APM Conference 2025 - Projects for a Better Future

Day 1
Wed 11 June

Day 2
Thu 12 June

Discovery Theatre & Networking Café

Wed 11 June 🕐 11:00-11:45 | Discovery Theatre

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ):
Hints and tips

Following the launch of APM's revised PMQ last year, this is your chance to hear from project professionals who have completed the qualification. They'll describe their biggest learnings, their reasons for applying, and what advice they would give for anyone interested in doing the qualification.

Wed 11 June 🕐 12:40-13:10 | Discovery Theatre

Changing the narrative: Helping business understand the value of the project profession

For more than a year, APM has been researching business leaders’ knowledge and understanding of the project profession. What we’ve discovered is that our profession is too often misperceived.

Projects, programmes and portfolios are important enablers of business success, but this is not always recognised in the C-suite.

We’re working to change the narrative among this audience, to help leaders see the true value of effective project management. This session will explain the research we’ve done, what we found and the action we’re taking. We’re also keen to hear your experiences with people in senior leadership roles, as we continue to evolve our narrative messaging into the future.

Speaker: Matthew Johnson - Head of Communications, APM

Wed 11 June and Thu 12 June 🕐 12:50-13:50 | Networking Café

Topic Tables

A great way to connect with delegates over a mutually interesting topic - facilitated by SMEs.

Just pick your topic and turn up - no pre-booking required.

Wed 11 June 🕐 13:15-14:15 | Discovery Theatre

Pathways to Achieving Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) - Panel discussion

Considering becoming Chartered but aren't sure of the next steps?

This panel discussion will feature project professionals who achieved chartership each via a different pathway. They'll discuss their experiences, their biggest learnings and what advice they would pass on to anyone considering ChPP.

Speaker: Drew Short - NDA

Wed 11 June 🕐 14:45-15:25 | Discovery Theatre

Overview of the APM Body of Knowledge 8th Edition 

Speaker: Professor Mike Bourne - Professor of Business Performance, Cranfield University and 
Managing Editor of the APM Body of Knowledge 8th Edition

Wed 11 June 🕐 16:15-17:15 | Networking Café

Fellows and Honorary Fellows Networking Event

This is an exclusive networking event for Honorary Fellows and Fellows of APM (FAPM) already attending the conference.

Thu 12 June 🕐 08:15-09:15 | Networking Café

Networking Ice Breaker

Facilitated by Tamsin Alli-Balogun - Association Director, AtkinsRéalis 

Lift your energy levels during the morning of the second day of the conference and be inspired to grow your network in this interactive ice breaker session. You’ll get the chance to chat and connect with a variety of delegates over the course of the session. With optional topic prompts and ice breaker questions, this session is ideal for anyone attending the conference.

Thu 12 June 🕐 10:30-11:00 | Discovery Theatre

APM Learning Management System Demo

Sarah Layzell - Digital Learning Manager, APM

Thu 12 June 🕐 12:40-13:15 | Discovery Theatre

APM and AACE Partnership

Speakers: Joao Dias - Director, AACE Region 9 Europe & Africa (AACE International) and Carilyn Burman - Director of Membership and Business Development, APM

Wed 11 June and Thu 12 June 🕐 12:50-13:50 | Networking Café

Topic Tables

A great way to connect with delegates over a mutually interesting topic - facilitated by SMEs.

Just pick your topic and turn up - no pre-booking required.

Thu 12 June 🕐 13:20-14:00 | Discovery Theatre

Destination STEM

Speakers: Clare Hutchinson - Head of Skills & Partner Engagement, STEM Learning