Project Forum is a free, one-day event taking place on 21st April 2026 at the Business Design Centre in London, bringing together project, programme and portfolio management professionals with leading solution providers. Designed to create meaningful connections and practical learning, the event offers a mix of expert-led seminar sessions, interactive roundtable discussions, and a focused exhibition showcasing the latest tools, services and approaches in PPM.

Whether you work in project delivery, PMO, or portfolio leadership, Project Forum provides a great opportunity to explore current challenges, share experiences with peers, and discover new ideas to take back into your organisation. With plenty of time for networking and informal discussion, it’s a chance to connect with others across the profession and gain fresh insight in a relaxed, face-to-face setting.

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Following strong interest in Parts 1 and 2, this final webinar brings together the most impactful insights from both the “hard” and “soft” sides of change, illustrated through real‑world case stories from their practice – good, bad and entertaining ones. Mili and Nathalie will briefly recap key concepts such as SMART pressure, effective change tracking, the role of organisational culture in strategy execution, before moving into a practical Live Q&A.

This webinar will offer perspectives on challenges related to lack of engagement, tough trade‑offs, course‑correcting when a change turns out to be wrong, choosing the right frameworks and balancing transformation work with day‑to‑day operations.

PMI UK Changemakers will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Public speaking is a key project management skill and Changemakers is an efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication and leadership skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.

PMI UK Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Public speaking is a key project management skill and Toastmasters is an efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication and leadership skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.

Project management isn’t just about plans and checklists, it’s about turning ideas into reality. In scientific and technical environments, the ability to navigate uncertainty, manage risk, and unite people behind a shared goal is what transforms good projects into great ones.

Join Marion Richardson, an accomplished project and programme management professional and our Deputy Branch Chair of the PMI UK Cambridgeshire Branch, for an inspiring session that brings project management to life. Beginning her career in chemistry before moving on to lead complex, high impact programmes, Marion will share the real-world lessons, tools, and mindsets that shaped her journey. She will also explore why scientists are often naturally equipped to excel in project management and how to leverage those strengths.

This session will explore how AI-powered DevOps can transform software development and delivery by automating tasks, enhancing real-time monitoring, and providing predictive insights for project managers.
However, the true value of AI in DevOps is realised only when technical implementation is combined with effective leadership and change management – ensuring teams embrace new tools and workflows to improve outcomes.

From Experience to Impact: Turn Experience into Opportunity with Neil Horner

In just 34 minutes, Neil will actively engage you in reflecting on your own experience, understanding the fundamentals that truly make a difference in project delivery, and adopting the language and mindset of modern project management. Drawing on his own career journey from engineer to Chartered Manager and trusted advisor, Neil uses storytelling and practical insight to connect experience to confidence.

The AI-Augmented Project Manager: How Future PMs can Work Smarter, Make Better Decisions, and Stand Out in the Job Market with Jiten Bhardwaj

In this session, “The AI-Augmented Project Manager”, we will explore how AI can be practically applied across the project lifecycle to help PMs work smarter, make better-informed decisions, and reduce the burden of repetitive tasks. Going beyond theory, the session will focus on real-world application, including how attendees can develop and showcase AI and automation skills to stand out in an increasingly competitive job market.

Toastmasters is an efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication and leadership skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.

Projects don’t just deliver outputs, they shape outcomes for people and communities. In this session, Bronwyn Hall McLoughlin explores climate justice through project scenarios, and the GPM P5 lens, to help you design fairer project outcomes for all.

This session explores how Agile is transforming the role of project leaders beyond traditional delivery management. It examines the critical mindset shifts required to lead in complex and rapidly changing environments, where adaptability, collaboration, and value-driven decision-making are essential.