“For 30 years, we have been building an international community committed to excellence in Project Management”

This edition includes important new features in its structure.

We wanted this edition to be truly special. For this reason, we have expanded the Congress activities to include a commemorative event on the afternoon of July 7th in celebration of this 30th edition.

It will be a space designed to recognize the Congress’s trajectory, highlight the people who have made it possible, and strengthen the sense of community that defines this event.

The Congress has gained increasing international recognition. What role has IPMA played in this process?

IPMA’s support has been essential in recent years. We represent what is arguably the most influential project management organization worldwide, and the support and presence of its leaders at recent Congress editions clearly show that they hold our organization in high regard.

This collaboration has strengthened the international visibility of the Congress, aligned it with global standards in project management, and attracted an increasingly diverse and highly qualified community.

In addition, the connection with IPMA brings added value in terms of recognition, quality, and access to international networks.

One of the pillars of the Congress is its thematic areas. Why are they so relevant?

The thematic areas help structure knowledge and embrace the diversity of the project management and engineering fields.

They not only organize the papers presented at the Congress, but also facilitate dialogue between researchers and professionals with shared interests, creating much richer and more specialized spaces for exchange.

The Congress also focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Why are they important?

The Sustainable Development Goals occupy a central place in the Congress approach. Project management plays a key role as a driver of change, as it enables ideas to be transformed into concrete actions with a real impact on society.

In this edition, the integration of the SDGs has been further strengthened both within the thematic areas and the presented content, encouraging research and projects that contribute to global challenges such as sustainability, responsible innovation, and social development.

We firmly believe that projects should not only be efficient, but also generate long-term value aligned with the major challenges facing today’s world.

Beyond the scientific program, the Congress is also known for its parallel activities. What role do they play?

Parallel activities are an essential part of the Congress experience. They include meetings, networking spaces, visits, and activities that allow attendees to interact in a more relaxed environment.

These activities complement the technical content and help strengthen relationships among participants and with the host city, which in this edition is Castellón de la Plana.

Teamwork is essential in an event of this magnitude. Would you like to highlight any particular support?

Absolutely. We would especially like to thank Universitat Jaume I for its involvement and support in organizing this edition. In particular, the School of Technology and Experimental Sciences, whose commitment has been fundamental in making this Congress possible.

Although the Congress is the result of a collective effort, I would also like to highlight the work of everyone involved in the Scientific Committee for ensuring academic rigor and quality, as well as the dedication and coordination capacity of the entire Organizing Committee.

Without this human team, the Congress would not be possible.

What message would you like to share with the community in this special edition?

We are facing a truly unique edition.

The 30th edition is not only a celebration, but also an opportunity to strengthen our community, recognize what has been built, and continue moving forward together.

We invite all professionals, researchers, and organizations to be part of this moment and to contribute to the future of project management.