MENA's largest project management forum opens in Riyadh
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
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