78 onwards | |
| ACMP Change Management 2020 | USA | $1655 onwards | |
| Agile-Lean Ireland 2020 | Ireland | $348 onwards | |
| The Global Engineering Procurement & Construction Project Management for The Oil & Gas/Energy Industry | The Netherlands | $3242 onwards | |
| Portfolio Experience 2020 | Poland | Not disclosed yet | |
| SeminarsWorld® in McLean | USA | $922 onwards | |
| PM Welt | Germany | $647 onwards | |
| May | 2020 Project Management Symposium | USA | $300 onwards |
| HAPPYPROJECTS 20 | Austria | $660 onwards | |
| Project World | Canada | $784 onwards | |
| 3rd Portfolio and Project Management Summit | Germany | $2007 onwards | |
| Global Scrum Gathering | USA | $1650 onwards | |
| EVA25 | England | $39 onwards | |
| Agile & Beyond 2020 | USA | $429 onwards | |
| SeminarsWorld® in Pittsburgh | USA | $922 onwards | |
| June | EMEA Congress 2020 | Czech Republic | $1314 onwards |
| PMO Conference 2020 | England | $458 onwards | |
| International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management | France | $279 onwards | |
| 15th IRNOP conference | Sweden | Not disclosed yet | |
| The Resource Planning Summit | USA | $995 onwards | |
| Mega SeminarsWorld® in Orlando | USA | $922 onwards | |
| July | Agile2020 | USA | $1749 onwards |
| RICS Construction Conference | England | $321 onwards | |
| SeminarsWorld® in Chicago | USA | $922 onwards | |
| August | No details on other conferences in the month available at the moment. | ||
| September | PMI Africa Conference | Nigeria | Not disclosed yet |
| 8th IPMA Research Conference | Germany | $168 onwards | |
| October | FuturePMO | England | $386 onwards |
| 2020 Digital PM Summit | USA | $799 onwards | |
| Global Scrum Gathering Lisbon | Portugal | Not disclosed yet | |
| November | PMO Symposium 2020 | USA | Not disclosed yet |
| 4th Open Innovation Summit | France | $2007 onwards | |
| Seminarsworld® in San Diego | USA | $922 onwards | |
| December | No details on other conferences in the month available at the moment. | ||
Ready to Go?
97% of organizations believe that project management is critical to organizational success, and yet, only 42% of projects are run by professional project managers. Project management is a skill that requires the application of knowledge, techniques, and tools to meet the project requirements. This is only possible with a formative induction to the ways of project management. The events mentioned above are helpful for anyone who wants to get up to speed with the latest industry trends, gain newfound knowledge, and rekindle their passion for their work. Not only this, but you also get to network with like-minded people while doing so. Now all that’s left is to choose the right ones for 2020 and book your tickets!
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