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APM Women in Project Management Conference

26 September 2024 | Convene, 133 Houndsditch, London
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Sponsors and exhibitors

With thanks to our sponsors and exhibitors. If you would like to engage and network with APM’s project professionals through at this or any future APM event please contact Tej Daffu, Events Sponsorship & Sales Manager.

KBR

Stream sponsor

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world.

Drawing from its rich 100-year history and culture of innovation and mission focus, KBR creates sustainable value by helping clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.

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Frazer-Nash

Stream sponsor

Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering, and technology company. We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable.

With c.1500 employees, we work from a network of fourteen UK and four Australian locations. Our people apply their expertise to develop, enhance, and protect our clients' critical assets, systems, and processes.

We use our skills and talents to ensure a sustainable future for society. Our work helps deliver a safe and secure world, where natural resources are conserved, and clean energy is available to all. And we focus on actions to reduce climate change; supporting rapid and far-reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry, and transport.

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CITI Logo - CITI

Stream sponsor

The CITI vision now includes the involvement in more meaningful work, with sustainable project delivery in alignment to our membership of the Project Managers Declare movement. This commits us to supporting clients, partners and our own organisation to plan, design and deliver projects and related change that have a positive impact on the world around us by providing sustainable project outcomes.

Over the past 30 years we have developed specialised approaches and techniques that facilitate personal capability development; support the implementation of organisational practices; and focus on the delivery of value from investments made in change initiatives.

We develop the capability and talent available to organisations to deliver and embed change effectively which improves their ability to compete and thrive.

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Certinia

Stream sponsor

Certinia (formerly FinancialForce) delivers a Services-as-a-Business platform that powers and connects all aspects of services operations, from services estimation and delivery to customer success management and financial planning and accounting.

The company’s Professional Services Automation (PSA), Customer Success, and ERP solutions—delivered on Salesforce’s leading cloud platform—provide the ability to run a connected services business, deliver with intelligence, and achieve business agility.

Headquartered in San Jose, California with offices around the world, Certinia is backed by Haveli Investments, General Atlantic and Salesforce Ventures.

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QA

Pre-conference networking partner

For 40 years, QA has been providing training, apprenticeships and tech skills to global companies large and small. We believe everything starts with our learners – transforming their careers, and their lives, is what motivates us. In 2022 nearly 500,000 people and 3500 organisations learned with us.

QA delivers project management training globally across all the major certifications, including: APM PFQ, APM PMQ, APM PPQ and ChPP. We also provide the project management apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship.

Sometimes the standard course offerings are not an exact fit to your business needs. In these cases, QA's subject matter experts design bespoke learning experiences including: tailored course design, job role definitions and framework design, skills gap analysis (using online tools), learning journeys and career path development, executive workshops (e.g. Project Sponsorship), and project management method development.

 Trusted by brands globally we have experts who regularly publish articles, books and speak at conferences and are dedicated to remaining at the forefront of the industry and up to date with the latest trends.

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20/20 Project Management Training Logo - 20/20 Project Management Training

Exhibitor

For over two decades, 20/20 have been supporting organisations & individuals to deliver projects with excellence through APM accredited Project Management, ECITB accredited Project Controls & Project Leadership training courses.

20/20 go beyond traditional training approaches by offering interactive courses led by highly experienced facilitators who collaborate with you and your team, fostering the growth of your project expertise and facilitating the application of newfound knowledge to your organisational processes.

With 20/20, you can:

  • Explore flexible learning options
  • Learn from industry experts
  • Select bespoke training solutions tailored for you
  • Attain globally recognised accreditations

 

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Army Programmes logo

Army Programmes

Exhibitor

The Army Headquarters provides forces to support operations around the globe and directs, develops and delivers the people, equipment, training and sustainment to ensure the Army is ready to meet the UK’s security and Defence needs. It is very much the nerve centre of the British Army.

As one of the most highly regarded and best equipped armies in the world, it is imperative that the British Army drive forward at pace an ambitious agenda of transformation to remain competitive as the world evolves. To successfully achieve this ambitious agenda, the Army has embedded Portfolio, Programme and Project Management (P3M) at the heart of its operating model to deliver the critical capabilities the Army needs to sustain its world leading position. The Programmes Directorate is at the heart of delivering to the Army what it needs: be that the latest equipment, key logistical support, or developing new programmes. The Directorate is at the forefront of optimising and modernising the Army, in both its equipment and broader support. As a Directorate and the Army's Project Delivery function, we ensure that we provide the professional expertise to add long term value for the Army as an 'intelligent customer' and innovation for our end users to meet its capability demands now - and in the future - enabling the Army to protect the Nation and always be prepared to serve.

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Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)

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Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is a highly specialised part of the Ministry of Defence. We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need to operate effectively. From the procurement of clothes to carriers, food to fighter jets, we ensure our UK military customers have everything they need to carry out their duties effectively. We also manage the recruitment for our sister organisation – the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA).

At DE&S our people are our most important asset, we invest in their development and trust them to deliver. We offer fulfilling careers alongside a wide range of benefits to ensure our employees feel rewarded and appreciated for their hard work. These benefits include market-leading employer pension contributions of between 26.6% and 30.3% of your salary, 25 days’ holiday plus 1 additional day for every year you work up to 30 days, flexible and hybrid working, funding for professional qualifications, and much more.

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Edison 365

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Built on Microsoft, edison365 is an enterprise platform offering end-to-end strategy, innovation, project and portfolio management with its sophisticated suite of tools.  

It’s now easier than ever for teams around the world to plan and orchestrate transformative change, their way. 

And with ultimate configuration, anything is possible! edison365 equips teams with robust project and portfolio management, triage, reporting, powerful workflows, Gantt Charts and more. 

A central location for businesses to reach their goals, maximize their potential, and improve the ROI of every opportunity.

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Oxford College of Management

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Oxford College of Management delivers outstanding training to help project managers navigate the changing world of work. 

Our interactive teaching methods and world-class online learning platform ensure that you gain the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your career. We provide the full suite of APM qualifications - the PFQ, the PMQ, and the PPQ – as well as different methodologies, such as PRINCE2®, AgilePM®, and Praxis™.  

We offer both face to face and online teaching, so whether you prefer to learn in-person or from the comfort of your own home, we’ll have a study option to suit you. With up to 18 months of material access and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results, it’s no wonder over 2,000 organisations have trusted us to train their teams. Enhance your skills and advance your career with Oxford College of Management. 

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Provek

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Provek is a project management specialist training provider. Established in 1994, we have over 27 years’ experience in supporting leading organisations across many business sectors including BBC, EDF Energy, Fidelity Investments, NHS, John Lewis, Nestle, Royal Mail, Southern Water, McCarthy Stone, Rolls Royce, Tata and University of Cambridge.

Our vision is to be our customers' chosen partner in enabling change, delivering excellence through experience, in training, assessment and consultancy.  Our free to use PMA personal skills assessment has been undertaken by over 10,000 project professionals and Provek is one of the largest providers of the Level 4 Associate Project Manager apprenticeship, supporting organisations in utilising their Government levy to develop project management capability.

Every member of our highly experienced team demonstrates our values with passion, enthusiasm and efficiency in everything we do.  This means that we take time to understand our customers' needs, to help them achieve their ambitions in project, programme and portfolio management, providing support and guidance along their individual and corporate development journeys.

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Training ByteSize

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With over 20 years’ experience of delivering comprehensive accredited courses, Training Bytesize offers a variety of leading project, programme, and IT service management certifications.

We offer businesses and individuals flexible industry-leading training, certification, and support in a variety of leading certifications across the major project, programme, and portfolio disciplines from foundations, all the way to Chartered Status. This includes the APM PFQ, PMQ, Praxis, Project Planning and Control, Managing Benefits, and much, much more.

As a family-run business, we are big enough to provide you with the first-class support and resources you need to get the most out of your training, but small enough to care about you as an individual learner.

We pride ourselves on going above and beyond, delivering highly engaging and enjoyable learning experiences that result in well-equipped, enabled, and empowered project and programme professionals.

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Firewood LimitedWellingtone

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Wellingtone are a project, PMO, and portfolio management consultancy, technology and training company with offices in Windsor (UK), Ahmedabad, Dublin and Madrid. We enable our clients to achieve transformational change to their project management capability, in fact we guarantee it.

Established over 22 years we work with organisations of all sizes and industries. We work with our clients as their trusted partner, increasing their ability to deliver projects, driving success for their organisation. Our services and capabilities are unique. Globally we are the only organisation that retains accreditation by both Microsoft and the Chartered Body for Project Management, APM. We are also an Axelos P3M3 Consulting Partner and have authored more training courses to have been Accredited by APM than any other organisation.

Our ground-breaking courses, industry-leading publications, Microsoft technology expertise and reputation set us apart.

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Zoho Projects logoZoho Projects 

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Zoho Projects is an online, project management solution from Zoho that is used by 200,000 businesses around the world to manage their work. Users can plan their work over Gantt charts, track project and team performance closely and thus execute projects on time, every time. Zoho Projects is a comprehensive solution that has everything from task management and budget tracking to issue tracking and portfolio project management.

It is also remote work- friendly and enables teams to stay connected effortlessly with features like virtual meetings and team messaging among others. Because of its competitive pricing, dedicated email, chat and phone support, as well as mobile apps to help you work on the go, teams of all sizes and industries use Zoho Projects, including Airbus, Tata Communications, Stanford University and Dell.

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KeyedIn Logo - KeyedIn

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At KeyedIn, our philosophy is simple: we believe people are happier and more productive when they are doing the work they love.

We provide solutions that simplify business processes and allow for greater output through efficiency and productivity improvements.

Our innovative SaaS solutions provide project portfolio management solutions and professional services automation solutions that automate the workflow of project management and service delivery teams, giving them new levels of efficiency, productivity, and visibility.

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Babcock International

Exhibitor

What you do here matters.

In a world of significant geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important and defence and energy requirements have never been more complex to deliver.

At Babcock you’ll ensure that critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and capable for our defence and civil customers across the world. Be involved in programmes, projects and innovations that solve global and vital problems quickly, and be part of a company where your 26,000 committed colleagues all believe that what we do matters.

Wherever you join us globally, as a principles-driven organisation you’ll do that in inclusive teams that share common this purpose, and where you’ll receive all the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career at Babcock.

Join us and we can start creating a safe and secure world, together.

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Planisware logoPlanisware 

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Planisware is a leading business-to-business (“B2B”) provider of Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) in the rapidly growing Project Economy. Planisware’s mission is to provide solutions that help organisations transform how they strategize, plan, and deliver their projects, project portfolios, programs, and products. 

With close to 700 employees across 14 offices, Planisware operates at a significant scale, serving around 545 organisational clients in a wide range of verticals and functions in more than 30 countries worldwide. Planisware’s clients include large international companies, medium-sized businesses, and public-sector entities. 

Planisware is listed on the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Compartment A, ISIN code FR001400PFU4, ticker symbol “PLNW”).

Connect with Planisware on: LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).

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Tetra Tech Logo - Tetra Tech

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Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting, project management and engineering projects worldwide. With 21,000 associates working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems in water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.  

Tetra Tech’s diversely skilled professionals provide comprehensive project management throughout the whole lifecycle to achieve better outcomes for our clients, stakeholders, and society.

From supporting large blue-chip clients like Ministry of Defence to small schools, we provide industry-leading standards in delivering a wide range of projects and programmes.

Tetra Tech works in the public and private sectors to support capital infrastructure, construction, and transformation projects from inception to strategic planning, design, procurement, delivery, handover, and operations. Our project management professionals provide industry-leading standards through advisory and delivery services that help clients realise their project needs and achieve great outcomes for customers and their stakeholders, and communities in fields such as:

  • property
  • residential
  • nuclear
  • Government services
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Transport
  • Defence
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AtkinsRéalis

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We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

Our corporate purpose and values drive how we deliver value to customers, how we manage resources, and how we innovate. We are proud of our inclusive, diverse and energised work environment and share an open culture founded on our values: safety, integrity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.

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Exeter Innovation

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We are the University of Exeter, a prestigious Russell Group university with a strong commitment to excellence in education and professional development. Our Level 6 Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship programme is designed to equip aspiring and current project managers with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed to thrive in today's dynamic business environment.

At the Women in Project Management conference, we aim to connect with industry professionals and forward-thinking employers who are passionate about advancing their careers and organisations. Our government funded programme offers a unique blend of academic study and practical experience, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to lead successful projects across various industries.

Join us to learn how our apprenticeship can empower your teams, drive innovation, and promote a culture of continuous improvement within your organisation.

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MI-GSO | PCUBED

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MIGSO-PCUBED (MP) is a values-driven project management consultancy combining its unmatched scale, global reach, and end-to-end PMO / PM / Portfolio value-adding range of services. MIGSO-PCUBED supports R&D, IT and Transformation projects and programmes for our industrial, public sector and financial services customers who rely on us.

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ILX Group

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At ILX, our mission is to improve the effectiveness of organisations and individuals through digital learning solutions that drive measurable business impact and deliver value. We help people to improve project outcomes, take control of change and master the delivery of new products and services. ILX delivers portfolio, programme & project management learning and consulting solutions via a blend of multimedia e-learning, games and simulations, mobile learning, traditional and virtual classroom training, practical workshops and coaching. A market leader for over 35 years, ILX has provided best practice learning to more than 500,000 people across 5,000 organisations in over 120 countries. Our courses are developed in-house with a dedicated team of experts to produce quality learning that is engaging and flexible according to the needs of the client. The company and its multi-lingual trainers can support customers around the world.

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PeopleCert

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The PRINCE2 portfolio provides globally recognized best practices for project, programme, and portfolio management. Overseen by PeopleCert, which ensures the development, administration, and quality assurance of PRINCE2 qualifications, it is trusted by over two million certified professionals worldwide. The portfolio empowers individuals and organizations to deliver strategic goals and manage change and risk effectively, ensuring teams operate with efficiency, appropriate governance, flexibility, and a common language. With its proven, structured approach, PRINCE2 Project Management enhances project success across industries by enabling project managers to apply best practices, maintain clear accountability, and deliver focused outcomes. Its adaptable guidance can be tailored to fit any project, of any size and scale, in any environment.

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Kingsfield Academy International Limited

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Kingsfield Academy is a leading training and coaching provider for the engineering and construction industries, helping clients develop commercial competencies for project delivery. Our Programs cover project critical capabilities such as managing scope, contract, risk, change, time cand claims, leveraging project leadership behaviours and stakeholder relationships in increasingly complex environments. As experts in conventional as well as collaborative contracting, we provide coaching, consulting, and training to support organisations rise to the energy transition challenge. Our passion is to inspire more collaborative work and contracting practices on industry projects for the benefit of owners, investors and the supply chain. Kingsfield Academy is an Approved training provided for the UK’s ECITB (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) and offers a range of public courses delivered throughout the year, focusing on Commercial Awareness, Contracts, Risk, Estimating, Project Controls and Competitive Tendering.

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CPS

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CPS is the UK's leading provider of business solutions delivered on Microsoft Cloud Technology. We are passionate about promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the industry, with a special emphasis on supporting women in project management. Our mission is to help organisations unlock the potential of the Microsoft cloud to digitally transform, achieve more with less, and make the most of existing resources. Microsoft's PPM suite empowers you to generate ideas, prioritise resources, and measure performance to maximise returns, enabling you to reach new heights. 

Our award-winning team excels at overcoming complex challenges, whether through bespoke solutions or deploying our solution accelerators in days. We leverage extensive industry knowledge to create solutions tailored to meet your organisation's needs. 

While technology is a powerful enabler, our approach goes beyond just technology. From strategy to delivery, governance design, and process optimisation, our consultants draw on knowledge gained across various industries to work with you in designing, building, and adopting a sustainable ecosystem capable of achieving your objectives. We provide practical tools and ideas to drive career growth and project success. 

CPS is committed to improving gender representation in leadership roles and closing the gender pay gap, which is currently 16% higher than the national average. We have been recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces for Women 2024 by Great Place to Work UK.  

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