14 Nov Participation of IPMA Serbia at the 34th IPMA World Congress
Members of IPMA Serbia participated in the 34th IPMA World Congress and the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the International Project Management Association (IPMA), held from September 17–19 in Berlin, Germany.
This prestigious event gathered leading global experts and researchers in the field of project management under the theme “Shaping the Future with Project Management.”
During the three-day program, participants had the opportunity to exchange scientific and practical knowledge, present the latest research findings, and discuss key trends shaping the future of this dynamic profession.
Prof. Dr. Vladimir Obradović, President of IPMA Serbia, actively participated in the Congress and had the honor of officially closing the 34th IPMA World Congress. In his role as IPMA Vice President, Prof. Obradović also took part in the work of the IPMA Council of Delegates, the organization’s highest governing body.
Representing IPMA Serbia as a delegate, Prof. Dr. Ivana Berić, Vice President of IPMA Serbia, also participated in the Council meeting.
Prof. Dr. Marija Todorović, in her role as IPMA Research Director, contributed to the work of the IPMA World Congress by presenting IPMA’s latest research results.
Our member Vladana Stepanović, acting as Manager for the IPMA Global Awards, had the honor of hosting the IPMA Award Winners’ Club, which brings together recipients of the prestigious IPMA Project Excellence Awards.
We are proud to highlight that Prof. Dr. Obradović has once again been entrusted with the role of Vice President of the International Project Management Association (IPMA) for a new three-year term, in recognition of his outstanding achievements and the support of delegates from 71 countries.
The election took place during the IPMA Council of Delegates meeting held as part of the Congress, which also marked the 60th anniversary of the world’s oldest project management association—an organization that has been setting standards and promoting excellence in project management across the globe for six decades.
At the 23rd IPMA Global Awards Gala Ceremony, held on September 19, 2025, at the Axica Congress Center in Berlin, IPMA presented a special lifetime achievement award to Prof. Dr. Petar Jovanović, former Dean of the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, for his exceptional contribution to the development of the global project management community.
Prof. Dr. Jovanović was a pioneer and leading expert in the field of project management in Serbia, a long-time professor and dean of FON, author of numerous textbooks, and mentor to generations of successful professionals.
Representatives of several Serbian companies attended the Gala Ceremony. The MK Group project “Palace of Science” was awarded the Gold Award for the World’s Best Project in 2025 in the category “Social and Regional Projects.” This remarkable achievement marks the first-ever gold medal won by a project from Serbia on the global stage.
Additionally, representatives of China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group Ltd., Belgrade, were also present. Their project “Danube Corridor – Morava Bridge and Workers’ Camp” was recognized as a finalist in the Infrastructure Projects category.
More information about the Gala event and the list of 2025 IPMA Global Project Excellence Award winners can be found here.