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APM Women in Project Management Conference

Thursday 8 October 2026 @ The InterContinental Hotel The O2, London
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We’re APM: Association for Project Management 

We’re the only chartered membership organisation for the project profession in the world. We have over 40,000 members and more than 480 corporate partners that benefit from what we do.

Our activities – from qualificationsnetworking and events to research, resources and debate – raise the profile of the project profession, challenge the status quo where it matters and set the highest standards. In a complex world, we’re helping the project profession deliver better. Because when projects succeed, society benefits.

About us

Chartered Standard

Whether you manage projects, programmes or portfolios, chartered status shows you’ve achieved the highest standard of expertise and have proven your exceptional project capabilities.

Qualifications

Wherever you are in your career, our project management qualifications grow your skillset, enhance your credentials and give you a competitive edge so you can deliver better.

Membership

Be a part of APM and at every stage of your career you’ll make an impact, delivering better projects with better outcomes. That’s better for you and for the wider world too.

Discover the benefits that APM Corporate Partnership delivers

Take a trip to the Roundhouse in Birmingham where the National Trust’s project professionals talk all things qualifications, explaining the impact their membership has made to the projects they deliver, as well as their individual careers.

APM Corporate Partnership Programme

National Trust, The Roundhouse, Birmingham & West Midlands

The APM Body of Knowledge is an essential resource for project professionals seeking to adapt and thrive in today’s project environment.

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a career changer, or just starting your journey, this comprehensive resource provides valuable insights and knowledge to help you to navigate the changing landscape and contribute positively to the world around us.

Project magazine

Articles for paying members only
Project magazine
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Is AI making project managers more productive – or more stressed? 🔒

As artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly central tool in project work, much of the conversation has focused on productivity – how the latest developments help teams achieve faster scheduling, better forecasting and automated reporting. But what about its human impact? 

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How well can you tell your project’s story? 🔒

It’s not what you say; it’s the way you say it. Richard Young finds that if you want to get results, it’s time to channel your inner PR person to enhance project perception, trust and stakeholder confidence.

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The Big Interview: Becky Wood, NISTA 🔒

Emma De Vita meets the first CEO of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority. A year into the job, she explains how life at the top of government projects is about joining the dots, prioritisation and being in a “real infrastructure moment”.

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How to speak up (the right way)

A healthy project culture depends on people being willing to raise risks, challenge assumptions and deliver uncomfortable truths. But in high-pressure environments, speaking up can feel risky. Dave Waller explores how project professionals can do it effectively – and why it matters

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HARP: delivering a £3bn critical infrastructure programme 🔒

John McNeill ChPP reflects on leadership, learning and delivering the once-in-a-generation Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme. 

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AI cannot replace human judgement 🔒

How should we think about artificial intelligence (AI)? How should we use it in our work? Chinny Francis, Policy Programs Manager at Meta, spoke about blending AI with human experience at the 2026 APM Project Management Conference.

News

Latest news from the project community
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Building the Argument: What makes project management in the Construction sector different?

This session explored project management in the Built Environment, including the range of project life cycles used, the procurement routes available, the sector’s long standing pursuit of partnering and collaboration, and the regulatory and statutory approval environment within which projects are delivered. Sustainability challenges were used to illustrate how the sector is responding to increasing demands for whole life value and responsible delivery. This event was held on 2 July 2026.

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International conference in Hong Kong to explore the next era of project management

The Professional Project Management Association, will host the International Conference on Professional Project Management (ICPPM 2026) on 25 November 2026 in Hong Kong. This major international event will examine how to navigate the next era of project management and accelerate professional growth.

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Congratulations to the 2026 APM Project Management challenge winners
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Project management in retail: The expert view with Saqib Rashid

Saqib Rashid, Associate Director with Virtus Consult Ltd, tells APM about the unique demands of project delivery in live retail environments, and how practitioners like himself are meeting them.

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Project Showcase

A sincere thank you to Knight Frank MENA for hosting our latest APM Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Network event and to our speakers for sharing valuable insights on Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management.

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APM shares accessibility expertise at global associations congress

Blogs

Latest blogs from the project community
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Connecting Intelligence: Systems thinking and lessons from the sea
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The hidden causes of project failure and how to overcome them

Explore the causes of project failure and how culture, leadership and strategic decision-making improve project delivery and ROI.

 

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Is AI making project managers more productive – or more stressed? 🔒

As artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly central tool in project work, much of the conversation has focused on productivity – how the latest developments help teams achieve faster scheduling, better forecasting and automated reporting. But what about its human impact? 

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How well can you tell your project’s story? 🔒

It’s not what you say; it’s the way you say it. Richard Young finds that if you want to get results, it’s time to channel your inner PR person to enhance project perception, trust and stakeholder confidence.

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Bridging the office-field divide: Real-time project controls that work on-site

Discover how construction teams can improve communication, reduce project delays and control costs using mobile apps, real-time dashboards and streamlined workflows.

 

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Why governance matters more than ever

Digital transformation doesn't remove the need for governance—it increases it. Discover how governance, control and assurance enable better decisions, reduce risk and strengthen project outcomes.