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Reported by Theofanis Giotis in Athens

New publication opportunities have been announced for authors and paper presenters at the 4th SCPM and 1st IPMA/MedNet Conference on Project Management, which will be held on the Greek Island of Chios during 29-31 May 2008. The Conference is being organized by the Centre for Construction Innovation, National Technical University of Athens & the Dept. of Financial & Management Engineering, University of the Aegean. The Conference is officially sponsored by the profPM project (Network of Project Managers in Greece – Sustainable Professional Development), IPMA/MedNet and the 22nd IPMA World Congress.

Selected papers from the PM-04 conference will be published in the International Journal of Engineering & Management. In addition, PMForum (media partner for the event) is offering to publish selected papers in future editions of the popular monthly PM World Today eJournal (www.pmworldtoday.net). All papers will be included in the conference proceedings.

So far, contributions from 20+ countries have been received from European, Mediterranean, Arabic countries, the Far East and the USA. While the Abstract deadline for paper presentations has officially ended, more papers may be accepted until Mid-March, depending on space availability. Additional details are available at http://pmgreece.gr/content.php?cid=events:scpm-RefereeingPolicyandProceedings

The PM-04 Conference is a joint venture between the Scientific Conferences on Project Management (SCPM) which have been organized in Greece since 2001 and the 1st IPMA / Mediterranean Network (MedNet) Conference. The theme of the Conference is “Project Management Advances, Training & Certification in the Mediterranean”. The deadline for the submission of abstracts has been extended to 4 February 2008.

This 4th SCPM will be combined with the 1st conference for the recently established Mediterranean Network (MedNet) established by the International Project Management Association (IPMA). New prospects and challenges for the promotion of project management profession, education, cooperation, organizational maturity and certification in the Mediterranean area will be highlighted. The conference will support the IPMA/MedNet objectives of fostering closer cooperation, business relations and knowhow exchange between Mediterranean and neighbouring countries.

The mission of the Scientific Conferences on Project Management (SCPM) is to facilitate communication between international multi-disciplinary teams, and to provide a forum for the discussion of topics related to the development of new knowledge in project management and related disciplines. According to conference organizers:

• The Conference aims at enhancing collaboration on PM issues between European, Mediterranean and Arabic countries.


• Papers related to research, education, training, certification, case studies, etc on the whole spectrum of PM application will be presented.


• All papers will be peer reviewed. Accepted papers will be published in ISBN proceedings that will circulate widely in the Mediterranean basin and neighboring countries.


• Several internationally renowned experts, including the President of IPMA, will address the conference.


• A number of high level seminars will be organized in the frame of the conference for the first time in Greece (and for most Mediterranean countries).


• Sponsor package information is available to interested parties from http://www.pmgreece.gr/sponsor or the Conference Chairs.

Researchers, professionals and firms active in the Mediterranean basin and neighboring countries who want to expand in the area are invited to participate. The conference has been designed with a view to professional careers and will offer a good basis for developing closer cooperation, networking and common initiatives among organizations and people with common interests, cultures and visions. The International Conference is fully supported by IPMA/MedNet (http://www.ipma.ch/resources/events/Pages/default.aspx)!

The Network of Project Managers in Greece, PM-Greece, is a professional project management society affiliated with the International Project Management Association (IPMA), the global network of national PM associations. PM-Greece was founded in 2005 to link together people from universities, contractors, construction management companies, designers, specialized software houses and others with an active interest in the application of project management procedures and practices in Greece. PM-Greece is one of the largest PM organizations in Greece, with strong relations with major Greek universities and industrial organizations. For more information, visit http://2008.pmgreece.gr or contact Dr. J.P. Pantouvakis (Conference Chair, http://paris.pantouvakis.gr) or Dr. K. Kirytopoulos (Local Co-Chair, http://www.kirytopoulos.eu).

Theofanis C. Giotis International Correspondent Greece based in Athens Mr. Theofanis C. Giotis, MSc, MCT, PMP is an International Correspondent for PMForum and PM World Today in Greece. Mr. Giotis is also CEO of ITEC Total Solutions SA, an Information Technology Solutions company, and managing director for ITEC Training Services SA, an IT, Project Management and Management Training company. Mr. Giotis has an MS degree in Operations Research from the University of Lancaster (UK) and a BA in Economics from the University of Athens, Greece. Theofanis has 20 years’ experience in Management, Finance, IT, Security and PM. He is a co-founder & steering committee representative of the PMI® Greece Chapter and a member of the Greek Computer Society, Greek Operations Research Society, Hellenic Management Association, and several other Greek and international professional organizations. Additional information about Theofanis Giotis can be found at http://www.pmforum.org/pm%20forum%20team/index.htm#5. Theofanis lives in Athens, Greece and can be contacted at Theofanis.Giotis@ITEC.edu or Theofanis.Giotis@PMI-GREECE.org.