At the prestigious National Scientific Conference “Science and Passion as the Key to Success,” the ESG4PMChange initiative was introduced to a multidisciplinary audience of students, researchers, and professionals. Hosted by the University of Information Technology and Management (UITM), the event provided a unique platform to present the project’s mission: integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into the core of modern project management practices.
Through a carefully curated program of keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, and interactive dialogue, participants had the opportunity to examine how sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance are no longer peripheral concepts, but central pillars of effective project management. Speakers shared compelling insights on how environmental and social considerations must be integrated from the earliest phases of project design, influencing not only strategic planning but also team structure, resource allocation, and impact evaluation.
The presentation of the ESG4PMChange project served as a key moment in the conference program, showcasing the initiative’s mission to equip a new generation of project leaders with ESG-aligned competencies. Emphasis was placed on the project’s competency framework, educational tools, and collaborative methodology, all designed to support both students and professionals in navigating complex challenges across sectors.
More than a theoretical discussion, the session invited attendees to reflect on their own roles as changemakers — and how education, continuous training, and meaningful partnerships can be leveraged to build resilient, inclusive, and future-ready project environments.
📌 The initiative was positioned as a timely response to the growing need for high-impact, values-driven project management frameworks across Europe and beyond.
Inspiring Future Leaders Through Knowledge and Collaboration
The conference attracted a diverse group of participants, including:
- University students and PhD candidates passionate about sustainability and innovation
- Academic researchers focused on ESG integration and management education
- Project managers and consultants from public and private sectors
- Representatives of NGOs and policy institutions promoting ethical leadership
- Social innovators seeking practical tools to implement sustainability in their work
Their active engagement in the sessions demonstrated a shared recognition that ESG is not just a compliance requirement—it’s a mindset shift that must be embedded into how we manage resources, people, and impact.
Many participants expressed genuine enthusiasm for becoming actively involved in the future activities of the ESG4PMChange project, recognizing it as a rare and valuable platform for cross-disciplinary collaboration, capacity building, and real-world impact. For many, the initiative represented not only a pathway to deepen their understanding of ESG integration but also an opportunity to co-create practical solutions with peers from academia, industry, civil society, and policy.
This strong interest underscored the project’s potential to grow into a vibrant community of practice, where ideas are transformed into action through shared expertise, educational innovation, and collective commitment to sustainability.
