18-05-2025
MENA's largest project management forum opens in Riyadh
The largest project management forum in the Middle East and North Africa and the second largest worldwide opened in Riyadh on Saturday.
The Global Project Management Forum (GPMF) 2025, held under the patronage of Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing at Fairmont Riyadh, will run till tomorrow (May 19).
With the theme 'Next-Gen Project Management: The Power of People, Processes, and Technology,' GPMF 2025 has brought together government officials, industry pioneers, innovators, and global thought leaders to shape the future of project delivery in a rapidly evolving world.
'Saudi Arabia is not only delivering some of the most ambitious projects globally — it is cultivating the talent and building the systems that will shape the future of the profession,' said Eng Badr Burshaid, Chairman of the Global Project Management Forum. 'GPMF is more than a gathering—it is a platform of influence, leadership, and vision.'
A powerhouse of learning and global exchange
The forum opened with a full day of premium masterclasses and advanced workshops on May 17, offering in-depth training on emerging methodologies, leadership strategies, and digital tools.
Over the next two days (May 18–19), GPMF will feature keynote speeches, expert panels, interactive breakout sessions, and a large-scale exhibition. Sessions will focus on topics such as artificial intelligence in project planning, giga-project execution, sustainable transformation, and digital innovation—highlighting how project professionals are redefining impact in today's complex world.
Minister Al-Hogail will deliver a keynote address during the forum, reinforcing the government's commitment to empowering the project economy as a national priority.
A platform where strategy meets innovation
This year, GPMF is hosting a dedicated B2B innovation platform, allowing project-tech entrepreneurs and solution providers to pitch breakthrough ideas to global stakeholders and potential investors.
'This forum is where ideas come to life—where future-ready strategies are forged and long-term partnerships are built,' said Eng. Badr. 'Whether you're managing billion-dollar projects or building tools to support them, GPMF offers the world's stage to connect, collaborate, and lead.'
'Saudi Arabia has become a destination where the world comes to learn, to build, and to lead,' added Eng Badr. 'And GPMF is where that journey begins.' - TradeArabia New Service
