PMI Global Summit Series heads to Cape Town

Following a landmark gathering in Kigali that brought together over 1,000 project professionals, industry leaders, and government officials, the PMI Global Summit Series will take place in Cape Town in September 2026

Hosted by Project Management Institute (PMI) Sub-Saharan Africa, the Summit has become Africa’s largest platform for advancing project delivery, leadership, and innovation.

As one of Africa’s leading hubs for business, infrastructure, and innovation, the organisers say the city reflects the scale of ambition and execution required to deliver transformative projects across the continent. “Building on the momentum of last year’s event in Rwanda, the Cape Town edition will be anchored in a bold and timely theme – Africa Delivers M.O.R.E Together”.

“The theme reflects a fundamental shift in how projects are delivered today. At its core, M.O.R.E. is a mindset that encourages project professionals to go beyond execution, manage perceptions, own project success, respond to change, and expand their focus to the broader impact of their work. In Africa, however, the theme carries an even deeper meaning”.

Africa Delivers MORE Together reflects the continent’s longstanding progress, says George Asamani, Managing Director, PMI Sub-Saharan Africa in a statement. “From regional blocs such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the East African Community (EAC), to transformative initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Mission 300, Africa’s greatest achievements have been built through partnership, coordination, and shared purpose”, he said.

Attendees will engage with practical tools for managing mega-projects, explore AI applications in African infrastructure, and network with the continent’s leading project delivery experts. “Critically, the Summit will continue to redefine what success looks like. In today’s context, project success is no longer measured solely by timelines and budgets, but by the value it creates, whether in economic growth, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, or improved quality of life,” adds Asamani.