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International Project Management Day - 4th November 2010, Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park, Reading

The PMI UK Chapter will be holding the fifth International Project Management (IPM) Day Conference on Thursday, 4th November 2010. The theme is: 

complexity"COMPLEX PROJECTS - ELEGANT SOLUTIONS"

The conference will look at the main types and causes of project complexity, and project management theories and practice aimed at addressing them. It will seek to answer the question "is project complexity increasing?" by looking at case studies of complex projects, as well as highlighting tools and techniques for project managers

Who should attend?

If you are passionate about Program and Project management, this is for you. Regardless of which sector or industry you work in BOOK NOW and don't forget you are eligible for 5.5 PDUs for joining us. The Conference will also be an excellent opportunity for networking, making contact with other professionals and organisations.

COMPETITION: Interested to contribute to the debate? We are seeking your feedback on your experiences working on complex projects. MORE HERE

CONFERENCE DETAILS

The Conference will open at 9am, with a welcome from Chris Field, President of PMI UK, and will close at 5pm. Refreshments and a buffet lunch will be provided by the Conference host, Microsoft.

The Conference will be divided into four sessions. The first three sessions will be each be Chaired by a moderator. There will be at least three speakers in each session, coming from a range of difference backgrounds. After the speakers’ presentations, there will be a panel discussion that will include “live” questions from the audience.

The confirmed speakers to date for these three sessions are as follows (updates and agenda will follow later):

Session 1: “Mega projects: dealing with complexity in large projects”

Session 2: “Uncertainty and risk in complex projects”

  • Pete Garratt, Disaster Response Manager, Disaster Management Department, British Red Cross

Session 3: “People in complex projects: What works?”

Following these three sessions, there will be feedback to the Conference on the main recommendations and findings from the sessions. The final session will be a presentation:

Session 4: “Complex projects and programmes”

COMPETITION:

Interested to contribute to the debate? We are seeking your feedback on your experiences working on complex projects. MORE HERE

REGISTRATION

We have now opened registration for the conference. BOOK NOW as we only have 200 places available. First preference will be given to PMI UK Members. The conference fees are as follows:

  • PMI UK Members: FREE (plus £50 refundable deposit)
  • PMI Members who are not members of the UK Chapter: £50 (plus £50 refundable deposit)
  • Non-PMI Members: £100 (plus £50 refundable deposit)

The refundable deposits will be returned to all who attend the Conference. However, this year we will be asking all attendees if they would like to donate £10 from their refundable deposit towards the overseas work of the British Red Cross (BRC). We plan to present the donation on the day of the Conference, to Pete Garratt (BRC Disaster Response Manager), who will be one of our speakers.

VENUE

Our venue this year is: Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park, Reading, RG6 1WG.

The site is readily accessible by car (just off the M4 exit) or public transport (see Directions).

CORPORATE SPONSOR

Microsoft

BECOME A SPONSOR

We have a limited number of opportunities for companies to partner with us on International Project Management Day 2010 and gain direct exposure to our delegates, many of whom fulfil senior Project & Programme Management roles within their organisations.

Become a Sponsor: Are you keen to have your brand associated with the home of PMI Project Management in the UK? We have several different sponsorship packages available including Corporate Partnership, Gold and Silver Patron Packages, as well as opportunities to exhibit and distribute information on your company to delegates.

Become an Exhibitor: Do you have a product or service that you want to promote to the PM community?

Whatever your interest in getting your message to a wide audience of Project Managers just contact us and we can work together to deliver your message: email us at Service@pmi.org.uk or call PMI UK on 0208 751 5626 to arrange for someone from our sponsorship team to be in touch.

QUESTIONS?

For further information on the Conference speakers or content:

Please contact the IPM Day 2010 Project Manager: Penny Farrar via Service@PMI.org.uk

For any other information:

Please contact: Sandra Newman at Service@pmi.org.uk
Tel: 0208 751 5626

 

 

 

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