The 34th IPMA World Congress is supported by a dedicated volunteer Program Committee, responsible for selecting and shaping the practice-oriented sessions. With their expertise, experience, and passion, they contribute significantly to the quality of the congress. The committee consists of renowned experts from various fields of project management who collaboratively curate this year’s practice program. Through their efforts, they ensure the congress offers high-quality content, relevant topics, and diverse perspectives – creating real value for all participants. Their commitment plays a key role in making the IPMA World Congress an inspiring platform for knowledge transfer, innovation, and international exchange.
We sincerely thank the program committee for their invaluable support!
Prof. Timo Braun – University of Kassel
Eiko Feuerhak – Speaker GPM Regional Leadership Berlin/Brandenburg
Alexandra Hänig – IPMA Assessor for Project Management | Advisory Board Member for Business Informatics at the University of Worms
Constantin Hoya – Director Global Agile Organization Olympus Corporation
Prof. Martina Huemann – University College London | Vienna University of Economics and Business
Sabine Kapsammer – Head of GPM Live, GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V.
Philippe Kossebau – Independent Entrepreneur
Bettina Langer – BBL-Software GmbH
Elke Lengert-Kune – Senior Project Manager / Agile and Process Consultant / Scrum Master, Commerzbank AG
Susanne Marx – Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau
Prof. Steffen Scheurer – Nürtingen-Geislingen University (HfWU), Author, Business Consultant
Sabine Schnarrenberger – Project Manager, Business Mediator
Prof. Lorenz Schneider – Engineer and Industrial Engineer, Professor of Industrial Engineering at FOM University of Applied Sciences
Claudia Simon – Managing Director, VISTEM GmbH & Co. KG
Dr. Reinhard Wagner – Head of Consulting, Member of the Executive Committee, Tiba Management Consulting GmbH, Munich
The 34th IPMA World Congress is supported by an esteemed Scientific Board, responsible for the selection and quality assurance of the scientific contributions. The board consists of leading scientists and renowned experts in the field of project management, who ensure the scientific excellence of the congress with their expertise and research work. Through their efforts, the Scientific Board ensures that the latest research findings, new methods, and innovative approaches from academia are presented and discussed. In doing so, the congress creates a bridge between theory and practice, fostering international knowledge exchange at the highest level.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Scientific Board for its valuable contribution and dedication:
Dr Reinhard Wagner – Chair of the Scientific Board, Tiba Managementberatung GmbH, Germany
Prof Constanta Nicoleta Bodea – Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Prof Taryn Jane Bond-Barnard – Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Prof Alexander Bull – IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Prof Sergiy Bushuyev – Kiev national university of constrictor and Architecture, Ukraine
Prof María Socorro Garcia Cascales – Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Spain
Prof Ronggui Ding – Shandong University, China
Prof Martina Huemann – WU Vienna, Project Management Group AT, Austria
Prof Lavagnon Ika – Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Dr Jana Kostalova – University of Pardubice, Czech Republic
Prof Yongkui LI – Tongji University, China
Prof Susanne Marx – TH Wildau (Technical University of Applied Sciences), Germany
Prof Ivan Mihajlović – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Serbia
Prof Vladimir Obradović – University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof Mladen Radujković – Alma Mater Europaea, Slovenia
Prof Tomislav Rastovski – University Algebra, Croatia
Prof Tetsuro Seki – Bunkyo University, Tokyo, Japan
Dr Miles Shepherd – University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Prof Marija Todorović – University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof Alexandr Tovb – National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Moscow, Russian Federation
Prof Anbang Qi – Nankai University, Tianjin, China
Dr Rebeka Vlahov – International Project Management Association, Croatia
Prof Mladen Vukomanović – Croatia, IPMA President
he successful execution of the 34th IPMA World Congress requires a strong and dedicated project management team that coordinates all organizational and strategic aspects of the event. The project management team consists of experienced professionals in project and event management who, with their expertise, commitment, and passion, ensure that the congress runs smoothly and provides an inspiring experience for all participants. From the concept and program design to the technical implementation, the project management team works closely with the program committee, the scientific board, and numerous other partners and supporters to ensure a top-tier event.
We thank the project management team for their tireless dedication and invaluable work in bringing this world-leading project management congress to life!
Matthias Friedrich – GPM Event Management | Project Manager IPMA World Congress 2025 | Certified Project Manager IPMA Level C
Anne Ramerth – GPM Event Management | Deputy Project Manager IPMA World Congress 2025 | Certified Project Manager IPMA Level D