Project Management Conferences in the UK 2025
Attending a project management conference is an excellent way to network with other project managers, build your skills, and improve your career. We have compiled a list of project management conferences in the UK so that you can stay close to home.
Looking to travel a bit further? We also have lists for project management conferences in the US and Canada, as well as project management conferences in Europe, Asia and Oceania.
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April to June 2025
European Strategic Portfolio Management in Life Sciences Conference: London, UK, 14-15 May 2025
This PPM conference is focused on Project, Program, and Portfolio Management for Pharma & Biotech. The main takeaways will be about leveraging technologies for improved decision making, governance and risk management, and a deep dive into AI. The speakers will be covering the latest innovations. This is a great opportunity for learning and networking.
APM Project Management Conference: Coventry, UK, 11-12 June 2025
The APM PM Conference will have a theme of Projects for a Better Future. They will be discussing the need to respond to sustainability challenges including the climate crisis, resource scarcity, and social inequity. There will be a networking dinner with a special guest providing a thought-provoking talk.
PMO Conference UK: London, UK, 11-12 June 2025
Completely focused on all things PMO, the two-day PMO Conference features expert speakers, an exhibition with PMO products and services, plus the chance to connect with other professionals in the industry. The event is combined with PMOLearn! this year.
I’ve spoken at a previous conference about Stakeholder Engagification. My presentation looked at the differences between management and engagement in a project-led environment and provide practical tips for “doing” engagement and encouraging participation through game mechanics. I also did a similar webinar version you can watch here.
I also attended the conference in 2018 and interviewed Geoff Crane. Watch the video below.
July to September 2025
Agile on the Beach: Falmouth University, UK, 3-4 July 2025
This conference brings together
EVA London 2025: Virtual / London, UK, 7-11 July 2025
This year they are currently planning an in-person conference with an online component as well. It will be held at the BCS London office, as well as being presented on Zoom. The theme will be focused on new and emerging technologies.
October to December 2025
APM Women in Project Management Conference 2025: London, UK, 2 October 2025
There are not many details yet for the return of the Women in Project Management conference, so watch this space. You can register your interest in attending on the website.
The Future PMO: London, UK 30 October 2025
The Future PMO is a day devoted to PMO professionals. This is a fun and unique conference that brings together experts across many industries to learn from each other. Network and meet with your peers, attend the keynote and morning sessions, and in the afternoon attend workshop sessions.
Once again, it is being held at the Novotel London West which is just a 3-minute walk from the Hammersmith Underground Station.
Past events
Check out past events – many of these will run again in future years but at the time of publishing this article, the dates and details are not available.
9th International Conference on Research in Management & Economics: Cambridge, UK, 12-14 December 2024
This annual conference will take place at the University of Cambridge, Homerton College. There is both an in-person and virtual option for this academic conference.
Project Challenge: Manchester and London, UK
Project Challenge is an independent event for project, program, and resource management. It’s part exhibition, part conference, held at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester so nice and easy to get to. There is a sister event held in London too.
I spoke at the London event in 2023, on behalf of Planisware, talking about Managing Multiple Projects.
