Leading Ladies in Project Management: APM Conference Announces Keynote Speakers

The Association for Project Management (APM) has revealed the keynote speakers for its highly anticipated Women in Project Management Conference 2024. This flagship event, poised to be APM’s largest ever, will bring together over 700 project professionals from diverse sectors and career stages. Held in London on September 26th, the conference promises a day of valuable networking, insightful discussions, and exploration of key topics relevant to women in project management. Inspiring Leaders Take Centre Stage The conference boasts two exceptional keynote speakers, each offering unique perspectives: Deep Dive into Leadership and Success The Women in Project Management Conference promises a deep dive into critical issues faced by women in the field. Delegates can expect insightful discussions on leadership development, overcoming barriers to advancement, implementing mechanisms for progress, and celebrating success stories. Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to hear thought-provoking case studies from female leaders, gaining valuable insights into navigating the path to success. Hilary Trahair, APM’s Events Planning Manager, comments: “We’re thrilled to welcome our esteemed keynote speakers and all attendees to the conference in September. Fostering an environment where women can thrive in project management is crucial. Events like this are essential platforms for experts and…

APM North East announces Project Management Challenge Finals Night

The Association for Project Management’s (APM) North East Regional Network has unveiled the finalists for its inaugural Project Management Challenge competition. Since November, teams and mentors from across the region have been diligently working on conceptualising, planning, and delivering projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the process. The competition is open to organisations across all sectors with graduate, apprentice, or early-career staff with project management responsibilities, as well as higher education institutions with students enrolled in project management-related courses. Oluwadamilola Oyelude, Team Project Manager for Project for Good, a team representing Teesside University, commented on the experience: “Participating in the APM Project Management Challenge has been an incredible journey filled with excitement, collaboration, and personal growth. From the strategic planning phase to the final report submission, I’ve cherished every moment of tackling challenges alongside my teammates and am immensely proud of what we’ve accomplished together.” Jack Moon, Group Project Manager from Nexus Rail and mentor to the organisation’s team, shared the benefits of participating: “I have personally enjoyed overseeing the project and it has been great to watch Neve, Sam and Steph who are young PM’s at the start of their career plan and lead on this project which will…