PMI Global Summit Series Asia Pacific 2025​​​​​​​

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This page will provide you with up-to-date information to support your proposal submission and potential participation in the Global Summit Series Asia Pacific 2025. We encourage you to check back regularly for helpful tips and updates to ensure a smooth and successful experience.

What is PMI Global Summit Series Asia Pacific? | 25 – 26 June 2025

PMI® Global Summit Series Asia Pacific 2025 will gather together the global trendsetters, thought leaders, and professionals committed to elevating our world through project success. We welcome submissions from project, program, and portfolio professionals and organizational leaders, regardless of if you hold a formal title of "project manager."

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Event Location
Global Summit Series Asia Pacific will take place in Manila, Philippines, at the following venue:

Grand Hyatt Manila
8th Avenue corner 35th Street,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City,
Manila, 1634, Philippines

Shape the Future of Project Management: Align Your Ideas with PMI’s Focus Areas​​​​​​​

At PMI, we’re committed to driving growth, innovation, and impact in the project management profession. Our four distinct content tracks provide a framework to address the evolving needs of project professionals worldwide—at every stage of their careers and across industries.

We’re looking for sessions that inspire, educate, and deliver practical value within these focus areas. A great session speaks directly to these themes and resonates with a diverse audience, from next-gen professionals to experienced leaders.

Create Your Login!

**Whether or not you have submitted in the past to PMI Events, all submitters will need to create a new user login and password specifically for Events in Manila.**

1. Login Page can be found HERE or select "Login" at the top of the page.
   
2. Select "New User? Click Here" under the login fields.

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        3. Create your profile in its entirety, and click "save". You will use these credentials to access this site throughout the process.

​Begin Your Submission!

1. Once logged in, you will be able to create a submisson.
   
2. You will select "Submissions" at the top of the page to create a new submission.
   

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      3. To return to an existing submission, log in with your credentials (email address and password) and select "Submissions" to view your proposal(s).

Breakout Sessions

Developing a conference is just like a project! Below are the milestones for participation. Take note of the dates as these will impact you.
(Note: dates are subject to change.)

IMPORTANT DATES:
(Note: dates are subject to change.)

For Presentation Proposals: 

For Accepted Presenters: 

Rules of Engagement/Requirements 

• ​​​​Only presentation proposals submitted online and by the published deadline will be considered. 
• While more than one presentation proposal may be submitted, please note that acceptances are limited to a maximum of one per person. 
• One co-presenter may participate and co-presenter information must be shared at time of submission. 
• Submitter is the lead presenter and primary point of contact. Lead presenter is responsible for sharing communications from PMI Speaker Team with co-presenter. 
• Use clear, error-free language and note word limits for titles and descriptions. 
• PMI retains the right to modify titles and descriptions for marketing purposes. 
• Avoid all commercial bias; content is to be educational in nature, neutral and unbiased, free of commercial motive/intent. 
• Priority given to presentation proposals that include original content that has not been presented elsewhere. 

Accepted presenters: 

• Must adhere to published deadlines (see chart below for milestones), 
• Will prepare a draft presentation that will be reviewed by subject matter experts, 
• Will participate in a virtual practice session with a subject matter expert, 
• Must observe any intellectual property rights, and 
• Must register for the event; registration is complimentary for a lead presenter. A co-presenter will be offered a discounted registration rate. 

Presentation Preparation
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Delivering a quality presentation means taking the time to prepare your talking points, visuals, and to practice, practice, practice! Presenters will be given the tools to prepare their presentation in advance in order to deliver a quality-rich presentation to this year’s participants.

To Get Started
​​​​​​​Preparedness is key! Review these helpful documents before submitting your proposal.

• Guidelines for Preparing Your Proposal Submission – Review in advance of submitting as this details timelines and deliverables should your proposal be accepted.
• Presentation Proposal Worksheet – Use this worksheet to prepare your submission before submitting it online. This is highly recommended as you are at risk of timing out if you create your proposal online

How to Make Your Proposal Stand Out​​​​​​​

Your session could inspire professionals around the world. To create a winning submission:

1. Select a Track: Align your proposal with one of the above content tracks.
2. Know Your Audience: Clearly identify how your session benefits specific career levels (next-gen, mid-level, senior leaders, etc.).
3. Focus on Action: Leave attendees with tools, strategies, and insights they can use immediately.
4. Show Your Expertise: Combine deep knowledge with practical examples and engaging delivery.

Submit Your Proposal here

Speaker Webinar Information
If you were able to attend the live webinars, below in the link to the recording along with the link to the slide deck "Your Role as a Presenter".

"Your Role as a Presenter" Slide Deck

Webinar Recording

"What to Know Before You Go" Slide Deck

Webinar Recording

Draft Presentation Submission & Review | Due by 5 February 11:59 p.m. CEST

Approved Global Summit PowerPoint Template:

• Presenters are to provide a draft PowerPoint presentation (using the approved PPT template) with the script or an explanation for the content included for each slide in the Notes section.
• ​​​​​​​This gives the reiewer a clear idea of what will be presented to the audience in smaller bite-sized chunks as well as the overall structure of the presentation. The reviewer will provide feedback to the presenter, who may incorporate those recommendations for the next stage of the process; Virtual Practice. Full instructions will be shared during the speaker webinar. 

How to Cite Resources on Your Presentation:​​​​​​​

• Presentations should be on the approved PMI PPT Template.
• Review the Know Your Audience section on the Homepage.
• Citing references? If you plan to reference or cite materials (i.e. quotes, images, content, etc.) that are not your original work, please reference it on the slide or in a summary slide using APA as a style guide. 
  • APA Citation Guidelines​​​​​​​

Adding Your LinkedIn QR Code:
​​​​​​​Are you on LinkedIn? Did you know that you can create a QR code for your LinkedIn profile? You can display this on your last slide or create a new slide for this at the end of your presentation file. This is a great way to engage your session attendees since they will be able to use their device to "connect" to you via LinkedIn. 

To find your QR code:

1. Open the LinkedIn app on your mobile device.
2. Put a cursor in the Search Bar at the top of the screen then tap on the QR code icon at the end of the Search Bar
3. Tap the "My Code" tab to find your QR code.
4. Select "Save to Photos" to save a copy of your QR code to your mobile device's photo gallery.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Uploading Your Draft Presentation

Please upload your draft presentation to the Global Summit - Draft Presentation Dropbox

Naming Your Files:
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Subject Matter Expert Review of Your Draft Presentation

A Subject Matter Expert will review of your draft presentation with two (2) business days of the date they receive the assignment from PMI Staff. Before submitting your draft presentation, we suggesting looking over the Draft Presentation Scorecard Worksheet which includes the questions on the scorecard.

Virtual Practice Session | To be held between 11 February - 29 February

All presenters will have an opportunity to practice their presentations with a project managment subject matter expert who is a skilled presenter. Immediate feedback is provided and the preseter is then better prepared to deliver their final presentation. 

Reviewers will be reaching out directly to speakers to set up meetings for your virtual practice sessions. If you have not heard from your assigned reviewer by 14 February please reach out to us at Event.Speakers@pmi.org. 

Important Dates

• Speakers need to send their revised PPT presentations based off of comments from the draft review comments to your assigned SME at least 3 days prior to your scheduled session.
• 29 February: Last day for virtual practice sessions to be completed.

Preview the Scorecard

The scorecard is to be completed by your assigned reviewer within two (2) business days of the virtual practice. Before you have your virtual practice session, we suggest looking over the Virtual Practice Review Worksheet which includes the questions on the scorecard.

On-Site Information

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Meeting Room Setup - Volunteer Speakers
​​​​​​​Meeting rooms will be set up with the following standard equipment: NOTE: Equipment may not be moved. Personal devices may not used to deliver presentations.

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• Laptop (Windows-based) with audio sound (presenters may not use their own equipment in meeting room)
• (1) LCD projector
• (1) Screen
• Appropriate speaker microphones on head table, podium
• (1) Wireless lavalier
• (1) Flipchart and markers
• (1) Wireless microphone for audience participation

NOTE: Personal devices may NOT be used to deliver presentations. 

Internet 

While there will be Wi-Fi in the venue, we recommend that any presentation in the program not be dependent on Internet connectivity because of its unreliability, especially in a room that may contain at least 100+ people who have personal devices. We want to ensure that a presentation is successful and not subject to any disruptions because of technical or connectivity difficulties.

Let People Know You're Presenting!

You are presenting at PMI! Raise your visibility as a subject matter expert!

Speaker eBadge
Share with your network! Include a Speaker eBadge in your email signature or social media channels to let your network know that you're participating in this event. Hyperlink and instructions for download  below. 

Personalized eBadge Downloadable File

1. Click "Insert"
2. Choose "Picture" -> "Picture from file"
3. Navigate and choose your image
4. Place and resize the image.
5. Save your file in JPEG format
   • ​​​​​​​Click "File" -> "Save As" -> Choose file destination -> Select the "JPEG" option.
   • Optimal size 1200 x 628​​​​​​​

Become a Blogger
Write a blog to generate excitement and pique interest about your upcoming presentation. Blogs are posted on projectmanagement.com and, while this is a great spot to generate readers, it also attracts attendees to attend your presentation.  Here’s an example of a previous presenter blog: Read V.Sinha’s Blog.

Interested?  Check out our pre and post event blog templates below for more information.

• Pre-Event Blog - We would like to post blogs as early as possible but no later than 2 weeks from the event.
• Post-Event Blog - Were questions raised during your session that you would like to specifically address? This is a great opportunity to continue the conversation and respond to comments or questions from your audience.Post-event blogs should be posted within 1-3 weeks.​​​​​​​

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Earning and Submitting PDUs 

Giving Back to the Profession is a unique opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and skills while growing both personally and professionally. Although not required for recertification, earning Giving Back PDUs is a great way to expand your horizons.

You can earn Giving Back PDUs by giving a presentation –  15 minutes equals .25 PDUs or 1 hour equals 1 PDU. Check out the certification handbook for more details, and visit our online Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS) to report PDUs and view your certification records. Be sure to keep track of your time preparing and delivering your presentation so that you may claim PDUs as a self-reported activity.

• To claim PDUs: Log into ccrs.pmi.org with your username and password, and click Report PDUs. Your PDUs should be claimed under "Give a Presentation."