The Global EPC Project Management Forum 2026

The premier summit in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction industry, fostering thought leadership and networking within contract and project management.

22-24 April 2026

Berlin, Germany

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200+
Meetings
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Exhibitors
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Hours Presentation
200+
Attendees

About The Global EPC Project Management Forum

The Global EPC Project Management Forum 2026 is the premier summit in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction industry, taking place from 22-24 April 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

This information-packed event will provide innovative solutions and new strategies to tackle your ongoing project challenges, helping you achieve project milestones through proven solutions, applicable case studies and problem-solving discussions.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Industry growth and opportunities in 2026
  • War in Ukraine: construction impact on European and global economies
  • The domino effect of Ukraine crisis on gas and LNG Projects
  • Market growth forecasts (2023-2026)
  • Resolving restraining factors towards pre-pandemic levels
  • Overcoming supply chain disruption challenges
  • Effective relationship management in large projects
  • Mitigating risk of delays in power plant projects
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Industry Breakdown

Industry Sectors

41%

Oil, Gas & Chemical

38%

Energy Utility

21%

Infrastructure & Others

Attendee Profile

44%

Project Owners

56%

EPC Contractors

Professional Level

50%

C-Level Executives

33%

Project & Contract Management

17%

Engineering & Procurement

Conference Agenda

Day 1: 22 April 2026

Opening day with keynote presentations and industry overview sessions

9:00 - 9:40

Opening Keynote: Industry Outlook 2026

Global market trends, growth opportunities, and strategic challenges facing the EPC industry in the coming year.

10:00 - 10:40

Geopolitical Impacts on EPC Projects

Analysis of the war in Ukraine: construction impact on European and global economies and the domino effect on gas and LNG projects.

11:00 - 12:00

Market Growth Forecasts (2023-2026)

Staying ahead with forecasts suggesting boost in market growth during the forecast period and strategies for navigating toward pre-pandemic levels.

13:00 - 14:00

Supply Chain Resilience

Overcoming supply chain disruption and sourcing challenges likely to affect project delivery and margins.

14:30 - 15:30

Project Implementation Strategies

To what extent the project implementation schedule, procurement plan and transportation study have to be revisited and amended.

Day 2: 23 April 2026

Technical sessions and expert presentations

9:00 - 9:40

Value Chain Approach & Strategies in PV Projects

  • Commitment to transparency & positive impact
  • Demonstration of full ESG compliance ahead of time
  • Value chain, Core Elements & Strategy goals
  • Promoting efficient use of land while maximizing renewable energy output
  • Safety culture as a key priority in PV project integration
  • Sustainable partnerships, ethical standards
  • Challenging regulatory changes on the horizon
Vladislava Stefanova

Head of Procurement and Contracting Department, SOLAR MONTAGE TEAM LTD

9:40 - 10:20

Legal Aspects in Energy Projects

Topic to be announced

Marcin Bruszewski

Head of Legal Affairs - Region Poland, Fortum

10:40 - 12:00

Occupational Health Risks and Liabilities in Construction

  • Being aware of potential liabilities and the importance of prevention (asbestos, hexavalent chromium, silica, etc.)
  • Strategic legal minimizing of liabilities
  • Dealing with fallout of liabilities
Dr. Yvonne Waterman

Liability law expert, Publisher of The Global Asbestos Forum Magazine, Waterman Legal Consultancy

13:00 - 13:40

Artificial Intelligence in International Private Law for Construction Projects

Virginie Colaiuta

Partner (International Arbitration and Construction Law), LMS Legal LLP

13:40 - 14:20

EPC Contract Review with AI

Axel Conrad

Senior Legal Counsel, Hitachi Energy

14:40 - 15:20

Risk Management for Floating Offshore Wind Farms

  • Risk & finance current offshore wind
  • Difference between 'normal' offshore wind & floating wind projects
  • Business case sensitivities
  • Interface management
  • Operational challenges
  • Geographical expansion and cultural risks
  • Different solutions for floating offshore wind
  • Re-use structures from first offshore wind projects
  • Allocated risk outside the project for a fee if it outsizes the project
Pepijn Docter

Renewable energy, Commercial/contract expert, Hippo Consortium

15:20 - 16:00

Operations Management in EPC

Topic to be announced

Prasanta Dey

Professor Operations Management, Aston University

16:00 - 16:40

Next-Generation Contract & Commercial Management in Industrial Projects

  • Proactive Claims Management: Preventing Disputes Before They Arise
  • Next-Gen Contract Administration: AI-Driven Workflows, Real-Time Analytics, and Change Intelligence
  • Best Practices in Contract & Claims Management Across Industrial Projects
  • Integrating Project, Engineering, and Commercial Teams for Faster Response to Commercial Risks
  • Digital Transformation in Contracts: What Will Matter in the Next 5 Years
Andrzej Piekarz

Senior Contracts & Claims Manager, CCM

Day 3: 24 April 2026

Networking, workshops, and closing sessions

9:00 - 10:30

Networking Workshop: Building Strategic Partnerships

Interactive session focused on creating sustainable business relationships in the EPC sector.

11:00 - 12:30

Case Studies: Successful Project Delivery

Real-world examples of projects that successfully navigated supply chain constraints and other dynamic challenges.

13:30 - 15:00

Innovation and Technology in EPC Projects

Exploring the latest trends, advancements, and considerations for sustainability and the environment in project design and execution.

15:30 - 16:30

Closing Panel: The Future of EPC Project Management

Industry leaders discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities for 2026 and beyond.

Featured Speakers

Vladislava Stefanova

SOLAR MONTAGE TEAM LTD

Head of Procurement and Contracting Department

Session: Value Chain Approach in PV Projects

Marcin Bruszewski

Fortum

Head of Legal Affairs - Region Poland

Session: Legal Aspects in Energy Projects

Dr. Yvonne Waterman

Waterman Legal Consultancy

Liability law expert, Publisher of The Global Asbestos Forum Magazine

Session: Occupational Health Risks

Virginie Colaiuta

LMS Legal LLP

Partner (International Arbitration and Construction Law)

Session: AI in International Private Law

Axel Conrad

Hitachi Energy

Senior Legal Counsel

Session: EPC Contract Review with AI

Pepijn Docter

Hippo Consortium

Renewable energy, Commercial/contract expert

Session: Risk Management for Floating Offshore Wind

Prasanta Dey

Aston University

Professor Operations Management

Session: Operations Management in EPC

Andrzej Piekarz

CCM

Senior Contracts & Claims Manager

Session: Next-Gen Contract Management

Additional Speakers Include: Mark Langerhorst, Stuart R Broadley, Mark Cowley, Rade Bajic, Marco Russo, Doina Dobre, Zuzanna Briant, Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim, Anita Bø, Joel Gray, Aseema Mishra, Dayananthan Sivalingam, Natale Pezzimenti, Chetan Sheth, Jan-Anders Antonsen, Wissam Abu Taha

Registration Packages

Choose the package that best fits your needs. Early bird discounts available until 31 December 2025.

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€1,250

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  • Access to all conference sessions
  • Conference materials (digital)
  • Lunch and refreshments
  • Networking breaks
  • Access to exhibition area
  • Evening networking events
  • Speaker presentations (post-event)
  • One-on-one meetings
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  • Conference materials (digital + printed)
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€2,750

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  • Conference materials (digital + printed)
  • Lunch and refreshments
  • Networking breaks
  • VIP access to exhibition area
  • All evening networking events
  • Speaker presentations (post-event)
  • 5 pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings
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Early Bird: Save 20% on all packages if registered before 31 December 2025.

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Who Should Attend?

Heads, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers and Senior executives from contracting companies involved in Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects.

Project Management

  • Project Managers
  • Project Planners
  • Change Managers
  • Program Managers
  • Portfolio Managers
  • Project Control Functions
  • Project Sponsors
  • Project Consultants

Contract & Commercial

  • Contracts Managers
  • Claims Managers
  • Compliance Officers
  • Risk Managers
  • Commercial Managers
  • Legal Counsel

Operations & Supply Chain

  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Procurement Managers
  • Sales Managers
  • Business Development Managers
  • Business Analysts
  • Sustainability Managers
  • Operations & Production
  • Process Engineers

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