By Lori Milhaven, Executive Vice President, IIL
April 30, 2026
On November 5, 2026, thousands of professionals from every corner of the globe will unite online to define the future of our industry.
For 22 years, International Project Management (IPM) Day has served as the definitive global summit for our profession and the space where we gather to decode emerging trends and sharpen our collective vision. This year, we are centering the conversation around three pillars: Purpose, Progress, and Power.
Things feel a bit different this year. We are all living in that “in-between” moment. AI is advancing at a breakneck pace, moving beyond simple, automated tools, yet not fully autonomous, and expectations are rising just as quickly.
It feels like the gap between how we work today and how we will need to work tomorrow is growing every day.
At IPM Day 2026, leading experts, thinkers, and project leaders come together to help you navigate that shift, so you can move from playing catch-up to leading what’s next.
Three Learning Tracks
We have organized this year’s 30+ expert video sessions into three focused tracks:
- Managing Projects: Strengthen core practices and understand emerging trends to achieve better outcomes.
- AI Impacts: AI is moving fast—learn how to manage the changes that matter most to your work.
- The Human of It All: Doubling down on the empathy, leadership, and connection that technology cannot replace.
Meet Your Early Keynote Headliners
We are thrilled to announce the first of our 5 must-see Live Day Keynote Speakers who will be taking the virtual stage to share their “new how-to” for the modern era:
- Mick Ebeling, Founder & CEO of Not Impossible Labs, will open the day with The Fallacy of Impossible, a high-energy look at how a “commit then figure it out” mindset can solve the world’s most daunting challenges.
- Gabor Stramb, Program Manager, PM Coach and Trainer, will explores the versatility required of the modern lead and how to adapt your style to shifting project landscapes, in Different Project Managers Wear Different Shoes.
Why IPM Day 2026 Matters
This isn’t just another virtual conference; it’s an engaging online experience designed for real human connection. When you join thousands of project managers from around the globe, you aren’t just earning PDUs, you are reclaiming your sense of purpose.
“We are moving from a world of ‘doing’ projects to ‘orchestrating’ value. IPM Day is where you find the baton.”
What You Can Expect:
- 5 Live Day Keynotes: Real-time insights from industry disruptors.
- 30+ Video Sessions: Deep dives into technical, strategic, and power skills.
- The “New How-To”: Practical tools to handle the AI-human hybrid workforce.
Lori Milhaven
Executive Vice President at International Institute for Learning (IIL)
Our deepest purpose is to enable growth and success of individuals, teams and organizations with long-lasting, high quality learning in a technology-driven world. Lori is honored to have been with IIL over 30 years, and to make it her mission to focus on continuous improvement, client driven success and to go above and beyond to meet expectations.
