IPMA Global Project Profession Forum to Be Held in Mahabalipuram on February 13–14

Chennai, February 12, 2026: The International Project Management Association (IPMA), the world’s leading organisation for excellence in project management, is set to host the ‘IPMA Global Project Profession Forum’, an international conference bringing together project management professionals from across the globe. The event is being organised in India by Project Management Associates (PMA), India, the national body representing project management professionals in the country.

(L to R) Mr.Vladimir Obradovic, Vice President IPMA; Prof.Dr. Mladen Vukomanovic, President IPMA; Dr.A. Sivathanu Pillai, President PMA India; Prof. Dr. Reinhard Wagner, Former President IPMA

The conference will focus on thought leadership and key strategic discussions under the theme: “Driving Global Change Through Project Management: Embracing Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Sustainability.”

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The two-day event will commence on February 13 with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, President of PMA India and Founder CEO & Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace, will deliver the welcome address. Vladimir Obradović, IPMA Vice President – Finance and Operations, will speak on the conference theme, and the event will be formally inaugurated by Milovan Vukomanović, President of IPMA.

The conference will be presided over by PMA Patron Anil Rastan. Distinguished speakers include N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group, and Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Tamil Nadu Minister for Information Technology, among others.

The forum will witness participation from national and international experts, industry leaders, global project heads, policymakers, and academicians. Discussions will centre on the evolving role of project management in building sustainable, technology-driven initiatives for the future. The conference will highlight how project management plays a critical role in driving transformation at organisational, national, and global levels, especially amid rapid technological advancement and increasing environmental concerns.

Key deliberations will explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping project leadership and execution, how innovation enhances value creation, and how sustainability principles can be integrated from project design to completion.

Panel discussions and interactive sessions will cover topics such as AI-enabled project governance, agility and innovation in complex project environments, integrating environmental and social responsibility into projects, and the future skills required for the global project profession.

The IPMA Global Conference in India is expected to attract participants from diverse sectors and countries. PMA India continues to play a pivotal role as the primary representative body for project managers in India, promoting professional excellence and strengthening project management practices nationwide.

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