Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s foremost authority on project management, has said that PMI Global Summit Series Africa 2025 will take place from 19 to 21 August 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda. This marks the highly anticipated return of the event following its postponement in 2024.
As the only event of its kind in Africa, the organisers said the Summit will convene key stakeholders shaping the future of project management—fostering collaboration, innovation, and skills development.
“PMI Sub-Saharan Africa’s flagship Global Summit Series Africa returns with an expanded agenda, offering expert-led discussions and enhanced engagement for project professionals. With the theme “Africa On Purpose: Gather. Grow. Guide,” the event will convene industry leaders, executives, and government representatives to advance project management’s role in Africa’s development.
it is said the Summit will feature thought-provoking keynotes, industry-focused panels, and discussions on AI, digital transformation, and sustainability shaping the future of project management
“The decision to return to Rwanda was a natural one, as the country reflects key values that drive successful project management—innovation, resilience, and a commitment to progress,” says George Asamani, Managing Director, PMI Sub-Saharan Africa in a statement. “We also wanted to honour our commitment to project professionals in Rwanda and ensure that the efforts of the community in organising PMI Global Summit Series Africa were not in vain. In fact, their work has laid an even stronger foundation for a Summit that will be more impactful, relevant, and future-focused than ever before.”
