Riyadh is set to host the fourth Global Project Management Forum, from May 17-19, 2025, under the patronage of the Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Majid Al-Hogail, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Under the theme “Next-Gen Project Management: The Power of People, Processes, and Technology,” the flagship event underscores Saudi Arabia’s local and global leadership in developing project management ecosystem and promoting innovation and sustainability.
Future of Project Management
The Global Project Management Forum 2025 serves as a world-class platform, gathering industry leaders, experts and professionals from more than 100 countries to shape the future of project management, highlight the latest innovations and approaches, and bolster Saudi Arabia’s status as a global leader in the industry’s transformation.
The forum will bring together international experts and speakers, providing a unique opportunity to discuss the latest practices in project management and exchange strategies and visions to improve project’s outcomes through empowering human assets, enhancing operations, and utilizing advanced technologies.
Redefining Project Management
The Global Project Management Forum 2025 targets industry leaders and innovators in the public and private sectors, as well as engineering and construction companies, entrepreneurs, project managers, and young professionals. It focuses on a more effective and sustainable future for the project management industry.
In the light of this, the Chairman of the Global Project Management Forum 2025, Badr Burshaid, highlighted the fourth edition’s goal. “It is our pleasure to invite you to join us at the fourth edition of GPMF, Saudi Arabia’s most diverse conference for project management professionals. To be organized in May 2025 under the theme: “Next-Gen Project Management: The Power of People, Processes & Technology”, This theme underscores the vital synergy between human ingenuity, streamlined methodologies, and cutting-edge innovations that are redefining the way projects are envisioned, executed, and delivered,” he said.
Building Bridges
Furthermore, Burshaid stressed the significance of the forum in addressing challenges and improving project management methodologies. “The goal of the Global Project Management forum is to create a global platform that not only addresses challenges, but also provides practical solutions; builds bridges to share expertise, technologies and human capabilities; and develops project management approaches.”
He further added: “In this edition of GPMF, we will continue taking the lead in developing the project management profession in the Kingdom by hosting renowned keynote speakers and subject matter experts. Our guests will share with the community their knowledge, experiences, and the latest developments in our profession. Also in this edition’s exhibition, we are opening the doors for renowned organizations and companies to showcase their services, tools, and technologies that support and empower the project ecosystem.”
Key Themes
The fourth edition of the Global Project Management Forum will feature several key sessions, masterclasses and specialized workshops covering a wide range of themes, including artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, sustainability, global value chains, and leadership skills development.
Moreover, it will include an interactive exhibition, excellence awards ceremonies, and book signing events.
This will provide industry professionals with an unmissable opportunity to connect with more than 13,000 project management professionals; showcase their expertise and innovative ideas to a global audience of project management professionals, decision-makers, and industry influencers; enhance their skills; and learn the best practices in strategy, innovation and management.
