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Women in Project Management Conference 2023

21 September 2023 | etc.venues, 133 Houndsditch, London
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Sponsors and exhibitors

With thanks to our headline sponsor and exhibitors. If you would like to engage and network with APM’s project professionals through at this or any future APM event please contact Kate Ferrier, Sponsorship Manager.



Headline sponsor - BAE Systems Logo - BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 90,500 people in more than 40 countries.

From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

"BAE Systems is committed to inspiring a culture where people can authentically reach their full potential and see themselves reflected at all levels of the organisation.  Greater diversity in our teams leads to richer thinking, increased collaboration, more creative problem solving and greater innovation.   We want to ensure that women make up at least 50% of our Executive Committee by 2030 and increase representation of race, ethnicity, and gender in our workforce and across all our localities.  Specifically in the UK and by 2030 at the latest, our ambition is that more than 30% of our workforce will be women. This includes more women in senior grades and in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths roles.  Our current priorities also include embedding diversity & inclusion considerations into all our processes, practices, policies, systems, education and training so that anyone with any difference can work and thrive in BAE Systems.  We’re very proud to be the Headline Sponsor of the 2022 APM Women in Project Management Conference supporting the great work the APM and the APM WiPM SIG are leading in development and promotion of women working in project management environments and to maximising the availability of expertise in the project management profession."

CITI Logo - CITI

Stream sponsor

The CITI vision now includes the involvement in more meaningful work, with sustainable project delivery in alignment to our membership of the Project Managers Declare movement. This commits us to supporting clients, partners and our own organisation to plan, design and deliver projects and related change that have a positive impact on the world around us by providing sustainable project outcomes.

Over the past 30 years we have developed specialised approaches and techniques that facilitate personal capability development; support the implementation of organisational practices; and focus on the delivery of value from investments made in change initiatives.

We develop the capability and talent available to organisations to deliver and embed change effectively which improves their ability to compete and thrive.

Logo - SmartsheetSmartsheet

Stream sponsor

Smartsheet, the Enterprise Work Management Platform, empowers organisations to innovate and achieve results faster, securely, and at scale through effective collaboration and streamlined workflows. By uniting people, content, and work, Smartsheet provides powerful capabilities that revolutionise the way teams operate. Smartsheet makes outcomes reliable, keeps your data safe, and ensures everyone is on the same page, making it ideal for organisations seeking efficient, impactful collaborative work management.

Manage projects, automate processes, and scale up to enterprise-level programs and portfolios, all with one platform. Smartsheet is the platform for Modern Project and Portfolio Management, Marketing and Creative Management and Strategic Transformation.

  • Recognised as customers’ choice in the Gartner Peer Insights™ ‘Voice of the Customer’: Collaborative Work Management, June 2023
  • Leader in the Forrester Wave™ Collaborative Work Management Tools, Q4 2022
  • Trusted by over 90% of Fortune 100 companies

PA Consulting

Session sponsor

Working across the world as a single united team, we’re the only company with the range of expertise to deliver end-to-end innovation. We accelerate new growth ideas from concept, through design and development to commercial success. And we revitalise organisations with the leadership, culture, systems and processes to make innovation a reality. We deliver great work because of our brilliant people who live our purpose every day.

Proggio logo

Proggio

Drinks reception sponsor

Welcome to Proggio, the world’s most innovative Adaptive Project Portfolio Management solution that keeps projects and revenue running smoothly. It intuitively adapts to shifting needs and risks to enable operational excellence and cost savings, for every phase of a project, even when there are hundreds of them. More than a PM tool, its dynamic views, risk matrices and customizable workflows benefit stakeholders at every level, ensuring complete clarity and visibility in real time.

Proggio not only enhances organizational performance, but also contributes to sustainability by promoting intelligent decision-making, exemplifying its role as a vital player in a highly efficient, future-forward landscape.

Prepared for what’s now and poised to deliver what’s next, it’s no wonder Pros use Proggio.

Planisware logoPlanisware 

Networking breakfast sponsor

Planisware is a leading business-to-business (“B2B”) provider of Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) in the rapidly growing Project Economy.

Planisware’s mission is to provide solutions that help organizations transform how they strategize, plan and deliver their projects, project portfolios, programs and products. With nearly 600 employees across 12 offices as of January 2023, Planisware operates at significant scale serving around 500 organizational clients in a wide range of verticals and functions across more than 30 countries worldwide.

Planisware’s clients include large, global blue-chip companies, as well as medium-sized businesses and public sector entities.

20/20 Project Management Training Logo - 20/20 Project Management Training

Exhibitor

20/20 Project Management Training is a full-service training and consulting company delivering services throughout the world. Founded in 2003, we are the largest independent provider of project management training courses in the UK.

Our interactive courses and experienced facilitators work with you and your team to grow your project management knowledge. With a range of course delivery methods our training is flexible and adaptable to suit all of your requirements.

APM Careers

Exhibitor

APM Careers is the official jobs board for the Association of Project Management. It is published and operated by Redactive Media Group.

The association has in excess of 37,000 individual and circa 450 corporate members across Europe, it aims to provide leadership to the movement of committed organisations and individuals who share a passion for improving project outcomes.

APM is keen to develop it's career development service to the project management profession. Typical jobs advertised; Business Project Manager, Change Manager, Planner, Project Coordinator, Project Director, Project Manager, Project Support Worker

Army Programmes logoArmy Programmes

Exhibitor

The Army Programmes Directorate is at the heart of delivering to the Army what it needs: be that the latest equipment, key logistical support, or developing new programmes. The Directorate is at the forefront of optimising and modernising the Army, in both its equipment and broader support. As a Directorate and the Army's Project Delivery function, we provide the professional expertise to add long term value for the Army as an 'intelligent customer' and innovation for our end users to meet its capability demands now - and in the future - enabling the Army to protect the Nation and always be prepared to serve.

KeyedIn Logo - KeyedIn

Exhibitor

At KeyedIn, our philosophy is simple: we believe people are happier and more productive when they are doing the work they love. We provide solutions that simplify business processes and allow for greater output through efficiency and productivity improvements. Our innovative SaaS solutions provide project portfolio management solutions and professional services automation solutions that automate the workflow of project management and service delivery teams, giving them new levels of efficiency, productivity, and visibility.

MI-GSO | PCUBED

Exhibitor

MI-GSO | PCUBED is a leading global Project Management Consultancy dedicated to Project, Programme, Portfolio, and Change Management. They have become the trusted delivery partner of the most recognisable brands in Aeronautics, Defence, Automotive, Transport, Financial Services, and Energy as well as Government organisations, helping them convert their big ideas into reality.

MI-GSO | PCUBED won APM’s ‘Project Management Consultancy of the Year’ in 2017 and were the first organisation to defend the title and won the same award in 2018.

Oxford College of ManagementOxford College of Management 

Exhibitor

The Oxford College of Management is a world class professional education college delivering outstanding practical project management, leadership and management courses and qualifications. Choose from face to face classes throughout the UK, virtual delivery and on-demand online learning from the APM PFQ through to Chartered Project Manager. Our reputation for excellence is demonstrated by our top APM pass rates – some of the best in the market.

Attracting a large number of delegates from all different industry sectors we also deliver specialist bespoke training to corporate clients.

Tetra Tech Logo - Tetra Tech

Exhibitor

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting, project management and engineering projects worldwide. With 21,000 associates working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems in water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. 

Tetra Tech’s UK and European operations work alongside local, national, and international clients to develop strategies and provide services needed to achieve successful outcomes. We deliver single projects to large-scale programmes, adept at working in complex and highly regulated environments. Our work focuses around 7 key sectors:

  • Property
  • Nuclear 
  • Residential 
  • Government Services 
  • Energy & Utilities 
  • Transport 
  • Defence 

Thames WaterThames Water logo

Exhibitor

Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.

At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open. We are passionate about providing opportunities to be part of our future plans in delivering everyone’s water and recruiting individuals who are passionate about joining us on this exciting journey!

The Anywhere CompanyThe Anywhere Company logo

Exhibitor

We create beautifully uncomplicated software to help businesses run and grow. Through The Anywhere Platform you can create highly compelling solutions to business challenges that will help your organisation meet its full potential.

You can get started today using our preconfigured templates to tackle your challenges in managing corporate performance, projects and portfolios, governance and compliance, new product development, and professional services. Have another challenge? No problem, The Anywhere Platform has open configuration that will allow you to configure a solution to meet any business need.

Come see how our dynamic infographic dashboards, simple user journeys, and powerful workflow can bring the best out of your business so that you’re consistently achieving your most ambitious goals.

Training ByteSize

Supporting sponsor

With over 20 years’ experience of delivering comprehensive accredited courses, Training Bytesize offers a variety of leading project, programme, and IT service management certifications.

We offer businesses and individuals flexible industry-leading training, certification, and support in a variety of leading certifications across the major project, programme, and portfolio disciplines from foundations, all the way to Chartered Status. This includes the APM PFQ, PMQ, Praxis, Project Planning and Control, Managing Benefits, and much, much more.

As a family-run business, we are big enough to provide you with the first-class support and resources you need to get the most out of your training, but small enough to care about you as an individual learner.

We pride ourselves on going above and beyond, delivering highly engaging and enjoyable learning experiences that result in well-equipped, enabled, and empowered project and programme professionals.

Tritek ConsultingTritek Consulting

Exhibitor

Established in 2017, Tritek Consulting Limited is an award-winning training company specializing in tech courses. Our mission is to empower people with skills to transition from non-tech backgrounds into Tech, with comprehensive training and practical work experience. We offer project management, business analysis, scrum master, data analysis, and UI/UX design programs.

With a strong track record, we’ve aided over two thousand people in securing roles within the Tech space. Our package includes intensive training, practical work experience, mentorship, career coaching, and referencing.

What sets us apart:

  • Live work experience and projects.
  • Access to a Learning Management System with 200+ videos.
  • Tailored solutions for individual journeys.
  • Personal mentors and career coaching with real-world expertise.
  • Affordable upskilling for organizations.
  • Focus on developing competitive skills for success.

Tritek Consulting Limited is committed to realizing aspirations, fostering growth, and ensuring triumphant outcomes.

Zoho Projects logoZoho Projects 

Exhibitor

Zoho Projects is an online, project management solution from Zoho that is used by 200,000 businesses around the world to manage their work. Users can plan their work over Gantt charts, track project and team performance closely and thus execute projects on time, every time. Zoho Projects is a comprehensive solution that has everything from task management and budget tracking to issue tracking and portfolio project management.

It is also remote work- friendly and enables teams to stay connected effortlessly with features like virtual meetings and team messaging among others. Because of its competitive pricing, dedicated email, chat and phone support, as well as mobile apps to help you work on the go, teams of all sizes and industries use Zoho Projects, including Airbus, Tata Communications, Stanford University and Dell.