SSBM Geneva is proud to share that Ines Perec, Vice President of Quality and Academic Affairs, attended the 10th IPMA SENET Project Management Conference, held from 28th to 30th May 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia.
The conference, organized under the theme “Beyond Success: Happiness and Wellbeing in the Project Environment,” brought together project management professionals, academics, and industry leaders from across the region to explore the evolving dimensions of project success. The event highlighted the growing importance of wellbeing, mental health, emotional intelligence, and human-centered leadership in creating sustainable and high-performing project environments.
The first day of the conference featured inspiring keynote presentations, expert discussions, and valuable networking opportunities, setting the stage for meaningful exchanges on the future of project management. Participants explored how organizations can foster healthier, more resilient, and more engaged project teams while maintaining high levels of performance and innovation.
A special highlight of the opening day was the Congress Dinner, which provided an excellent opportunity for participants to connect in a more informal setting and strengthen professional relationships across the international project management community, as well as with Dr. Mladen Vukomanović, the president of IPMA, and Rebeka Danijela Vlahov, Profession Development Manager at IPMA.
This conference and events surrounding it also offered an excellent opportunity for SSBM Geneva to be presented to the IPMA Young Crew.
Ines Perec’s attendence reflects SSBM Geneva’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, quality assurance, and the promotion of innovative approaches that place people at the center of organizational and educational success. The conference provided a valuable platform for exchanging ideas, learning from international experts, and exploring emerging trends that are shaping the future of project management and leadership.
SSBM Geneva and the International Project Management Association (IPMA) collaborate to strengthen professional and academic excellence in project management education through SSBM Geneva’s MBA Programme in Project Management, DBA Programme in Project Management, and Mini MBA Programme in Project Management.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to developing future project leaders by combining advanced academic knowledge with internationally recognized project management principles and best practices. Through this partnership, students get a curriculum aligned with current industry standards, leadership skills, and emerging trends in project management, so they’re ready to manage complex projects and lead organizational change in a fast-changing global environment.