Project management, awards, celebration, empowering our world
New Zealand Project Management Conference & Awards
21 - 22 May 2025 | Aotea Centre, Auckland
EMPOWERING OUR WORLD
Empower | Innovate | Succeed
The 2025 New Zealand Project Management Conference, themed “Empowering Our World“, shines a spotlight on how each of us has the potential to make a positive impact on our world. Let’s come together as individuals and communities to motivate and inspire each other to drive positive change and build a better future together.
Join a vibrant community of professionals, share experiences, learn, and celebrate remarkable achievements.
This year's conference is guided by three key areas
Explore the intersection of skills, business acumen, and culture. Learn how to cultivate high-performing teams, drive sustainable growth, and create a more inclusive workplace that embraces diverse perspectives.
Ngā Pūkenga Mana | Power Skills
- Multi-Disciplinary Teams: Develop the leadership skills to take charge and lead teams effectively.
- Emotional Intelligence: Enhance your emotional intelligence to foster a supportive and understanding team environment.
- Leadership in Challenging Times: Navigate challenges and obstacles with resilience and adaptability.
Mātau Pakihi | Business Acumen
- Underrepresented Groups: Empower and celebrate the contributions of underrepresented groups.
- Diverse Perspectives: Foster greater acceptance, resilience, and success through diverse perspectives.
- Sustainability: Explore how project practices can contribute to sustainable development, achieving the triple bottom line.
Ahurea | Culture
- Communication: Enhance work-life balance and enjoyment through open communication.
- Leveraging AI: Utilise AI to improve efficiency and drive innovation within teams.
- Tailoring Methods: Adapt tools and methodologies to empower teams and enhance performance.
- Principles Methodology: Adopt a principled approach to leverage agility and responsiveness
This conference is your opportunity to
- Develop Essential Skills: Acquire practical tools and strategies to enhance your personal and professional growth.
- Gain Valuable Insights: Learn from industry experts, thought leaders, and peers.
- Network with Like-Minded Individuals: Connect with professionals who share your passion for making a positive impact on the world.
- Be Inspired: Discover innovative approaches to address local and global challenges to foster a more sustainable future.
By attending this event, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and connections to empower your world – yourself, your team, your organisation, and your community.
As a member of the Project Management Institute, you can earn PDUs across Masterclasses and the 2-day Conference.
Join us in Empowering Our World!
An event for all project professionals
This conference is designed for a diverse range of professionals, including:
- Project Management Professionals: Project Managers, PMO/EPMO Managers, Program Managers, Portfolio Managers, and Project Coordinators.
- Industry Specialists: Business Analyst Leads, Agile Specialists, and Project Managers from IT, Construction, and Engineering sectors.
- Interacting Professionals: Business and Technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
- Decision-Makers: Project Sponsors, C-Level Executives, including CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, CTOs, and other key executives involved in project decision-making and resource allocation.
Agenda
Stay tuned… Our 2025 agenda will be announced shortly
While you’re waiting, download the 2024 conference brochure to get a sneak peek on what could await you in 2025.
Speakers
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While you’re waiting, check the agenda tab to download the 2024 conference brochure to get a sneak peek on what could await you in 2025.
Beyond the Click: The Power of In-Person Event Sponsorship
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25% GST, low marginal tax: Would it benefit New Zealand
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Cyber Security concerns for CIOs a global challenge
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Remote work revolution: Is It good for your mental health & the economy?
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Electrifying Lessons from China: Powering Decarbonisation Locally and Globally
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AI-powered diagnosis: A game-changer for NZ health, but who bears the liability?
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Apathy in a Tight Economy: Why emotional connection matters more than ever
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Engaging your Customers in Today’s Landscape: Can you hear them clearly?
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Masterclasses
Elevate your learning experience with a pre-conference masterclass
Join one of the masterclasses for exclusive, in-depth learnings that delve deeper into specific topics.
These pre-conference masterclasses offer:
- Expert Insights: Learn from industry leaders and renowned experts
- Hands-On Training: Gain practical skills and techniques
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals that share your interests.
- Enhanced Experience: Get even more insights & earn PDUs
Come back soon! We will share topics and facilitators shortly.
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Awards
A celebration of conquering challenges and extraordinary accomplishments
We invite nominations for outstanding project management practices that leverage recognisable approaches, frameworks, and methodologies. We want to hear about and celebrate your innovative solutions and impactful results.
Submit a nomination for any of the available categories by completing the online form. This will enable the awards team to streamline the judging phase and offer any necessary assistance, ensuring a seamless nomination process.
Check out what award represents your achievement:
Key award dates
Nominations Open
16 January 2025
Nominations Close
6 March 2025
Judging Completed
3 April 2025
Finalists Announced
10 April 2025
Award categories
Public Sector Project of the Year
Recognises the success of a project and the associated project team, for the superior performance and execution of exceptional project management of all project types in the public sector.
PMO of the Year
Recognises a Project, Programme or Portfolio Management Office (PMO/EPMO/VMO) for effectively advancing the maturity of their company’s (or other entity’s) projects/programmes/portfolios.
Construction Project of the Year
Recognises the exemplary management and team success in delivering exceptional project performance in the construction sector.
Project Professional of the Year
Recognises a project/programme/portfolio manager for significant achievements or sustained excellence in applying key principles and standards in managing one or multiple projects/programmes/portfolios.
Emerging Professional of the Year
Recognises an individual in the early stages of their career who is already demonstrating strong project practices and making notable contributions to the project management profession and their organisation or other entities.
Academic Achievement in Project Management Award
Recognises an individual or team that has advanced the concepts, knowledge, and/or practices of project-based management through research that significantly advances the profession or aspects thereof.
Sustainability Project of the Year
Recognises a project that has excelled in integrating sustainability principles considering the environmental, social and governance aspects throughout its delivery life cycle.
Technology Project of the Year
Recognises exceptional project management and team performance in the successful delivery of a technology-driven project.
Ticket options
Group tickets
Dinner tickets
Member tickets*
Individual tickets
Member Individual Tickets: All Access - Pre Sale
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Available until 20 December 2024 OR until 50 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 20 December 2024.
Member Individual Tickets: All Access - Super Saver
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Available until 21 March 2025 OR until 50 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 21 March 2025.
Member Individual Tickets: All Access - Early Bird
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For valid ticket, payment by 2 May 2025.
Member Individual Tickets: All Access - Full Price
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For valid ticket, payment by 21 May 2025.
Masterclass tickets
Non Member tickets
Individual tickets
Non Member Individual Tickets: All Access - Pre Sale
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Available until 20 December 2024 OR until 50 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 20 December 2024.
Non Member Individual Tickets: All Access - Super Saver
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Available until 21 March 2025 OR until 50 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 21 March 2025.
Non Member Individual Tickets: All Access - Early Bird
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For valid ticket, payment by 2 May 2025.
Non Member Individual Tickets: All Access - Full Price
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For valid ticket, payment by 21 May 2025.
Masterclass tickets
Group tickets
Multi-Buy 3+ Tickets
All Access Multi-buy 3+ Tickets - Pre Sale
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Must be from same organisation and book at same time. Available until 20 December 2024 OR until 50 tickets sold, whichever occurs first. For valid ticket, payment by 20 December 2024.
All Access Multi-buy 3 + Tickets - Full price
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Must be from same organisation and book at same time.For valid ticket, payment by 21 May 2025.
Awards Dinner
Awards Dinner Only - Individual Ticket
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For valid ticket, payment by 21 May 2025.
Registration Conditions
Ticket Terms
*All access includes conference, welcome function & awards dinner
**Must me a current member of the Project Management Institute
All prices are in New Zealand dollars ($NZD)
A surcharge of 2.5% + GST applies to credit card payments on top of the total amount.
To remain valid, Super Saver and Early Bird tickets must be paid by date quoted.
Group ticket options are valid for registrations from the same organisation, booked at the same time.
By selecting any special pricing offer for classes of organisation, sector, or individuals or using any promotion code, you are asserting to the organiser your right to claim any such pricing offer, and acknowledge the organiser’s right to audit such claim and, if in the opinion of the organiser using its sole discretion the conditions for special pricing are not met, reject any registration.
For full terms & conditions, please visit
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Safe events: our live events are run in line with industry best practice and government guidelines
Awards Sponsor
Brosnan Construction
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