Published August 13, 2026
Connect, learn, and lead change with a global community of project professionals on November 5, 2026.
What is International Project Management (IPM) Day?
IPM Day is an annual global virtual event for anyone who leads, delivers, or drives change, from project managers to team leaders, professionals, and executives across every industry. This year’s event opens on November 5, 2026, with 90 days on-demand access. Thousands of people are expected to tune in for one electric day featuring 5 live keynote speakers and access to 30+ on-demand video presentations and materials. You will join a global community proving that project success is beyond a job; it is a mindset, a movement, and a skill set for every profession.
Our theme this year is: Purpose, Progress, and Power.
How Did IPM Day Start?
International Project Management Day (IPM Day) began with Frank P. Saladis‘ vision in 2004 and was brought to life by the IIL team, under the leadership and support by Lori Milhaven, EVP of Strategic Projects at IIL.
Twenty-two years later, that vision has grown into a global online event, with thousands of attendees, expert speakers from around the globe, and a community spanning every continent. Each year, on the first Thursday of every November, professionals come together to share ideas, learn, and turn those ideas into action.
IPM Day marks 22 years of Purpose, Progress and Power, and we’re making this year’s event our biggest yet.
When is IPM Day 2026?
IPM Day 2026 goes live on Thursday, November 5, 2026. All sessions will be available on demand for 90 days. IPM Day is always held on the first Thursday in November.
Who is IPM Day For?
IPM Day is for more than project managers. While it began as a project management event, we know that project management skills are valuable in every role, industry, and profession. Today, IPM Day brings together professionals, new, seasoned, and everything in between.
Whether you lead teams, drive change, deliver results, or navigate competing priorities, you can find practical insights and inspiration to help you succeed. The skills at the heart of project management, leading through change, adapting under pressure, and turning ideas into results, belong to everyone.
Who is Presenting at IPM Day 2026?
Along with 30+ speakers, IPM Day 2026 features 5 Live Day Keynotes with their sessions below:
- Mick Ebeling – The Fallacy of the Impossible
- Giovana Cury Pagliuca – How to Set Your Team Up for Failure (So They Can Succeed)
- Gabor Stramb – Same Title, Very Different Pressure!
- Dr. Elissa Farrow – Leading from Every Seat: Co‑Design, Followership and Project Delivery
- Dr. Ed Hoffman and Joti Balani – AI Mission Education: From Assessment to Action
What Topics Will IPM Day Cover?
IPM Day 2026, themed Purpose, Progress, and Power, explores the mindsets and skills shaping the future of project management. Sessions will cover AI in project management, leadership, agility, business relationship management, and practical strategies for navigating today’s hybrid, AI-enabled project management. Sessions are organized in three tracks: Projects in Motion, AI Impacts, and the Human of it All.
Whether you are looking to lead with greater purpose, drive measurable progress, or build the skills to adapt to change, IPM Day offers insights you can put into practice.
Why Attend IPM Day?
IPM Day offers practical learning, global connections, and valuable professional development opportunities:
- Earn credentials: Earn up to 26+ PDUs and SEUs toward your PMP or other certifications
- Learn from top voices: Hear from experts and practitioners shaping the future of project management
- Connect globally: Network with thousands of professionals during live sessions and breaks
- Learn your way: Join for real-time Q&A on live day, or watch sessions on demand at your own pace
- Build in-demand skills: Get complimentary access to two self-paced on trending topics to expand your knowledge and skills
Who Are the IPM Day Champions?
Every year, we are honored to partner with the organizations that champion IPM Day. These Champions invest in an Enterprise License, giving everyone in their organization access to IPM Day and its valuable resources. Their commitment goes beyond professional growth. It reflects a desire to learn, adapt, and apply the latest practices and techniques to deliver better project outcomes. That commitment has a ripple effect that extends beyond their organizations, strengthening communities, networks, and the people who benefit from the projects they deliver.
This year, we are proud to recognize our 2026 Champions: Abbott, Boeing, CVS Health, Nestlé, Nokia, PMI France, Rockwell Automation, and TD Bank.
What is the Cost and How Do I Register?
The registration fee for IPM Day is $89 USD per person. We offer discounted rates for IIL PMI Advantage Program™ members and partner organizations. We also offer group and enterprise licensing for organizations.
Registration for IPM Day includes the following features and benefits:
- Access to live day session Q&A with Keynote Speakers
- Access to 30+ live and on-demand presentations
- Downloadable access to presentation materials (PDF) and handouts
- Access to two self-paced learning courses
- Up to 26+ PDUs & SEUs
- 90 days of on-demand access
Not sure if your organization has an IPM Day Enterprise License? Contact us here.
Ready to join thousands of professionals? Register for IPM Day 2026 →
IPM Day 2026 — Quick Facts
What it is: IIL’s annual global virtual event for anyone who leads, delivers, or drives change — not just project managers.
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Format: 100% virtual — live day + 90 days on-demand access
Theme: Purpose, Progress, and Power
Edition: 22nd annual
Who it is for: Project managers, professionals, team leaders, executives, and across every industry — novice to seasoned pro
What’s included:
- 5 live keynote speakers
- 30+ on-demand video presentations
- 2 free self-paced courses
- Up to 26+ PDUs/SEUs
Price: $89 USD standard registration (discounts for IIL Advantage members, partners, and groups)
2026 Keynote Speakers:
- Mick Ebeling
- Giovana Cury Pagliuca
- Gabor Stramb
- Dr. Elissa Farrow
- Dr. Ed Hoffman & Joti Balani
2026 Champions (Enterprise License partners): Abbott, Boeing, CVS Health, Nestlé, Nokia, PMI France, Rockwell Automation, TD Bank
Origin: Founded in 2004 — idea by Frank P. Saladis, brought to market by IIL Founder/CEO E. LaVerne Johnson and IIL EVP Lori Milhaven
Registration: https://www.iil.com/international-project-management-day/
