Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority on project management, has announced that its Global Summit Series Africa 2025 will hold from August 19 to 21, 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda.

This marks the highly anticipated return of the event following its postponement in 2024. As the only event of its kind in Africa, the summit will convene key stakeholders shaping the future of project management — fostering collaboration, innovation, and skills development.
 
PMI Sub-Saharan Africa’s flagship Global Summit Series Africa returns with an expanded agenda, offering expert-led discussions and enhanced engagement for project professionals.

With the theme “Africa On Purpose: Gather. Grow. Guide,” the event will bring togerher industry leaders, executives, and government representatives to advance project management’s role in Africa’s development.
 
Holding in Rwanda, renowned for its world-class infrastructure and status as a premier conference destination, the summit will feature thought-provoking keynotes, industry-focused panels, and discussions on AI, digital transformation, and sustainability shaping the future of project management
 
“The decision to return to Rwanda was a natural one, as the country reflects key values that drive successful project management —innovation, resilience, and a commitment to progress,” said George Asamani, Managing Director, PMI Sub-Saharan Africa.

“We also wanted to honour our commitment to project professionals in Rwanda and ensure that the efforts of the community in organising PMI Global Summit Series Africa were not in vain.”

In fact, their work has laid an even stronger foundation for a Summit that will be more impactful, relevant, and future-focused than ever before.”
 
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops and masterclasses, equipping them with practical skills to navigate the complexities of modern-day projects.