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PMIGL 2025 Spring Symposium

"Sustainable Project Management: Driving Change for a Greener Future"
April 11, 2025 - 7 am - 5 pm

Registration is open for our 2025 Annual Symposium. This will be a face-to-face event!

We’re excited to get together and enjoy some great speakers, networking with fellow members, and interaction with our sponsors.

Our opening keynote speaker will be Dr. Joel Carboni.

"Beyond Sustainability: How the Project Profession Can Solve the World’s Largest Problems"

Project management is uniquely positioned to address the world’s most pressing challenges. In this keynote, delivered by Dr. Joel Carboni—the pioneer and leading voice in sustainable project management, and architect of the most widely adopted sustainable project management tools and frameworks globally—you’ll discover how to move beyond traditional project practices and lead transformative change.

This is not academic theory, but practical, hands-on strategies you can apply immediately. Attendees will gain actionable insights into leveraging the GPM P5 Standard and PRiSM methodology to embed sustainability into their projects and deliver measurable results. Through real-world case studies, we’ll explore proven approaches to ethical leadership, innovative governance, and maximizing impact across people, planet, and prosperity.

This session is not just about managing projects; it’s about leading solutions. Join us for an inspiring and practical journey that empowers project professionals to create a better world—one project at a time.

Speaker: Dr. Joel Carboni

Dr. Joel Carboni is the world’s foremost authority on sustainable project management and the visionary founder of GPM® (Green Project Management). His groundbreaking tools and methodologies, include the PRiSM™ project delivery method and the P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management, are globally recognized benchmarks for green practices. These innovations have been adopted in over 145 countries by corporations, governments, and organizations striving to integrate sustainability into their operations.

He's graduate of Ball State University holding a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development and Environment. With over 30 years of experience in environmental science and sustainability, and 25 years in project management, his career spans diverse sectors including government, finance, manufacturing, consulting, and academia. A best-selling author and writer, he has published over 125 articles on sustainability and project management, with his work featured in leading publications like Forbes where is is a member of the Forbes business council. His educational programs on sustainable project management are delivered globally through partnerships with universities, business consortiums, and professional training organizations.

Dr. Carboni’s global influence extends to his role as a visiting professor at Skema Business School in Paris and As GPM's representative to the United Nations Global Compact, he helped shape the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and signed key initiatives like the Business for Peace and Anti-Corruption Call to Action and was a party to the Paris accord.

Recognized for his contributions to sustainability, Dr. Carboni was knighted by the Order of St. George. He is also a standards writer for the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and contributes to the Global Reporting Initiative’s Pollution Standard. Having worked in 55 countries, he frequently speaks at global conferences, sharing practical insights and inspiring action.

Dr. Carboni's work exemplifies his unwavering commitment to advancing sustainability, fostering innovation, equity, and resilience worldwide.

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Registration opens at 7 AM

Questions?  Contact Neil at Event Managers of MI, LLC

Note: Refunds for registration cancellations up to 5 days before the Symposium will be assessed a processing fee of $8.00; no refunds will be issued for cancellations after the Friday before the Symposium.