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

A major international event in Hong Kong in November will examine how project professionals can navigate the next era of project management and accelerate their professional growth.

The Professional Project Management Association (PPMA), a non profit organisation committed to advancing project management standards across Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region, will host the International Conference on Professional Project Management (ICPPM 2026) on 25 November 2026 at The Salisbury – YMCA of Hong Kong.

Professor Adam Boddison OBE, Chief Executive of the Association for Project Management (APM), will deliver the event’s keynote address.

Founded to advance professional development for project management in Hong Kong and across the Asia Pacific Region and to promote best practices and accountability in project management, PPMA has created ICPPM 2026 as a premier platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and recognition of excellence.

The conference will bring together global leaders, academics, regulators and industry practitioners to share best practices, explore emerging challenges and recognise outstanding achievements through the presentation of ESG Awards – Environment, Social, Governance – and Best Professional Project Manager. These awards highlight the intrinsic link between project management and sustainability, a core theme of the event.

Ping Choy ChPP, volunteer Chairlady of the Organising Committee for ICPPM 2026 and Deputy Lead for APM’s Greater Bay Regional Network, said: “ICPPM 2026 serves as a premier global platform for industry leaders and professional practitioners to exchange insights on project excellence and strategic management. This year, we are placing a significant emphasis on sustainability and innovation, reflecting the evolving priorities of our profession and the wider business community.

“We believe it is through the power of unity that professional project management can be widely promoted and meaningfully advanced together. With closer cooperation between our organisations, we can strengthen standards, foster innovation, and extend the reach of project management across industries and regions.

“As a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP), I see this designation as a symbol of the competence, ethics, and leadership required to unite practitioners across borders. It demonstrates how professional recognition can empower project managers to collaborate globally, uphold standards, and drive meaningful impact in every sector.”

Interested in attending?

The conference will take place on 25 November at The Salisbury, YMCA of Hong Kong, 41 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. The event will be conducted in English and Cantonese.

Ticketing:

• Standard ticket: HK$980
• Early bird: HK$900 (available until 31 July)
• APM member offer: 10% discount for tickets purchased on or before 31 October
  • Discount can be claimed retrospectively by emailing your digital membership badge to info@ppma-asia.org

Registration

You can register online or by email:

• Online registration 
• Email registration

Featured topics and speakers

• Welcome Address — Ir Dr. Jason Kong, President, PPMA
• Opening Address — Dr. Chan Kai Yue, MH, JP, Director, School of Professional Education and Executive Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Keynote Address — Prof Adam Boddison OBE, Chief Executive, Association for Project Management (UK)
• The Grand Order – Ancient Chinese Project Management Wisdom in the Construction of the Forbidden City — Ir Prof Ho Wing Ip, Chairman, Board of Directors, Evangel Hospital; Adjunct Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• From Governance Theatre to Governance Capability: Designing Decisions for the Next Era of Project Management — Mr. Andrew Fox, Managing Director, Project Bureau, Australia
• Assuring the Future: Integrating ESG and AI in Mega Project Portfolios for Sustainable Value — Dr. Henry Yu, Digital Transformation and Project Assurance Specialist
• Sub contractor Management in a Professional Project (TBC) — Dr. Tas Yong Koh, Associate Head (Teaching), Department of Real Estate and Construction, The University of Hong Kong
• Digital Transparency: Transformation of Facility Management and Its Advantages for Corporate Real Estate — Mr. Paul Sheedy, Director, Golden Thread Taskforce, BIM for Housing UK
• Professional Project Management of E&M Construction — Ir Tam Chun Kit, Managing Director – Projects, Chung Hing Engineers and MGI, The Jardine Engineering Corporation, Limited
• Management of a Decarbonisation Programme and the Projects that Deliver It — Prof Gareth Hunter Wooler, Head of Project Management, CLP Holdings Limited
• Open Forum — Panel chaired by Ir Prof Ho Wing Ip
• ESG Award Officiation — Mr. Jim John, ESG Award Lead, PPMA
• ESG Awards Presentation & Awardee’s Sharing — Awardees
• Closing Remarks — Ar Prof Ada Fung BBS, Founding President, Hong Kong Alliance of Built Asset & Environment Information Management Associations