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06–08 SEPTEMBER 2020 | Lagos–Nigeria
Make the most of two and a half days of knowledge sharing in one of Africa’s fastest growing emerging Markets on 06 – 08 September 2020 at Lagos – Nigeria.
Join hundreds of professionals and practitioners from multinational organizations from Africa and rest of the world to share experiences, reinforce core skills and network with leading international speakers, industry experts and other practitioners across all areas of expertise.
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About PMI Africa Conference
Bringing together hundreds of project, programme and portfolio managers from around the world, PMI® Africa Conference provides two and half days of unparalleled professional development and networking. Congress enhances personal skill sets, empowering leaders to drive strategic organisational objectives through the advocacy and advancement of the profession. Innovative keynotes challenge the status quo, industry experts deliver actionable solutions and peer driven content offers real-world insight into today’s evolving project and business challenges.
This is the fifth PMI Africa Conference, The first was held in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2015, the second in Accra, Ghana in 2016, the third in Port Louis, Mauritius and the fourth in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Each of the conferences attracted over 300 delegates from around the world including –business leaders, entrepreneurs, professors, politicians, humanitarians and industry experts.
The 2020 PMI Africa Chapter Conference is supported by:
Why Attend
Find Your Inspiration
Conference speakers are chosen not only for their expertise but for their passion. Interact and learn what they’ve done to achieve success then take their lead to motivate yourself toward action.
Make Connections
Ask questions, seek advice and meet like-minded people. Gain inspiration and opportunities from a new alliance, business partner, mentor or employer.
Increase Your Visibility
Meet the experts and key influencers in your specific industry or field. Share your knowledge and ideas with others to not only give back and advocate but become an expert yourself.
Stay Current
The global project, programme and business environment is constantly changing. Keep ahead of competition and stay relevant by learning the latest trends and best practises including which strategies and tactics to avoid.
Learn and Retain Valuable Skills and Knowledge
When’s the last time you were able to absorb three days worth of tips, tools and techniques while doing your day job? Step away from meetings and distractions to better assimilate the information you’ve set out to learn.
Prepare for Your Future
To help you develop the skills that employers seek, each of the Area of Focus educational sessions are aligned with an element of the PMI Talent Triangle. Prepare yourself for the future and elevate your value as a strategic partner in business success.
Earn PDUs
Conference provides the opportunity to earn 12.5 professional development units (PDUs) to help maintain your PMI certification.
Think Outside the Box
Gain new perspectives and inspiration from passionate and innovative speakers.
Share Best Practices
Learn the latest trends, gain insights and help yourself and your peers advance the future of the profession.
Our Featured Keynote Speakers
Sunil Prashara
President & Chief Executive Officer Project Management Institute (PMI®)
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DetailsSponsorship & Exhibition
If you would like to sponsor or exhibit at the 2020 PMI Africa Conference, take a look at the sponsorship packages HERE. Can’t find what you had in mind? Let us customize a package that is right for you – reach out to sponsorship@pmiafricaconference.com and put our creativity to the test!
Programme
The PMI® Africa Conference 2020 will feature a diverse number of educational tracks and networking opportunities. Check back periodically as additional offerings will be added to this year’s schedule.
Pre-registration for sessions is not required. Seating will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Day 01 06 September 2020
- Day 02 07 September 2020
- Day 03 08 September 2020
08:00-18:00
Registration12:30-14:00
Arrival Lunch/ NetworkingOpening Session
14:00-14:30
Opening Activities and Remarks
14:30-14:45
Welcome AddressBy Sunil Prashara
14:45-15:30
PMI Board of Director PresentationBy BOD(TBC)
15:30-16:30
Keynote Speaker 1By TBC
16:30-19:00
Networking Social:08:00-18:00
Registration08:00-08:30
Networking/ Welcome Coffee BreakTrack 1
08:30-09:30
By Session Speaker 1
Track 2
08:30-09:30
By Session Speaker 2
Track 1
09:30-10:30
Why great ideas fail and how to make sure they don’tBy Tahirou Assane
Track 2
09:30-10:30
By Session Speaker 4
10:30-11:00
Networking BreakTrack 1
11:00-12:00
By Session Speaker 5
Track 2
11:00-12:00
By Session Speaker 6
12:00-12:30
Group Photo12:30-14:00
Networking LunchTrack 1
14:00-15:00
By Session Speaker 7
Track 2
14:00-15:00
By Session Speaker 8
15:00-15:30
Networking BreakTrack 1
15:30-16:30
By Session Speaker 9
Track 2
15:30-16:30
By Session Speaker 10
18:00-23:00
Gala Dinner08:00-15:30
RegistrationMorning Session
08:00-12:00
Site VisitsBy Technical Site Visit & Social work Activity
12:00-13:30
Networking LunchClosing Session
13:30-14:30
By Keynote Speaker 2
14:30-15:30
By Keynote Speaker 3
15:30-16:00
Closure Activities and Closing WordsBy TBC
16:00-16:30
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