On 30 January 2025, the Sustainable Project Management through PM² (SPM²) project was presented at the Workshop on Research and Innovation in Western Greece, held in Patras and organized by the Region of Western Greece. The event served as a platform to inform businesses, universities, and research institutions about funding opportunities under the Operational Programme “Western Greece 2021–2027,” while emphasizing collaboration and innovation across strategic sectors.
SPM² Key Contributions:
Introduced the SPM² initiative to regional stakeholders in research, academia, and industry
Positioned SPM² as a strategic tool to integrate sustainability into project management education
Promoted upcoming project outputs, including the SPM² Guide, Digital Hub, and micro-credentials
Facilitated discussions on sustainability in regional innovation strategies and EU project implementation
The project’s emphasis on structured, policy-aligned training resonated strongly with participants from the Agri-food, Tourism, Digital Technologies, and Environmental sectors.
Event Highlights:
Targeted engagement with university professors, research center directors, SMEs, and public officials
Networking to support future regional collaboration and pilot workshops
Collection of stakeholder feedback on local sustainability challenges and training needs
Reinforced SPM²’s relevance to EU Green Deal goals and regional development priorities
Stakeholder Response:
Participants expressed strong interest in adopting sustainable project management practices. Several committed to exploring future collaboration and indicated willingness to take part in workshops following the publication of SPM²’s main outputs.
Dissemination & Visibility:
The event boosted the project’s regional visibility and laid the foundation for future adoption of the SPM² methodology in Western Greece. Dissemination materials and project links were shared directly with attendees.
