35th IPMA World Congress
Program
The final program for the 35th IPMA World Congress is available below.
Download Final Program (PDF)
The final program for the 35th IPMA World Congress is available below.
Download Final Program (PDF)Day 1
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Registration and welcome activities for participants of the 35th IPMA World Congress and ProMAC 2026.
Time
09:00–13:00
IPMA Awards Winners Club
Dahlia 1
The IPMA Awards Winners Club is a special gathering created to bring together IPMA Award Winners and Finalists in an inspiring and engaging environment. It offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow project professionals, exchange experiences, share insights and celebrate outstanding achievements in project, program and portfolio management.
The event will take place on 16 September, from 9:00 to 13:00 (JST), in the International Conference Center Hiroshima, as part of the 35th IPMA World Congress in Hiroshima, Japan.
The Winners Club provides a space for meaningful conversations, networking and knowledge exchange, allowing participants to learn from each other’s experiences and discover new perspectives and good practices from across the IPMA community. It is also an opportunity to reconnect with fellow Award participants and build relationships that can continue beyond the Awards.
The event is primarily dedicated to IPMA Award Winners and Finalists, but all Congress participants and other guests who would like to join are also warmly welcome to attend and take part in the gathering upon registration.
Participation in the IPMA Awards Winners Club is free of charge, but advance registration is mandatory. Please note that attendance is subject to venue capacity.
Whether you are looking to exchange ideas with other award-winning professionals, expand your network, share your project management experience or simply be part of the IPMA Global Awards community, the IPMA Awards Winners Club offers an excellent opportunity to connect with a global network and celebrate together.
Join the Awards Winners Club by registering via the link below: https://forms.gle/157VCFWVmdqvYMco8
Time
18:00–20:00
Registration
Registration Desk
Time
18:00–20:00
Welcome Cocktail
Himawari
An opening evening gathering for participants to meet, connect, and begin the congress experience in an informal atmosphere.
Day 2
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Time
08:30
Registration
Registration Desk
Time
09:00–09:30
Opening Ceremony
Phoenix Hall
Mika Yokota
Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture
Kazumi Matsui
Mayor of Hiroshima City
Prof. Dr. Mladen Vukomanović
President of IPMA
Mr. Takatoshi Hayama
President of SPM / Representative of IPMA-JAPAN, Hitachi Systems, Ltd.
Moderator: Ms. Megumi Kitamura
Time
09:30–10:00
Keynote: Folkert Visser, Project Director, Ecowende (Netherlands)
Phoenix Hall
Ecowende – The Most Ecologically Innovative Renewable Power Plant Yet
Keynote Title
Time
10:00–10:30
Keynote: Prof. Dr. Mladen Vukomanović, President, IPMA (Croatia)
Phoenix Hall
Fireside Chat: The Project Profession 2035 – Leading What Comes Next with the President of IPMA
Keynote Title
Moderator: Giovanni Pisano, IPMA ESG program (Italy)
Time
10:30–11:00
Coffee Break
HIMAWARI
Time
11:00–13:10
Parallel Sessions
Multiple Rooms
Room A – Dahlia 1
11:00
Corruption as a Constitutive Mechanism of Dark Project Management: Evidence from a Public Infrastructure Megaproject
11:20
IPMA Standards
11:40
Turning Global Ambition into Reality – How Project Excellence Enables the Energy Transition
12:00
Offshore Wind: Sustainable Energy at Scale
12:20
Co-creating a Global Transformation for Sustainable Development through Project Management – Experiences from India
12:40
The IPMA Ecosystem: From Competence Development to Sustainable Impact
Room B – Dahlia 2
1B01
A Study on the Transformation of Project Management in the Era of Generative AI
1B02
Risk Chains in Generative AI Projects: Implications for Project Management Practice
1B03
Project Management Support Using Large Language Models by Incorporating Project Progress Data
1B04
FloBoard Agentic Platform: An AgentOS-Based Project Management Model for SMEs
1B05
Target Management Processes for Large-Scale Mission-Critical Software Development in the Generative AI Era with Domain-Specific Adoption Strategies
1B06
EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE
Room C – Cosmos 1
1C01
Adaptive Project Excellence in Public Infrastructure: Recovery of a Stalled Mega Thermal Power Project Through a Hybrid Step-In Governance Model
1C02
Leadership, Collaboration, and Culture: Key Enablers for Recovering Quality-Challenged Web Projects
1C03
Progressive Agile Adoption in an Ongoing Project: Challenges and Scrum Team Transformation
1C04
ADAPTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR GENERATIVE AI IN CRITICAL SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE: INTERSECTING HIGH UNCERTAINTY AND RIGOROUS GOVERNANCE
1C05
Changes in Work Sharing in Data Migration for Standard Specification Compliant Systems
1C06
Value-Driven Project Design in the AI Era: Approach to Data-Driven Quality Management System
Room D – Cosmos 2
1D01
Code-Centric Approaches to Addressing Security Risks Introduced by AI in Application Development: From Current Risk Mitigation Development Flows to Emerging AI-Based Application Security and Toward New Project Management Paradigms
1D02
A Case Study on Quality Improvement of System Control Components Using Model-Based Testing
1D03
Proposal for Quality Improvement Measures in Projects Involving Complex System Architectures
1D04
A Sustainable Value Creation Model in the Age of AI Based on the Key Competence Indicators of the IPMA Individual Competence Baseline
1D05
Understanding “Not Understanding”: A Structural Analysis from the Perspective of Questioning and Metacognition
Room E – Ran 1
1E01
PROJECT DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES IN THE ERA OF HUMAN-AI COLLABORATION
1E02
Statistical Confidence Limits for OSS Reliability Estimation Based on Deep Learning
1E03
EXPLORING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE VALUE ACROSS THE PROJECT LIFE CYCLE
1E04
Quality as Multi-Tier Stewardship: Reconceptualizing SI Quality in Japan’s Three-Layer SIer Structure
1E05
BENCHMARKING ZERO-SHOT LLM CAPABILITIES FOR MODELING HUMAN STRATEGIC BEHAVIOR IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Room F – Ran 2
1F01
Structural Barriers to IT Organizational Autonomy in Japanese Enterprises: A Multi-Perspective Exploratory Analysis
1F02
ENHANCING PEOPLE RELATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES THROUGH CHALLENGE-BASED LEARNING
1F03
Project Management based on Deep Smarts: A Theory of Un-sayable Skills in Complex Adaptive Systems
1F04
Case Studies on Stakeholder Engagement in Projects Using Visual Methods Relevant to Peace Research
1F05
Beyond Agile Teams: Transparency and Flexible Control as Governance Capabilities for Faster Project Decisions
1F06
The Applicability of the Hiding Hand Principle in Software Engineering: Translating Hirschman’s Theory into a Conditional Framework
Time
13:10–14:10
Lunch
Himawari
Time
14:10–15:10
Keynote: Yuichi Tsuda, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency / Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (Japan)
Phoenix Hall
Asteroid Sample Return Mission Hayabusa 2 – A Successful Example of Large-Scale Scientific Project Management
Keynote Title
Moderator: Takeshi Matsubara, IBM Japan, Ltd.
Time
15:10–15:40
Coffee Break
HIMAWARI
Time
15:40–17:50
Parallel Sessions
Multiple Rooms
Room A – Dahlia 1
15:40
Panel 1: New Trends in Project Management
16:40
Panel 2: Sustainability in Project Management
Room B – Dahlia 2
1B07
Reducing Routine Project Management Workload Through AI Agent Automation on CI/CD Pipelines
1B08
Cognitive Resource Management for Capacity Expansion through AI Agent Collaboration
1B09
A Proof-of-Concept Evaluation of a Two-Layer Strategy for Embedding Quality Assurance into AI-Driven Software Development
1B10
Bridging the AI Testing Gap: Expectations, Realities, and Responsible Adoption Using the BRIDGE Framework
1B11
Resolving IT System Performance Issues through Human–AI Collaboration with Codex
1B12
An Evidence-Grounded Review-Risk Triage Method Using Temporal Information and Large Language Models
Room C – Cosmos 1
1C07
Industry-Wide Business Process Re-engineering in Japanese ETF Market Through AI-enhanced Lean Startup Agile Approach
1C08
Decision Agility – The Achilles Heel of Project Organisations
1C09
Transformed Design Process and Constrained Generative AI Utilization for Large-Scale Load Balancer Migration Project.
1C10
Consideration of Team Building in the Testing Process of Large-Scale Systems
1C11
An Integrated Management Model for Small IT Project Teams with Inexperienced Members
1C12
Estimation Strategies for Navigating Rapidly Changing System Development ― Insights from Low-Code/No-Code (LCNC) Development Cases ―
Room D – Cosmos 2
1D07
Project Management on Promoting Social Implementation of Road Bridge Diagnostic Technology
1D08
Project and Programme Portfolio Governance on a Page
1D09
Stakeholder Management in Project of Cloud Platform
1D10
Managing AI-Ready Distributed Knowledge through Cross-Organizational Co-Experimentation
1D11
Service Quality in Project Management and the Dramaturgical Role of Project Managers: A Propositional Perspective
1D12
Implementation of a Method for Organizational Project Retrospectives by an Enterprise PMO
Room E – Ran 1
1E07
Toward an AI-Based Management Consultation Simulation: A Generative AI Prototype for Initial Interview Training
1E08
A Study on Effective Competency Development Model for Project Manager Development
1E09
Consideration of the impact of increased autonomy on the organization
1E10
Enhancing Proactive Management of Large-Scale Remote Projects with a Customized Workflow Tool
1E11
A Study on Recovery Management in System Renewal Projects Under Cost Constraints
1E12
Optimizing the Development Process, Progress Management, and Architectural Robustness in Data Integration Projects Utilizing No-code tool
Room F – Ran 2
Academic Session
Time
18:00–20:00
Networking Dinner
Himawari
Day 3
Friday, 18 September 2026
Time
08:30
Registration
Registration Desk
Time
09:00–10:00
Keynote Panel: Energy Transition Through Sustainable Project Management
Phoenix Hall
Folkert Visser
Project Director, Ecowende (Netherlands)
Youta Kunitou
General Manager, Global Business, Chubu Electric Power and Advisory Committee Member, Ecowende (Japan)
Slawomir Michaluk
Project Director, Vestas (Netherlands)
Krzysztof Działo
Project Manager, Vestas (Netherlands)
Moderator: Giovanni Pisano, IPMA ESG program (Italy)
Time
10:00–10:30
Coffee Break
Himawari
Time
10:30–12:40
Parallel Sessions
Multiple Rooms
Room A – Dahlia 1
2A13
Establishing Reusable Models for System Understanding, Productivity Improvement, and Quality Assurance in Offshore Development Projects: A Practical Case Study from a Vietnam Offshore Team
2A14
Project Managers as Peace Builders in Cross Organizational Projects
2A15
Overcoming the First-Year Project Manager’s Wall: Key Principles for Successful Projects
2A16
Accelerating the Development of Expert Talent in Enterprise Projects
2A17
Operational Control Methodologies for Secure Development Environment Construction Leveraging Generative AI
2A18
How survive AI-thank-city.
Room B – Dahlia 2
2B13
Practical Application of Generative AI for COBOL to Java Modernization with Practical Considerations for Project Execution
2B14
A Human-Centered Quality Control Model for AI-Driven Software Development
2B15
Proposal for an Inquiry Data Analysis Process Using Generative AI
2B16
Practical Insights into Quality Assessment Methods for AI Checking Service Deployment
2B17
Bridging the Gap Between AI Recommendations and Field Constraints: A Dynamic Management Approach for Delay Recovery in Large-Scale System Development
2B18
From Project Intelligence to Leadership Intelligence: A Framework for AI-Augmented Project Leadership
Room C – Cosmos 1
2C13
Leading Across the Multigenerational Workforce as New Project Leaders
2C14
Concepts of Known Risk Costs in Relation to Contingency Reserve in Project Estimation
2C15
The Impact of Managerial Expectations on the Motivation and Growth of Young Employees
2C16
Quantitative Evaluation of Team Building for Remote, Multigenerational, and Mixed-Background Members
2C17
Delivering complex water management projects under climate change uncertainty
2C18
A Proposal on the Role of Service Desks in Social Infrastructure IT and Their Contribution to Peace
Room D – Cosmos 2
2D13
Ensuring Robust Project Management in Public–Private Partnership-Based DX Projects
2D14
DELIVERING PEACE THROUGH GLOBAL COLLABORATION: THE ROLE OF GAPPS IN BUILDING SUSTAINABLE PROJECT CAPABILITY
2D15
Making IT Support Costs Explainable: A Practical Governance Model from a Japanese Public Sector Project
2D16
A Risk Minimisation and Decision-Support Framework for Supply Chain Security under Project Constraints
2D17
Scope Redefinition and Field-driven Management in Multi-stakeholder Collaborative Projects
2D18
Designing Decision-Ready States under Assumption Breakdown A Structured Approach to Restoring Evaluability under Global Supply Uncertainty
Room E – Ran 1
2E13
Improving Quality of Communication in System DevOps Projects through PEACEful Workspaces
2E14
Project Continuity Management: Why Takeover and Handover Are the Most Underrated Risks in Modern Project Management
2E15
Study on the Importance of Team Building for the Purpose of Business Knowledge in System Reconstruction
2E16
Decline of Teaming in Stable Project Environments and Practical Approaches
2E17
Project Management Design and Evaluation for Data-Driven Public Safety DX with Digital Twins and Responsible AI
2E18
An Empirical Research Design for Examining Competency Differences Between Program Managers and Project Managers
Room F – Ran 2
2F13
Media Reporting on Projects: The Need for Greater Transparency and Project Management Literacy Among Journalists
2F14
Structural Mechanisms Underlying Technology Transfer Challenges in Japan’s Collaborative Drug Discovery Projects
2F15
PMO Maximum Potential as a System Property: Why Standalone Maturity Assessments Systematically Misrepresent Performance
2F16
Misalignment in Performance Management under the Percentage-of-Completion Input Method: A Case Study of the RWE Division at Company A, the Japanese Subsidiary of a Foreign Pharmaceutical CRO
2F17
Study on Process of Managing Misalignment in Global Project Teams
Room G – Sakura
Special Lecture
Sustainability, Leadership and Legacy – Delivering Peace Through Projects
Time
12:40–13:40
Lunch
HIMAWARI
Time
13:40–14:40
Keynote: Tomohiko Adachi, Supreme Principal Engineer, Mazda (Japan)
Phoenix Hall
Digitization of Development Processes in the Automotive Industry
Keynote Title
Moderator: Nagisa Sato, NTT DATA INTELLILINK CORPORATION, Japan
Time
14:40–15:10
Coffee Break
HIMAWARI
Time
15:10–16:30
Parallel Sessions
Multiple Rooms
Room A – Dahlia 1
2A19
Project Planning of ICT Utilization for Supporting the Stable and Sustainable Management of Small-Scale Rice Farmers
2A20
AI runaway risks and peacekeeping — The preventative role of project management in the international community
2A21
Consideration of Project Management for Improving Customer Satisfaction
2A22
Project Management Challenges in Cloud Migration of Large-Scale Financial Legacy Systems with AI Support
Room B – Dahlia 2
2B19
Enhancing Workload Estimation for IT System Development by Applying AI-Assisted Approach
2B20
A Phase-Gated Development Process for Governing LLM Progression in Enterprise System Development for DX Initiatives
2B21
A Proposal of Generative AI Prompt Design Patterns for PMO Work — Toward Stabilizing AI Output Quality in Reporting, Issue Management, and Review Support —
2B22
Transformation of Project Management through AIDD − Enhancing Development Speed and Quality in Waterfall Methodology −
Room C – Cosmos 1
2C19
The Impact of Cultural Differences on Project Execution in Multinational Teams
2C20
Challenges and Countermeasures for Overseas Personnel Participation in Legacy System Maintenance
2C21
Lightweight Change Management and Practitioner-Driven Team Structuring for Stable Software Upgrade Projects
2C22
Project Governance missing in action Success or failure prediction not lessond learnt
Room D – Cosmos 2
2D19
Dynamic Vector Approach: A Practical Human Resource Management Approach for Behavioral Change in IT Service Organizations
2D20
A Practical Report on Project Management for Aligning the Development of a Digital Human Modeled on a Public Figure with Total Experience Design
2D21
Team-Building Competences for Autonomous Collaboration Through Trust and Mutual Understanding —A Practice-Based Reflection on Delivery Projects and Community Activities—
2D22
PROJECT RISK VISUALIZATION AND CROSS-INDUSTRY LEARNING: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE SYSTEM OF SYSTEM FAILURES (SOSF)
Room E – Ran 1
2E19
Quality Debt and Stakeholder Accountability: Managing Unresolved Defects as Risks in Mission-Critical Systems
2E20
Management Interventions and Development Challenges for Knowledge Co-creation in Cross-functional Team Remote Collaboration
2E21
Leading Experienced Teams as an Early-Career Project Manager: Communication Strategies and Servant Leadership in Practice
2E22
Enabling High-Quality Knowledge Retrieval for Financial System Development Projects
Time
16:30–18:00
Free Time
Time
18:00–22:00
Closing Ceremony and IPMA Global Awards Gala Dinner
Hilton Hiroshima, 2F, Ohtagawa
Dress code: Black tie