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Join the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the Association for Project Management (APM), and PMO North for a unique event that brings project professionals together to explore an active scientific research facility and build valuable connections with peers across the project community.

Hosted at the Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington, home to one of the UK's leading scientific and engineering facilities, this event offers a rare opportunity to gain insight into how major research and infrastructure projects are developed and delivered. The programme includes guided site tours and thought-provoking talks highlighting innovation, collaboration, and the changing landscape of project management. 

Whether you are an established practitioner or aspiring to deepen your project management expertise, this event offers a unique opportunity to gain knowledge from experienced professionals. Discover proven approaches to managing world-leading scientific and engineering programmes, and network with like-minded individuals from across the profession.

Don't miss this opportunity to join fellow project professionals for an inspiring afternoon of discovery and networking.

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the Association for Project Management (APM), and PMO North are delighted to invite project professionals to a unique event exploring the delivery of complex scientific and engineering projects. Combining an exclusive site tour with expert-led talks and networking opportunities, this event offers a rare insight into the challenges, innovation, and collaboration involved in managing projects within a world-leading science and technology environment.

Attendees will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover how multidisciplinary teams work together to plan, coordinate, and deliver highly complex programmes. Through guided facility tours, attendees will gain first-hand insight into the scale of these projects, the diverse expertise involved, and the approaches used to respond to changing requirements and priorities. 

Prior to the tours, a programme of engaging talks will explore innovation in project management, highlighting how the challenges and opportunities presented by an ever-evolving scientific and engineering environment can generate valuable lessons and best practices. Speakers will share their experiences, perspectives, and practical knowledge, providing attendees with fresh ideas to take back to their own teams and projects. The event will also provide plenty of time to meet and connect with fellow project professionals. 

Whether you work in project management, programme management, portfolio management, a project management office, or a related discipline, this is an excellent opportunity to broaden your professional network and exchange ideas with others from across the project community. This event is suitable for professionals at all stages of their careers, from those beginning their project management journey to experienced practitioners looking to deepen their knowledge and gain a new perspective on the delivery of major scientific and engineering initiatives. 

Join us for an inspiring and informative experience that brings together practical learning, innovative thinking, and meaningful professional connections.

Organiser:  APM North West Network

CPD:  2.00

Ticket prices:

Student member: Free

Associate member: Free

Member: Free

Non-member: £20

Corporate Partner/Affiliate employee: £10

Agenda - 

13:00 – Registration and refreshments

13:30 – STFC Introduction

13:45 – Presentations, PMO North and APM North West Network

15:15 – Break

15:30 – Daresbury Facility Tours

16:30 - APM Closing talk

16:45 - Networking

17:30 - Close

Speaker -

Simon Horton, Senior Programme Manager, MI-GSO PCUBED - Linkedin 

Simon Horton - Significant experience in managing corporate change programmes across sectors. A well-grounded thinker who combines problem solving, influencing and analytical skills to develop and implement practical solutions to drive performance in pressurized, complex organisations. Confident, enthusiastic and a strong communicator that has experience in delivering change from operation to board level through a variety of methodologies. (MP).