Women in Project Management Summit 2026
The Women in Project Management Summit 2026: The Future of Female Leadership
Building on the success of our 2025 event, the Women in Project Management Summit 2026 returns as an immersive one-day experience on August 28th 2026. This year, we’re diving deeper into the strategies and skills needed to transform women from project practitioners into powerful leaders who drive tangible value and impact.
📅 Date: Friday, 28 August 2026
🕘 Time: 09:00 AM – 5:00 PM (SAST)
📍 Location: Johannesburg
Morning Session: Mastering Leadership & Innovation 🚀
The first day of the summit is dedicated to cultivating the mindset of a modern leader. We’ll explore how female project managers can lead with purpose and drive innovation within their teams and organizations.
- Keynote: The Purpose-Driven Leader. Hear from an industry luminary on how to define and lead with a clear sense of purpose, inspiring your team to achieve meaningful outcomes.
- Team Building. Participate in a collaborative team-building exercise to foster a sense of community and teamwork.
- Panel: The Future of Project Leadership. Join a panel of agile, forward-thinking experts as they discuss the critical skills needed to lead diverse teams through an era of rapid digital transformation.
- Workshops: Driving Innovation. Get hands-on with practical workshops that will equip you with the tools to implement innovative practices, from leveraging artificial intelligence to applying data-driven decision-making.
- Site Visit. Explore an innovative project site to see real-world project management in action.
Afternoon Sessions: Strategic Impact & Personal Growth 📈
Day two shifts focus to the individual, providing a roadmap for career advancement and strategic influence. We’ll show you how to move from simply managing tasks to creating measurable business value.
- Keynote: The Value-Driven Project Manager. Our keynote will challenge the traditional project management “iron triangle” (time, cost, scope), urging you to instead focus on delivering quantifiable business value.
- Keynote: Navigating the Digital Age. A keynote speaker will discuss how to adapt to the latest trends in AI and develop in-demand skills.
- Panel: AI in Project Management. Join a panel discussion on how AI is reshaping the project management landscape, from automation to augmented decision-making. Learn how to leverage these tools to enhance your projects and stay ahead of the curve.
- Panel: Stakeholder Management in an AI World. This panel will explore the new dynamics of stakeholder engagement when working with AI-driven projects. Experts will share strategies for building trust, managing expectations, and ensuring buy-in for technology-led changes.
- Workshops: Cultivating Your Professional Brand. These interactive sessions will guide you through building your personal brand, developing thought leadership, and mastering networking to expand your influence within the industry.
Evening Session: Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony 🥂
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Gala Dinner and Awards. Join us for an elegant evening of celebration. This formal event will honor the outstanding achievements of women in the South African project management community. It’s an opportunity to network, reflect on the day’s insights, and toast to the future of female leadership in the industry.
The Women in Project Management Summit 2026 is more than an event; it’s a launchpad for your career. Join us for two days of networking, learning, and collaboration as we shape the future of project management, together.
Get your tickets here:
| Full Day Summit & Awards Gala Dinner: Includes attendance to the Women in Project Management Summit, Site Visit & Awards Gala Dinner • Very Early Bird Price: R3,450pp (Until 30 December 2025) • Early Bird Price: R3,950pp Non-members (Until 31 March 2026) • Standard Price: R4,250pp Members Awards Gala Dinner Only: |
| To purchase your ticket, kindly make a deposit into the account below: Account Name: PROJECT MANAGERS AFRICA (PTY) LTD Bank: Nedbank Account No: 1288270798 Reference: Name & Surname Ticket includes: • Access to the Conference Keynotes, Panel Discussions, Workshops, Masterclasses • Site Visit • Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon High Tea, • Event Goodie Bag with: conference material, workshop guides, access to event digital resources |
| NOTE: If you require letter of motivation for your employer to pay for your event ticket, we will be happy to assist. • Group discounts available for companies (minimum 6 tickets to qualify for group discount) • Packages that include accommodation are available on request |
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👩💼 Let’s celebrate, empower, and elevate women in project management across Africa!
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