One Month to Go: GPMF 2025 Set to Redefine the Future of Project Management in the Region

 The countdown is on! With just one month remaining, anticipation is building for the Global Project Management Forum (GPMF) 2025, taking place from 17–19 May in Riyadh.

“GPMF 2025 is more than a forum — it’s a catalyst for progress. Together with global pioneers, we are not just discussing the future of project management — we are shaping it,” Badr Burshaid, Chairman of the Global Project Management Forum, said.

Under the theme ‘Next-Gen Project Management: The Power of People, Processes and Technology’, this year’s forum is set to be the largest and most transformative yet — uniting global visionaries, cutting-edge innovators, and strategic decision-makers for three days of insight, inspiration, and innovation.

World-Class Speakers Announced

Held under the patronage of H.E. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing, GPMF 2025 will host over 100 thought leaders from government, giga-projects, tech, finance, and beyond. Confirmed headline speakers include:

• Lee R. Lambert – Co-founder of the PMP certification and global PM icon
• Americo Pinto – Managing Director of the PMO Global Alliance (PMOGA) at the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Alex Osterwalder – Swiss business theorist, author, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur
• Margarete Schramboeck – Austrian business manager and former minister of digital and economic affairs
• Razan Al-Ajmmi – First Saudi female skydiver
  
   

These voices will share transformative strategies, real-world case studies, and bold visions for project management in the era of digital disruption and sustainability.

Masterclasses & Future Skills Workshops

Kicking off on 17 May, GPMF 2025 will offer an exclusive day of paid masterclasses delivered by leading international trainers. Sessions will cover:

• Agile transformation and adaptive leadership
• Advanced risk and stakeholder management
• Project finance and value creation
• Future-fit capabilities for project professionals

Partners Powering the Forum

GPMF 2025 is backed by an exceptional lineup of government and industry partners, including:

• Government Partners: Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH), Roads General Authority (RGA) and the Project Development Company (PDC)
• Host Partner: Saudi Aramco
• Strategic Partners: National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP)
• Supporters: Saudi Council of Engineers, regional PMOs, and major national programs

What to Watch For

• 13,000+ participants expected – the largest PM gathering in the region
• 16 Exclusive Masterclasses and Workshops on Day 1
• Forum and Exhibition on Day 2 and 3
• B2B program to showcase innovations in project management to potential clients
• Author meet-up and book signing

Register now at www.gpmf.world and join the global conversation shaping the future of project management.

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