Test Your Skills. Lead Under Pressure. Where Knowledge Meets Performance.

After the outstanding success of last year’s competition, we’re excited to bring back the Ultimate Project Management Challenge for International Project Management Day 2025. The PMI Switzerland Chapter, in collaboration with our valued partner and sponsor STS, the Project Management Training Company (www.sts.ch), invites you to join an interactive and fast-paced SimulTrain® competition uniting participants across Switzerland’s most vibrant cities

This unique competition brings together project management professionals, aspiring PMs, and enthusiasts to test their skills in a realistic, high-pressure project environment. Whether you’re a seasoned PM, an aspiring leader, or part of a corporate team, this hands-on, pressure-filled challenge develops essential PM skills, encourages collaboration, and strengthens strategic thinking all while having fun.

About SimulTrain®: SimulTrain® (https://www.sts.ch/en/simultrain/), developed by STS, is a world-leading multimedia project management simulator. During the competition, teams will tackle various situations typical for projects, including risk management,  dealing with conflicts within the team, and making decisions to address unexpected plan changes. Each challenge requires participants to consider key performance indicators (KPIs) and understand their interactions.

Step into the interactive, fast-paced SimulTrain® challenge and experience project management like never before!

Agenda:

16:00 : Registration Open (Important Note for Individual Registrants: Please arrive by 16:00 sharp to form or join teams in time for the start of the simulation).

16:30 : Welcome & Introduction to SimulTrain® Game

17:00 : SimulTrain® Game Session Begins

19:15 : Recap, Winner Announcement & Closing

20:00 : Apéro & Networking

21:00: Event Ends

Registration Requirements: What You Need to Know!

Whether you're registering as a Group or Individual, please follow the instructions below carefully to ensure a smooth registration process. 

For Group Participant Registration

• Click “Group registraton button” to begin the team registration process.4

• Fill out the form with the Team Lead’s name and contact information. The Team Lead will serve as the main point of contact for registration, payment, and all further communications.
  
  
• The team lead will receive a coupon code for himself and his team members.

• Once registered using the provided coupon, the team lead will receive a payment link.

• The other team members can register using the same coupon.

• Once the payment is completed, the team is ready to participate.

• If the payment is not completed within the next few days, the event organizer will contact you.

For Individual Participant Registration

Coming solo? No problem. Individual registrations are welcomed! While we recommend joining a group of people you know, you’ll have the chance to form or join a team on the day of the event after you complete your registration check-in. This setup is designed to enhance collaboration and engagement among all participants.

 Register as an individual through the standard event registration process. No extra steps are needed.

• Arrive at the venue by 16:00 sharp, as forming teams on the spot takes time. Once there, you’ll meet other solo participants and form a team of 2–3 members, then decide on a fun team name.
• Important! Make sure your team is ready by 16:20 to start the competition on time. 
• Note: Late arrivals can still participate but may be asked to join an existing team.

Additional Special Instruction before Registration

Remember to Bring Your Laptop: Why is it important? To fully participate in the SimulTrain® game, each team will need access to the simulation via an online platform. Your laptop will be essential for this! Please ensure your laptop is fully charged and you bring a charger. 

• Group Registrants: If you’ve already registered as part of a team, please ensure that at least one member of your team brings a laptop to the event.
• Individual Registrants: If you’ve registered individually, please remember to bring your laptop. You will have the opportunity to connect and form a team with other individual participants. Once your team is formed, you can collaboratively decide which member will use their laptop for the simulation on the event day itself.

Get Ready & Explore the SimulTrain® Demo: We encourage you to explore the demo version of SimulTrain by visiting https://simultrain.swiss. While it's not mandatory, familiarizing yourself with the demo can help you and your team navigate the tool more efficiently during the competition.

Networking & Apéro

Enjoy drinks, light snacks, and networking after the competition. This is your chance to connect with peers, colleagues, and fellow project managers in a fun, competitive atmosphere.

Meet Our Venue Sponsors for the Day!

Skyguide is a Swiss air navigation service provider headquartered in Geneva, with operational centers in Geneva and Zurich. Founded in 2001, it ensures the safe and efficient management of civil and military air traffic in Swiss airspace and adjacent regions. Skyguide oversees one of Europe’s most complex and busy airspaces, coordinating thousands of daily flights while integrating civil and military needs. The company focuses on safety, innovation, and sustainability, developing modern technologies and collaborative solutions for air traffic management.

PMI Switzerland Chapter gratefully acknowledges Skyguide for supporting this important initiative.