The Youthquake Has Arrived

A new generation of project talent has risen around the world. To better understand how to harness the power of future-focused project professionals, we’ve delved deep into their world. In interviews with 2020's Future 50 and dozens of seasoned professionals around the globe, new imperatives emerged for every leader and every project. We uncovered six must-follow rules propelling this youthquake of talent.
Meet 2020's Future 50

PMI reached out to hundreds of experts and stakeholders across the globe to help identify the first ever Future 50. A special committee narrowed the many nominations, then narrowed it some more to create this Honoree list that represents the full spectrum of regions, industries and achievements in The Project Economy.
What unites the Future 50 is a commitment to project work as the foundation of positive impact, for today and tomorrow.

Taiwo Abraham, PMP
For improving how banks operate, from Nigeria to Canada

Julissa Mateo Abad
For raising the role of women in tech

Sevi Rich
For striving to develop more diverse mining teams

Boyan Slat
For taking a deep dive to remove the trash

Abdullah Seflan
For helping an energy giant achieve measurable success

Lijuan Gao
For seizing the power of renewable energy
Know an outstanding project leader?
We’re seeking nominations for our 2021 Future 50 program. Do you know a young standout project leader who is reshaping the future and accelerating innovation in their industries and around the world? Someone defining The Project Economy?
Click here to nominate someone for consideration. The deadline for 2021 Future 50 nominations is Friday, 29 January 2021.