MORE THAN 1,500 project managers are expected at the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Congress – Europe, Middle East and Africa in Dublin next May. The high-profile event will be one of the most significant at the new Convention Centre.

PMI is the world’s leading organisation for professional project management. With more than half a million members and holders of its credentials in 185 countries, it is dedicated to making project management indispensable for business results.

PMI Global Congress events are an important part of the PMI programme. The three-day event in Dublin will include a keynote address and more than 45 educational presentations.

There are more than 1,200 PMI members in Ireland, more than 800 of whom are members of the Ireland chapter of the institute. They work in all sectors, including IT, pharmaceuticals, construction and manufacturing, collectively managing millions of euro in project investment.

Kieran Boyce, president of the Ireland chapter, said: “This is a huge boost for the project management profession . . . and a strong endorsement of Dublin.”