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 🕐 10:30-11:00 | Discovery Theatre | Hall 3

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ):
Hints and tips

Following the launch of APM's revised PMQ last year, this is your chance to hear not only from a project professional who has completed the qualification, but also an experienced trainer. This session is ideal for anyone interested in, or planning to complete their PMQ.

🞇 Gerry McCafferty - QA  🞇 Gerard Lawson - Project Manager, APM

Wed 11 June 🕐 12:40-13:10 | Discovery Theatre | Hall 3

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.

🞇 Matthew Johnson - Head of Communications, APM

Wed 11 June  🕐 12:50-13:50 | Networking Café | Hall 4

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 | Hall 3

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.

Wed 11 June 🕐 14:45-15:25 | Discovery Theatre | Hall 3

Overview of the new additions to the APM Body of Knowledge 8th Edition 

🞇 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 | Hall 4

Networking session, featuring the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant

This is an open networking event intended for Honorary Fellows and Fellows of APM (FAPM) as well as anyone with a link to or interest in the armed forces. Anyone intereseted is welcome to attend. During the networking session APM will be signing the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our commitment to supporting the armed forces community. There will also be an opportunity to hear from, and connect with members of the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association.

Thu 12 June 🕐 08:15-09:15 | Networking Café | Hall 4

Networking ice breaker

Facilitated by Tamsin Alli-Balogun - Associate 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 | Hall 3

APM Learning Management System Demo

🞇 Sarah Layzell - Digital Learning Manager, APM

Thu 12 June 🕐 12:40-13:15 | Discovery Theatre | Hall 3

Project management and project controls: Set for success through collaboration

In this interview-style session APM’s Director of Membership and Business Development, Carilyn Burman will be finding out more about AACE (the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) from Joao Dias, the Director of AACE region 9 Europe and Africa. They’ll be talking about the benefits of being involved in AACE, why it’s relevant to project professionals, and what’s new in the AACE space. Anyone interested in learning more about project controls and further collaboration opportunities should attend. Joao Dias - Director, AACE Region 9 Europe & Africa (AACE International) and Carilyn Burman - Director of Membership and Business Development, APM

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

Thu 12 June 🕐 12:50-13:50 | Networking Café | Hall 4

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 | Hall 3

Delivering social Impact through education outreach for a better future

Did you know that there are around 11 million corporate volunteer days available each year from UK employers? But the reality, according to a recent article in the Financial Times, is that only 15% of UK based employees are using their volunteer days. Engaging with young people to showcase careers and skills can deliver an incredible return on investment and social impact.

This session will take you through how education engagement benefits young people, the volunteer and contributes to ESG goals and how to get involved.

The session is suitable for anyone interested in individual education outreach, developing a corporate programme or wanting to measure and report social value for ESG reporting.