This article compiles a list of project management conferences with a program focused on planning and scheduling.
Conferences are a great way for project professionals to gain new skills, network, and learn more about the latest industry updates. In the fast-paced world of project management, being part of these events is essential for professional upgrade and staying a relevant opinion maker.
As project management professionals continuously seek new events to enhance their skills, build valuable connections and learn from the best in the industry, we have created this list of project management conferences that are relevant to the different roles within the project management domain, specifically with focus on planning and scheduling.
Note: The conferences below are listed in no particular order and are not ranked by any criteria. The article only aims to provide an informative overview and short summary of some of the events taking place in the upcoming year. Additional information about each event can be found on their official websites.
Construction CPM Conference
We start the list with the Construction CPM Conference, a project management event focused on the study and training in the Critical Path Method of planning, scheduling and analysis.
Each year, this conference brings together schedulers and planning professionals to converse about CPM, the latest practices from around the world, and learn about different software products. The conference offers project professionals unique opportunities to expand their skill set with many practical tips on planning and scheduling using the latest methodologies, practices and software solutions.
The 2026 edition of the Construction CPM Conference is scheduled to take place in Reno, Nevada, USA.
Project Management College of Scheduling Conference
The Project Management College of Scheduling (PMCOS) is a dynamic organization of professionals dedicated to advancing the practice and profession of project planning and scheduling.
Each year, PMCOS hosts its annual scheduling conference, bringing together experienced project planning professionals and industry experts.
The event features expert presentations, technical sessions, and networking opportunities focused on best practices, new methodologies, and real‑world scheduling challenges. It provides a collaborative forum for sharing knowledge, enhancing skills, and connecting with peers who shape the future of project scheduling.
This year’s conference is scheduled to take place 11-13 May in Las Vegas, USA.
AACE International Conference and Expo
AACE is an organizations that features a large community of project professionals from various practice areas including cost management, change management, planning and scheduling, estimating and more. Members of the AACE include different roles and profiles ranging from owners, contractors, schedulers, project and cost controls, and consultants in related disciplines from many industries, such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, natural resources, power generation & utilities, and government and others.
Each year the AACE, along with its diverse network of charters, organizes numerous different events, regional meetings and conferences. The AACE Conference & Expo and the other events by AACE strive to bring together the leading planning, cost and project controls experts under one roof. The main event features technical presentations with topics and best-case practices related to scheduling, that undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure attendees receive the highest quality education.
The next main AACE Conference & Expo is currently scheduled to be held in person in Las Vegas, Nevada, this June.
Final Thoughts
Attending different project management conferences can help you to expand your technical knowledge and learn more about the latest industry trends, best practices, and new software solutions to further advance in your career. At the same time, during these project management events you can benefit from networking with like-minded people and practitioners in your field of profession who share similar professional challenges like you.
We hope that this list will help you find some project management conferences that explore topics aimed towards the scheduling part of the profession that you can to.
If we missed an interesting, relevant event, feel free to share your suggestions with us at [email protected] and we will make sure to update this list and the project controls conferences list with more entries.