Benelux summit series - Belgium 2026
The Evolving Role of the Project Manager
From Executor to Strategic Leader
One extraordinary day. Visionary keynotes. Immersive workshops. Genuine community. Join 200+ project management professionals as we collectively shape the future of our profession.
Date
Friday, 2 October 2026
Venue
The EGG, Brussels
CPD
PDU Eligible
7 PDUs
Latest updates
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About PM Fair 2026
Where the PM Community Unites
PM Fair 2026 is PMI Belgium’s flagship annual congress — bigger, bolder, and more relevant than ever. In an era where project managers are expected to drive organisational strategy, not just deliver outputs, this is the event that equips you for what’s next.
Part of the Benelux Summit Series, this full-day congress brings together prominent national and international voices for a day of inspiration, learning, and genuine human connection. It also qualifies as a PDU training day — advance your certification while expanding your network.
200 +
PM professionals & enthusiasts expected
8+
Keynotes, talks & interactive workshops
7 PDUs
Eligible for PMI certification maintenance
1 Day
Packed with insight, energy & community
Keynote Speeches
International thought leaders explore the strategic transformation of project management — from delivery execution to boardroom influence.
Interactive Workshops
Hands-on facilitated sessions in the morning and over lunch. Learn, practise, and co-create with peers in real working formats.
Deep Networking
Structured and organic networking woven throughout the day — meet your next collaborator, mentor or client over coffee or lunch.
PDU-Eligible Training Day
The full day counts towards your Professional Development Units. A certificate of attendance is provided at the end of the event.
Program
The full day, room by room
From the first coffee to the closing reception: five rooms, four parallel waves and seven moments where the whole fair comes together. Filter by room or by theme to build your own day.
No sessions match these filters. Try switching a room or theme back on.
Program subject to change.
Discover the complete PM Fair 2026 Program
From thought-provoking talks to expert insights, discover the sessions and speakers that will make PM Fair 2026 a day to remember.
Exploring a vital transition
From Executor to Strategic Leader
Exploring a vital transition
Welcome to the event for project management professionals in Belgium and the Benelux. This year, we explore the vital transition: “From Executor to Strategic Leader: The Evolving Role of the Project Manager“.
Join over 200+ peers for an inspiring day of learning, deep-dive discussions, and face-to-face networking.
Our curated program is built upon four interconnected dimensions of pioneering project leadership to guide your transition from execution to strategy:
Value, Sustainability & Stewardship
Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, circularity, and long-term societal value into core project delivery.
PM Methodology
Tailoring Predictive, Adaptive, and Hybrid ways of working to drive strategic business outcomes.
PMO, Governance & Decision Enablement
Shifting the PMO from process control to a customer-oriented strategic partner.
Megaprojects & Complex Delivery:
Navigating the unique challenges of high-stakes, large-scale endeavors. This track focuses on advanced governance, risk resilience, and multi-stakeholder collaboration when delivering massive physical, digital, or societal assets.
Designed to support diverse learning styles, our interactive agenda keeps energy high throughout the day:
Keynote Seminars
High-impact plenary sessions to inspire forward-thinking ideas.
(Up to 1 hr)
Panel Discussions
Interactive debates bringing together diverse industry leaders and expert perspectives.
(~45 mins)
Fireside Chats
Dynamic, conversational exchanges exploring timely, focused topics.
(~30 mins)
Classic Seminar Presentations
Engaging, structured explorations of advanced PM perspectives.
(~45 mins)
Masterclasses & Workshops
Extended, deep-dive educational sessions for practical skill acquisition.
(30–45+ mins)
From Executor to Strategic Leader
Exploring a vital transition
Welcome to the event for project management professionals in Belgium and the Benelux. This year, we explore the vital transition: “From Executor to Strategic Leader: The Evolving Role of the Project Manager“.
Join over 200+ peers for an inspiring day of learning, deep-dive discussions, and face-to-face networking.
Our curated program is built upon four interconnected dimensions of pioneering project leadership to guide your transition from execution to strategy:
Value, Sustainability & Stewardship
Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, circularity, and long-term societal value into core project delivery.
PM Methodology
Tailoring Predictive, Adaptive, and Hybrid ways of working to drive strategic business outcomes.
PMO, Governance & Decision Enablement
Shifting the PMO from process control to a customer-oriented strategic partner.
Megaprojects & Complex Delivery:
Navigating the unique challenges of high-stakes, large-scale endeavors. This track focuses on advanced governance, risk resilience, and multi-stakeholder collaboration when delivering massive physical, digital, or societal assets.
Designed to support diverse learning styles, our interactive agenda keeps energy high throughout the day:
Keynote Seminars
High-impact plenary sessions to inspire forward-thinking ideas.
(Up to 1 hr)
Panel Discussions
Interactive debates bringing together diverse industry leaders and expert perspectives.
(~45 mins)
Fireside Chats
Dynamic, conversational exchanges exploring timely, focused topics.
(~30 mins)
Classic Seminar Presentations
Engaging, structured explorations of advanced PM perspectives.
(~45 mins)
Masterclasses & Workshops
Extended, deep-dive educational sessions for practical skill acquisition.
(30–45+ mins)
Voices that inspire
Meet the speakers
Practitioners, not theorists. Our speakers come from Belgian and international organisations to share the projects they’ve delivered, the lessons that cost them something, and the ideas worth stealing. Get to know them in and outside the room.
Meet the Speakers
Find your path through the day and learn from the people who've walked it before you.
Venue
A Space for Inspired Thinking
The EGG is one of Brussels’ most distinctive conference venues — a contemporary, purpose-built event space that mirrors the forward-thinking spirit of PM Fair 2026. Its open, modular architecture is the perfect stage for a day of dialogue, discovery and debate.
- Central Brussels — accessible by train, metro & tram
- Nearby paid parking available
- Catering & networking spaces throughout
- 10 min from Brussels-Midi / Zuid station
- Fully accessible venue
- High-speed WiFi and state-of-the-art AV
PMI ®
Belgium Chapter
About PMI Belgium
The World's Leading PM Community
The Project Management Institute (PMI)Â is the world’s leading non-profit professional membership association for the Project, Program and Portfolio Management profession. PMI serves practitioners and organisations with standards describing good practices, globally recognised credentials that certify project management expertise, and resources for professional development, networking and community.
All PMI chapters hold regular events across cities and online. PMI Belgium additionally organises its annual congress — the PM Fair — where prominent national and international speakers are invited to share experiences and discuss the future of our profession. Typically attended by over 200 PMI members, sponsoring organisations and project management enthusiasts.
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Partners & Sponsors
Proud partners of PM Fair 2026
PM Fair 2026 is made possible by generous sponsor support. Packages offer unparalleled visibility to a targeted, senior audience of PM professionals across the Benelux region.
PM Fair 2026 · PMI Belgium Chapter
Sponsorship packages
Four ways to put your company in front of Belgium's project management community — from a logo on the day to a stand, a speaking slot and ten passes for your team.
All prices VAT excl.
Good to know
All prices are exclusive of VAT. Packages are confirmed on a first-come basis; the exhibition stand and speaking slots are limited by venue capacity.
Workshops and seminars are hosted in a breakout room for up to 80 attendees. Sponsor materials for the goodies bag are due four weeks before the event.
Talk to us about sponsoring