Chennai, Feb 12th: The International Project Management Association (IPMA), a leading global authority on competent Project Management, is conducting the Indian edition of its premier international conference – IPMA Global Project Profession Forum at Mahabalipuram on 13 and 14 February 2026. The conference is being organized by Project Management Associates, India (PMA, India), the Member Association of IPMA in India, and an Apex Body of Project professionals in the country.
This conference serves as a global platform for thought leadership and strategic dialogue, under the theme “Co-creating a Global Transformation through Project Management: Embracing AI, Innovation and Sustainability.”
The IPMA PPF India will bring together national and international experts, industry captains, global project leaders, policymakers and academics to examine the evolving role of the project profession in shaping sustainable, technology-enabled, and innovation-driven projects of the future. The Forum underscores the growing recognition of project management as a critical driver of transformation at enterprise, national and global levels. This conference will explore the evolving role of project management as a driver of global impact in an era defined by rapid technological advancement, environmental urgency and the demand for sustainable development.
The discussions will focus on how Artificial Intelligence is redefining project delivery and governance, how innovation ecosystems are accelerating value creation, and how sustainability principles are being embedded into project design, execution and outcomes. Emphasis will also be placed on leadership, competence development, and systems thinking required for managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in a rapidly changing world.
The Forum’s programme features high-level keynote addresses, strategic panel discussions and expert-led sessions, offering global perspectives and practical insights on:
· AI-enabled project leadership and governance
· Innovation and agility in complex project environments
· Integrating sustainability and ESG imperatives into projects
· The future competences of the global project profession
The IPMA Global Project Profession Forum – India will witness participation from multiple sectors and countries, reinforcing IPMA’s role as a global voice of the project profession and PMA, India’s contribution as India’s Apex Body representing the Project Manager community and advocating competent Project Management across the country.
