PMO NEW ZEALAND CONFERENCE 2026
The PMO Value Breakthrough
International PMO thought leader Américo Pinto is coming to New Zealand for a half-day experience bringing global insights, local perspectives, practical discussion, and peer learning together.
Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington leaders across Aotearoa will have the opportunity to explore what leading organisations are doing differently, and what it could mean for the future of their own organisations.
Three cities. One global voice. A conversation about what’s next.
Auckland, Cordis Hotel, 9 October 2026
Christchurch,Crowne Plaza, 12 October 2026
Wellington, Copthorne Hotel, 13 October 2026
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What Practical value or benefits will I take away from this event?
Gain fresh global & local perspectives. Connect with senior peers. Take practical insights back to your organisation.
Conference: Global PMO Masterclass
The PMO Global Masterclass is a focused peer forum for senior leaders, practitioners, and project professionals at every stage of their journey, who are looking beyond traditional training and want a space to share experiences, challenge thinking, and learn from others facing similar organisational challenges.
It’s a practical, ongoing conversation built around learning, collaboration, and connection, giving leaders the opportunity to explore new perspectives, strengthen their leadership, and consider how organisational capabilities can create greater value.
Less classroom, more conversation. Less theory, more practical insight you can take back to your organisation.
From Delivery to Influence
Connecting Trends & Insights
AI + Emerging Practices
Global x New Zealand
Who Should Attend:
For Executives and Project Management Professionals to develop a shared understanding of what strong PMO practice looks like and how it can enable the organisations’ transformation in continuously bringing value.
- Executive & Senior Leaders
- PMO & Strategy leaders
- Project and Change Managers
What’s Included:
- Global Insights with Américo Pinto
- Aotearoa Perspectives
- Interactive Panel Discussion
- Peer Networking
- Practical Takeaways
- Lunch & Refreshments
- e-Certificate of Attendance
- 4 PDU points for PMI certified professionals
Our Global Speaker
Meet Americo Pinto:
Global PMO thought leader. Practical insights for leaders in Aotearoa.
Americo Pinto is an internationally recognised expert in PMO, project, programme and portfolio management, with decades of experience helping organisations strengthen the connection between strategy, delivery and business value.
For the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, Americo brings his global experience and practical perspective to a local conversation with senior leaders—sharing what is working globally, what leaders can learn from one another, and how organisations can turn strategy into meaningful outcomes.
Global experience. Local conversations. Practical ideas for what’s next.
Global Impact
Established Annual Global PMO of the Year Competitions since 2018
Participants: 53 PMOs • 28 Countries • Judges: 960 Judges • 114 Countries
Global Reach
180+ countries 60,000+ PMO professionals.
20+ Years
Helping organisations build strategic PMOs.
Creator
PMI PMO Practice Guide
PMI-PMOCP Certification
PMO Value Ring
Itineraries: Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch
One Day. Two Conversations.
Each location runs in two parts. The morning is an Executive Roundtable: a closed-door conversation for CEOs, CFOs, CIOs and PMO leaders about what the business actually needs from its PMO, and how to prove it’s delivering. The afternoon is the PMO Masterclass: four working sessions with Américo Pinto on designing, running and defending a PMO that creates measurable value, followed by a panel of New Zealand leaders on where the PMO is heading here.
Global PMO Masterclass
| Time | Session | Lead | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Registration, Lunch & Networking | Connect with PMO, transformation and senior business leaders. | |
| 1:00 - 1:15 PM | Welcome & Opening | Emcee / Alxemy | Welcome and setting the context for the day. |
| 1:15 - 2:00 PM | Masterclass 1From PMO to Strategic Force | Américo Pinto | Customer-Centric PMO Design + PMO Value Ring. Defining the PMO mandate, positioning and strategic relevance. |
| 2:00 - 2:45 PM | Masterclass 2Designing the PMO Value Engine | Américo Pinto | Service Catalogue + Value-Generating PMO Flywheel. Designing PMO services that create measurable value. |
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM | Break & Peer Exchange / Afternoon Tea | Networking and reflection. | |
| 3:00 - 3:40 PM | Masterclass 3Proving the Value of the PMO | Américo Pinto | KPIs, ROI & Value Measurement. Moving beyond on-time/on-budget reporting to business outcomes and financial value. |
| 3:40 - 4:15 PM | Masterclass 4Winning Executive Credibility | Américo Pinto | Executive communication, alignment and positioning the PMO as a trusted strategic partner. |
| 4:15 - 4:50 PM | Panel DiscussionThe Future of PMO in New Zealand | NZ Leaders | Real-world perspectives on PMO value, executive expectations, transformation and what it takes to build a high-impact PMO. |
| 4:50 - 5:00 PM | Closing & Key Takeaways | Event Lead | Key insights, actions and next steps. |
Choose Your City
Seats are strictly limited, and with PMO and project leaders from across the country registering, we expect all three events to sell out well before October. Pick your city below and secure your ticket now.
