8–9 October
Verona, Italy
Associazione M15 – Magazzini delle Professioni

Professional Development and Well-Being of EU Project Managers

Professional Development

and Well-Being

of EU Project Managers

PM AGORA began in 2024 as an initiative created by EU Project Managers who felt the need to connect with peers across Europe to share the challenges of the profession, exchange experiences, and collectively find better ways of working. What started as a response to a real professional need has grown into an established space for development, learning, and community-building. Today, PM AGORA brings together EU Project Managers from across Europe to stay informed about the field, build new skills, meet and network with colleagues, and reflect on the human side of project work, including wellbeing and mental health. At its core, PM AGORA is about strengthening a shared professional identity and creating a collective voice for advocacy, collaboration, and long-term change in the sector.

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PM Agora 2026: come for the event,
stay for Verona

This year we are taking you to Verona, a city with a major historical legacy also known as the<br> “City of Love” as it is the setting for William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

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PM Agora prelude: an informal Networking evening with Music, Drinks & Bites

Join us for a relaxed evening before the official start of the event, where you can enjoy drinks and refreshments while connecting with fellow participants. The perfect opportunity to break the ice, expand your network, and set the stage for meaningful discussions in the days ahead.

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Why Us?

EU Project Design & Funding Strategies

Participants will explore effective strategies for EU project design and implementation, with a focus on adapting to policy shifts, unlocking funding mechanisms, and aligning with sustainability and innovation goals. Plenary sessions and interactive labs will provide actionable insights on how to respond to the evolving landscape of EU programmes.

Strategic Influence & EU Collaboration

This theme highlights the growing role of project managers in shaping EU programme dynamics. Sessions will cover healthy collaboration vs. competition within partnerships, the strategic use of lobbying, and how public and private actors can co-create stronger EU initiatives. Structured breakout discussions will offer opportunities for peer exchange and collective reflection.

Wellbeing & Resilience in Project Work

Recognising the demands of the sector, PM Agora integrates wellbeing into the professional dialogue. Workshops will address burnout, time pressure, and the emotional challenges of EU project work, offering participants tools to manage stress and sustain long-term performance.

Networking & Experiential Exchange

PM Agora blends formal and informal networking through thoughtfully designed experiences. From the welcome gathering on October 1st to team-based activities like the Larnaka Treasure Hunt, attendees will connect, collaborate, and build relationships in a relaxed and engaging setting.

Meet the Speakers

Astrid Hannes

Head of Projects at European Regions Research and Innovation Network

Igor Razbornik

Founder of SMART IDEA

Leonardo Lorusso

Founder of DR & Partners

Harry Konstantopoulos

Board Member – Treasurer, and Co-Founder of the PM² Alliance

Sylvia Liuti

Gender Equality Expert - Director of Internationalisation and EU projects management

Kelly Diapouli

Artistic Director of Larnaka2030

Konstantinos Georgiou

General Coordinator of Entrepreneurship Committee and Expert for Entrepreneurship of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, and Chief Education Officer of the Department of Secondary Technical and Vocational Education and Training of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth (MESY)

Marianella Parra

Education Lead, Learning and Training Design

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The Organizers

Christina Achilleos

Founder & CEO of InnoEUsphere

Andreas Stefanidis

President of the Academy of Entrepreneurship & of the Educational Association of Athens HFAISTOS

Alessandro Carbone

Founder of T-hap, Senior EU project manager, trainer & consultant

Alexandra Pavlou

Communication and Social Media Manager at InnoEUsphere

Iryna Pushchak

Project Manager at T-hap

Evi Papa

Communications Manager at Academy of Entrepreneurship

Diamantis Ampatzis

Strategic Lead & Project Manager InnoEUsphere

Mariaelena Romanini

Senior project manager at T-hap

Helena Stamou

Growth Director at Academy of Entrepreneurship

Our Local Partner

GLOCAL FACTORY

Its core business includes planning and implementation of projects and training in the fields of education, innovative learning, entrepreneurship, social inclusion, migrants’ integration, for young and adult people.

Our Sponsors

Community Partners

Become a Community Partner

All organisations represented by registered participants of PM AGORA 2025 automatically become Community Partners.

This means your organisation’s logo will be proudly featured on our website and event materials, highlighting your commitment to collaboration, professional growth, and the future of EU project work.

It’s more than just a ticket, it’s your entry into a growing network of like-minded changemakers across Europe.