PMI refresh conference to reflect continent’s global business role  

Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced the evolution of its flagship PMI Africa Conference into PMI Global Summit Series, Africa.

The refresh will better align the continent’s biggest gathering of project professionals with the prestigious PMI Global Summit, offering attendees a unified and consistent experience to uphold the high standards and interactive environment expected at major PMI events.

The jewel of Africa, Rwanda, will host the PMI Global Summit Series, Africa at the Kigali Convention Centre from November 18 to 20, 2024. Last year, the event was held in Nairobi, Kenya, and attracted over 700 project professionals from Africa and many parts of the world.

Now in its ninth year, PMI Africa’s flagship event brings together project managers from diverse backgrounds to share critical insights and foster enhanced collaboration. It serves as a vibrant platform to exchange knowledge and best practices.

As PMI Global Summit Series, Africa, it will continue this rich tradition aimed at advancing the field of project management. By creating an environment that encourages networking, dialogue, and partnership, the summit will continue to play a crucial role in shaping the careers of project managers and elevating the standards of project execution.

Managing Director, PMI, Sub-Saharan Africa, George Asamani, emphasised the strategic shift, stating: “Africa is not just participating in global business; it is shaping its future.  “

“The endorsement of Africa’s potential at Davos and the inclusion of Egypt and Ethiopia in the BRICS group signal Africa’s rising prominence and increasingly influential role on the international stage.”

The summit will play host to PMI members, chapter volunteers, project managers, ATPs, and the youth. Additionally, the summit will feature a diverse line-up of thought leaders and international and African speakers who will delve into the latest trends in AI, digital transformation, and sustainability and their integration into project management.