Saudi Arabia’s focus on empowering youth is shaping the future of project management, according to Americo Pinto, Managing Director of the Project Management Office Global Alliance (PMOGA).

Speaking at the Global Project Management Forum in Riyadh, Pinto emphasized the Kingdom's proactive approach to preparing future leaders.

The two-day event in Riyadh, attracting over 2,000 participants, showcased the latest project management developments.

Pinto lauded the region’s unique energy and enthusiasm, noting the growing number of PMOGA members and the success of Saudi companies like Saudi Post in international PM awards.

He stressed the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in project management, urging PMO leaders to embrace AI for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

PMOGA, founded in 2017, now boasts over 17,000 members globally and was recently acquired by the Project Management Institute.