Frequently Asked Questions

IPM Day is an annual global virtual event for anyone who leads, delivers, or drives change, from project managers to team leaders, professionals, and executives across every industry.  This year’s event opens on November 5, 2026, with 90 days on-demand access. Thousands of people are expected to tune in for one electric day featuring 5 live keynote speakers and access to 30+ on-demand video presentations and materials.  You will join a global community proving that project success is beyond a job; it is a mindset, a movement, and a skill set for every profession.

Our theme this year is: Purpose, Progress, and Power.

International Project Management Day (IPM Day) began with Frank P. Saladis‘ vision in 2004 and was brought to life by the IIL team, under the leadership and support by Lori Milhaven, EVP of Strategic Projects at IIL.

Twenty-two years later, that vision has grown into a global online event, with thousands of attendees, expert speakers from around the globe, and a community spanning every continent. Each year, on the first Thursday of every November, professionals come together to share ideas, learn, and turn those ideas into action.

IPM Day marks 22 years of Purpose, Progress and Power, and we’re making this year’s event our biggest yet.

IPM Day is always held on the first Thursday in November.

This year, IPM Day 2026 goes live on Thursday, November 5, 2026. After the live day, all sessions will be available on demand for 90 days.

IPM Day is for more than project managers. While it began as a project management event, we know that project management skills are valuable in every role, industry, and profession. Today, IPM Day brings together professionals, new, seasoned, and everything in between. 

Whether you lead teams, drive change, deliver results, or navigate competing priorities, you can find practical insights and inspiration to help you succeed. The skills at the heart of project management, leading through change, adapting under pressure, and turning ideas into results, belong to everyone. 

Along with 30+ speakers, IPM Day 2026 features 5 Live Day Keynotes with their sessions below:

• Mick Ebeling – The Fallacy of the Impossible
• Giovana Cury Pagliuca – How to Set Your Team Up for Failure (So They Can Succeed)
• Gabor Stramb – Same Title, Very Different Pressure!
• Dr. Elissa Farrow – Leading from Every Seat: Co‑Design, Followership and Project Delivery
• Dr. Ed Hoffman and Joti Balani – AI Mission Education: From Assessment to Action

IPM Day 2026, themed Purpose, Progress, and Power, explores the mindsets and skills shaping the future of project management.  Sessions will cover AI in project management, leadership, agility, business relationship management, and practical strategies for navigating today’s hybrid, AI-enabled project management.  Sessions are organized in three tracks: Projects in Motion, AI Impacts, and the Human of it All.

Whether you are looking to lead with greater purpose, drive measurable progress, or build the skills to adapt to change, IPM Day offers insights you can put into practice.

IPM Day offers practical learning, global connections, and valuable professional development opportunities:

• Earn credentials: Earn up to 26+ PDUs and SEUs toward your PMP or other certifications
• Learn from top voices: Hear from experts and practitioners shaping the future of project management
• Connect globally: Network with thousands of professionals during live sessions and breaks
• Learn your way: Join for real-time Q&A on live day, or watch sessions on demand at your own pace
• Build in-demand skills: Get complimentary access to two self-paced on trending topics to expand your knowledge and skills

The registration fee for IPM Day is $89 USD per person. We offer discounted rates for IIL PMI Advantage Program™ members and partner organizations.  We also offer group and enterprise licensing for organizations.

Registration for IPM Day includes the following features and benefits:

• Access to live day session Q&A with Keynote Speakers
• Access to 30+ live and on-demand presentations
• Downloadable access to presentation materials (PDF) and handouts
• Access to two self-paced learning courses
• Up to 26+ PDUs & SEUs
• 90 days of on-demand access

Not sure if your organization has an IPM Day Enterprise License? Contact us here.

Ready to join thousands of professionals? Register for IPM Day 2026 →

You will receive full access to 26 hours’ worth of content including:

• Keynote Sessions: Attend scheduled keynotes with live Q&A sessions during our live day broadcast. (All live sessions will be recorded and available to stream at your own convenience for 90 days)
• Presentations: Stream additional presentations on a range of topics at your own convenience.
• Free Courses: Continue your learning with free registration for 2 of our self-paced courses. These courses will be accessible to you for 120 days after registration is activated.
• Resources: Download informational documents and articles from our speakers, sponsors, and educational community.
• Networking Lounge: Communicate and connect with other attendees from around the world at the conference.
• Exhibitors: Visit and learn more about the sponsors of our event.
• Badges: Earn and track badges by completing certain activities/games during the event. If you earn enough badges, you will have a chance to win prizes. (Chance for prizes available on the live day only)

Yes, we are happy to offer group discounts as well as an unlimited license option (flat rate pricing). We recommend the purchase of an unlimited license if you have 100+ users. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Attending an online conference allows you to participate in world-class sessions and engage with industry experts from around the world from the comfort of your own home. Our events are convenient, flexible, sustainable, and cost-effective.

We would be happy to provide a receipt. Please email [email protected] so we can assist you.

Refunds are not provided for online conferences; however, our team would be happy to work through other credit options with you. Please email [email protected] for assistance.

Attendees can log into the IPM Day Conference via your Learner Dashboard in IIL’s Learning Center.

Once logged in, the conference should appear in the Self-Paced tab of your registrations. Click the “View” button to the far right of the title. (or “Continue” if you’ve previously accessed). This will bring you into the conference attendee information portal.

In section 2 of the left-hand menu titled “Attend the Conference”, you’ll find the “Enter the Conference Platform” page with a button to “Go to Online Conference”. This will open the IPM Day platform lobby in a new tab where you will be automatically logged in.

If you see an error, or are redirected to a login screen, you may have the conference platform already open in another tab. 

If you have any trouble logging in or further questions, please contact [email protected].

The 2 free self-paced courses for International Project Management Day 2026 will be announced soon.

Registration for the free self-paced courses will appear in the conference details portal available in your Learner Dashboard.

Run a system check for your computer or device here.

In most cases firewalls will not pose a problem. You should be able to participate in the entire event even if your company has a firewall in place. There is a port checker in the system check. This will allow you to see any potential issues.

Run the System Check here.

Google Chrome is the browser we recommend for the best quality experience, however, please find guidelines for all browser types at IIL Support under “Online Conference Technical Troubleshooting & Browser Settings” here.

By attending the conference, you can earn PMI Professional Development Units (PDUs) or Scrum Alliance Scrum Education Units (SEUs).

• PDUs: The conference and online courses will provide up to 26 PDUs depending on the type of PMI certification the participant holds. PDU Talent Triangle estimates will be announced closer to the live day event.
• SEUs: By attending all presentation sessions and online courses you are eligible to receive up to 26 SEUs.

To claim PDUs you will need a PDU claim code for each presentation and course associated with the conference. These will be made available to you within the conference platform and within your Learner Dashboard. You will need to claim your PDUs for the event through PMI directly. Click here for more information.

To claim SEUs no claim code is required. You will need to claim your SEUs for the event through Scrum Alliance directly. Click here for more information.

PDU Claim codes will be available to you within the conference overview page in your Learner Dashboard. If you are having trouble finding or opening this document, please contact [email protected] for additional support.

Unfortunately, our conference platform cannot track this for you. Once our official agenda has been announced for the event, we will provide all attendees with a downloadable PDF tracker.

Yes, you will be issued a Certificate of Attendance within your Learner Dashboard upon completion of the conference resource portal in IIL’s Learning Center. Once a Certificate is issued you will find it in the “Certificates” tab of your Learning Content area in the dashboard. From there you can view, print, or share your certificate to LinkedIn.