The ProDPM International Conference will be held at Leiria, from October 2 to 4, 2019. Leiria is located in the Centro Region and sub region of Pinhal Litoral, about halfway between Lisbon and Porto. The distance to Lisbon is 137 kilometres (85 miles), to Coimbra 70 kilometres (43 miles) and to Porto 177 kilometres (110 miles). The historic city centre spreads between the castle hill and the river Lis.

The Leiria Region, centrally located in the Portuguese coastline, has a vast and diversified cultural and historical legacy with its natural beauty, imposing world heritage monuments and pilgrimage. As the main city in this community, the area of influence of Leiria spreads over the cities of Marinha Grande, Ourém, Alcobaça, Fátima, Pombal as well the municipalities/town seats of Batalha, Porto de Mós and Nazaré located nearby.