The IPMA World Congress brings together international expertise, practical content, and global networking - all in one place.
Over 50 presentations address current challenges such as digitalization, leadership, innovation — and the role of modern PMOs — in a practical and hands-on manner.
Connect with up to 1,000 participants from 70 countries—for inspiring exchanges and new contacts around the world.
Digital transformation, sustainability, or AI: Understand what will shape your projects tomorrow—and how you can harness it to your advantage.
Take away tools, methods, and best practices—ready for immediate application.
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Over 60 speakers from research, business, and project practice provided valuable insights into current challenges such as digitalization, PMO, and innovation. In more than 50 presentations, participants gained not only diverse perspectives but also concrete tools, methods, and best practices for direct application. Topics such as digital transformation, sustainability, and artificial intelligence highlighted the trends that will shape the project work of tomorrow. At the same time, the congress offered an opportunity to reflect on your role as a project manager and to engage with up to 1,000 participants from over 70 countries, fostering new perspectives and connections.
Berlin is proud to have hosted this internationally renowned professional congress. The city stands – like few others – for change, diversity, and forward-thinking. Here, innovations are conceived, new paths are explored, and major transformations are made visible. This is precisely the essence of projects: they create something new. And they require structure, competence, and reliability to succeed.
Project management is indispensable in the public sector – whether it’s building new schools and residential areas, implementing digital administrative services, or rolling out climate-friendly mobility solutions. For us, the IPMA World Congress was therefore a true highlight. It brought together people who take responsibility, want to shape the future, and work with passion to develop solutions for our time.
Stefan Evers – Mayor & Senator for Finance, Berlin
Bildrecht: Paul Schneider
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At the IPMA World Congress, attendees were not only treated to a top-notch program – the moderation by AC Coppens made the congress an even more memorable experience. AC embodies a unique combination of deep expertise, captivating stage presence, and a keen sense for future trends. As a sought-after professional at international events such as re:publica and the exclusive TED Red Circle, AC skillfully translated global trends from the creative industries, technology, and innovation into clear messages for the IPMA World Congress audience.
Guests appreciated a moderation that not only guided them confidently through the program but also provided thought-provoking impulses, steered discussions with precision, and created an inspiring atmosphere through a remarkable presence.
The Fireside Chats at the IPMA World Congress offered a particularly personal and inspiring talk format, putting direct exchange at the center. Instead of traditional presentations, these sessions focused on open conversations in a relaxed atmosphere – authentic, approachable, and interactive. For example, Kenza Ait Si Abbou provided fascinating insights into the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence, while Shantu Bhattacharjee posed the question of whether traditional project management has reached its peak. The Fireside Chats created space for new perspectives – and for genuine connections.
