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Friday, September 25
 

9:00am MST

Virtual Summit Kickoff & Opening Remarks
Friday September 25, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am MST
Zoom
Welcome to the 7th Annual Summit, an overview of the Delivering Impact in a Changing Landscape theme, and a quick orientation to the virtual platform.
Friday September 25, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am MST
Zoom
  Day One Session

9:30am MST

Keynote - The New PMO Mindset Shift: Theory in Practice
Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MST
Zoom
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This session explores how PMOs evolve from project oversight to strategic enablers and true catalysts of business value in the age of AI. Based on real-world experience, it shows how to translate strategy into execution by aligning initiatives with data, AI, and business outcomes. Participants will gain a practical perspective on moving from AI experimentation to enterprise impact, balancing...
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LL
Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MST
Zoom
  Keynote, Power Skills

10:30am MST

Break
Friday September 25, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am MST
Zoom

Friday September 25, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am MST
Zoom
  Break

10:45am MST

From Project Manager to People (Team) Leader: What Nobody Taught Us
Friday September 25, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Zoom
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Project managers are often expected to lead people, influence stakeholders, build high-performing teams, and adapt to emerging technologies long before they receive formal leadership training. This session explores the critical shift from managing projects to leading people. Through practical frameworks, real-world lessons, and actionable strategies, attendees will learn how to build trust,...
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TP
Friday September 25, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Zoom
  Day One Session, Power Skills

10:45am MST

Leading the Machine: AI-Driven Execution Without Losing Human Judgment
Friday September 25, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Zoom
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AI promises faster execution, but unchecked it erodes the judgment project leaders are paid for. This interactive virtual session gives PMs a practical framework for deciding what to delegate to AI and what to keep human. Through a live decision scenario and group discussion, attendees learn to use AI for speed while protecting decision quality, stakeholder trust, and accountability. Leave with a...
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BS
Friday September 25, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Zoom
  Day One Session, Business Acumen

10:45am MST

The Bridge Is Out: Why Capable Teams Miss Targets, and How to Fix the Gap Between Strategy and Execution
Friday September 25, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Zoom
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Organizations rarely fail because of bad strategy or untalented people. They fail because of the gap between them. In this session, participants will learn how to identify the hidden signs of leadership misalignment, understand why capable teams struggle to execute, and discover a practical framework for turning strategy into consistent results. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to...
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RH
Friday September 25, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Zoom
  Day One Session, Business Acumen

11:45am MST

Lunch Break
Friday September 25, 2026 11:45am - 11:45am MST
Zoom
Lunch.
Friday September 25, 2026 11:45am - 11:45am MST
Zoom
  Break

12:45pm MST

Be the PM AI Can't Replace
Friday September 25, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Zoom
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AI will take anything that can be written down. Updating the risk register, building decks, optimizing the schedule: AI takes it all. What it cannot take are the parts that make you valuable, like knowing which rules to break, which recommendations to ignore, and which calls to own when things go wrong. That is how you stay harder to replace, not obsolete. Learn exactly where the machine stops and...
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Speakers
AD
Friday September 25, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Zoom
  Day One Session, Ways of Working

12:45pm MST

The Intelligent PMO: AI-Powered Governance and Delivery
Friday September 25, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Zoom
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Artificial Intelligence is transforming the Project Management Office from a reporting-focused function into a predictive, insight-driven strategic enabler. This session explores practical enterprise use cases for applying AI across governance, portfolio management, reporting, risk analysis, and project delivery. Attendees will learn how PMOs can leverage AI to reduce administrative overhead,...
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Speakers
AC
PS
Friday September 25, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Zoom
  Day One Session, Ways of Working

12:45pm MST

The Juxtaposition of Agile and Waterfall
Friday September 25, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Zoom
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Agile and Waterfall are different approaches to delivering value to the business, from how they are staffed, to how they are funded, to fundamental differences in how they are managed. But can they effectively work together? This session examines where the two approaches diverge, where they complement each other, and how teams can blend them to deliver value.
Speakers
TT
Friday September 25, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Zoom
  Day One Session, Power Skills

1:45pm MST

Break
Friday September 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm MST
Zoom

Friday September 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm MST
Zoom
  Break

2:00pm MST

Panel Track 1 • Elevate: Leadership Journeys That Redefine Career Success
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MST
Zoom
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What does it take to move from managing projects to leading organizations? Elevate brings together accomplished leaders who have transformed their careers through bold decisions, continuous learning, and a commitment to growth. Hear firsthand stories of overcoming challenges, building influence, embracing innovation, and navigating career-defining moments. Whether you are an emerging professional...
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Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MST
Zoom
  Day One Session, Power Skills

2:00pm MST

Panel Track 2 • Working Smarter with AI: Transforming the Future of Project Management
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MST
Zoom
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way projects are planned, executed, and delivered. This forward-looking panel explores how project professionals can leverage AI to automate routine tasks, improve decision-making, enhance collaboration, and focus on higher-value strategic work. Industry experts will share practical AI tools, real-world use cases, and insights on the skills project managers...
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Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MST
Zoom
  Day One Session, Power Skills

2:00pm MST

Panel Track 3 • Innovation at Scale for Maximum Reach
Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MST
Zoom
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Great ideas create value only when they can be scaled. This session explores how organizations can turn innovative concepts into enterprise-wide impact through effective strategy, collaboration, and execution. Learn from industry leaders as they share practical approaches to scaling innovation, driving transformation, and maximizing value across teams, organizations, and communities.Nigel Pinto,...
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Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm MST
Zoom
  Day One Session, Power Skills

3:30pm MST

Day 1 Closing & Day 2 Preview
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm MST
Zoom
Feedback Survey
Summary of Day 1, and logistics instructions for tomorrow's in-person event at ASU.
Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm MST
Zoom
  Day One Session, Ways of Working
 
Saturday, September 26
 

8:00am MST

Registration & Breakfast
Saturday September 26, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MST
Arizona Ballroom @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281

Saturday September 26, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MST
Arizona Ballroom

9:00am MST

Welcome & Introduction
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am MST
Arizona Ballroom @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
PMI and ASU Welcome, Platinum Sponsor Address
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am MST
Arizona Ballroom
  Day Two Session

9:15am MST

Opening Keynote - From SCARE to CARES: Helping Project Leaders Thrive Through Change, Chaos, and Complexity
Saturday September 26, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am MST
Arizona Ballroom @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
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Project leaders today are being asked to deliver more with fewer resources, tighter timelines, shifting priorities, and rising expectations. Many teams are dealing with stress, change fatigue, unclear direction, and pressure to produce results fast. In this high-energy keynote, Saby Waraich shares a practical leadership approach to help project professionals move from SCARE (Stress, Chaos,...
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Saturday September 26, 2026 9:15am - 10:15am MST
Arizona Ballroom
  Keynote, Power Skills

10:15am MST

Networking Break
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am MST
Arizona Ballroom @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281

Saturday September 26, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am MST
Arizona Ballroom
  Break

10:30am MST

AI-Driven Decision Support for Project Risk Identification and Management Approach Selection
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Ventana C @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
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This session explores how artificial intelligence can support project risk identification and improve the selection of project management approaches. Drawing on findings from a design science-based case study, the session demonstrates how AI-driven decision support can enhance transparency, reduce subjective bias, and improve strategic alignment during project planning. Participants will gain...
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Speakers
IA
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Ventana C
  Day Two Session, Ways of Working

10:30am MST

Allocating Resources for Optimum Engagement and Value Attainment
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Ventana B @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Successful transformation requires more than delivering projects on time. It requires a people-centered approach that drives adoption and lasting change. This session explores how Organizational Change Management (OCM) and Project Management work together to improve employee engagement, align change and project plans, optimize resources, and ensure initiatives are not only delivered successfully...
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Speakers
SS
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Ventana B
  Day Two Session, Ways of Working

10:30am MST

Leading Without Authority: How to Build Trust and Influence
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Ventana C @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Many project managers are expected to lead teams without formal authority. This session explores how PMs can build trust, influence stakeholders, and deliver results through intentional leadership behaviors. Drawing on real-world experience and psychological safety principles, participants will gain an understanding of how to foster open communication, establish credibility, and lead confidently,...
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Speakers
TS
Saturday September 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Ventana C
  Day Two Session, Business Acumen

11:30am MST

Lunch
Saturday September 26, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Arizona Ballroom @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Break for attendees to take lunch and then rejoin
Saturday September 26, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Arizona Ballroom
  Lunch

12:30pm MST

Build a Project Plan in 4 Hours? Yes, Really!
Saturday September 26, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MST
Arizona Ballroom @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Change-makers generate powerful ideas for improving products, processes, and organizations, yet many stall when asked for a project plan. This session introduces a battle-tested framework for building a credible, leadership-ready plan in four hours, with no software required. Using a real cost-reduction program as a live example, you will integrate scope, milestones, risks, costs, and assumptions...
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Speakers
VC
Saturday September 26, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MST
Arizona Ballroom
  Exhibits

12:30pm MST

Future of Delivery Studio: Agile, Hybrid, and AI in Action
Saturday September 26, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MST
Arizona Ballroom @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
What do you do when priorities shift mid-project, a key stakeholder changes course, and your AI tools are confidently wrong? As the delivery landscape changes, project leaders are expected to blend Agile, Hybrid, and AI-enabled practices to keep delivering impact. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore realistic project scenarios where priorities shift, stakeholders evolve, and...
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Speakers
PS
SR
Saturday September 26, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MST
Arizona Ballroom
  Exhibits

12:30pm MST

Teaching Project Management and Problem-Solving Tools Through an Escape Room
Saturday September 26, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MST
Arizona Ballroom @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Race against the clock in this immersive team-building session! A simulated ransomware attack has compromised state project files, and only your core project management instincts can save them. Teams must collaborate to analyze a corrupted WBS, RACI matrix, Kanban board, and Gantt chart to find the system override code. Put your PMBOK knowledge to the test, master workflow constraints, and...
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Speakers
RM
Saturday September 26, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MST
Arizona Ballroom
  Exhibits

1:45pm MST

Networking Break
Saturday September 26, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm MST
TBA @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281

Saturday September 26, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm MST
TBA
  Break

2:00pm MST

Excuse Me. Your Pattern Is Showing. How Influence Forms in Project Leadership.
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Ventana A @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Influence is how project managers move teams toward outcomes, and it is not built by nailing your big moment. People trust patterns they experience over time: how you communicate under pressure, clarify ambiguity, and respond when priorities collide. People do not trust isolated performances. They trust patterns. In project environments where authority is limited, uncertainty is constant, and...
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Speakers
TM
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Ventana A
  Day Two Session, Ways of Working

2:00pm MST

Transformation Thrives Through Technology, Trust, and Business Continuity
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Ventana B @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Feedback Survey
Enterprise transformation is not primarily a technology challenge. It is a leadership challenge involving trust, continuity, and difficult trade-offs. Drawing on two multi-year modernization journeys, this session explores how project leaders can preserve essential operations while introducing automation, integrated workflows, and modern delivery practices. Attendees will learn how successful...
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Speakers
DP
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Ventana B
  Day Two Session, Business Acumen

2:00pm MST

What it Really Takes to Roll Out Change: Lessons from a City Timekeeping Project
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Ventana C @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Feedback Survey
Rolling out a new timekeeping system across a city government is more than a technology implementation. It is an organizational change effort that affects employees, supervisors, payroll processes, compliance, and daily operations across many departments with unique requirements (Police, Fire, Library, Planning & Development, IT, Finance, and more). This session is a real-world project story that...
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Speakers
SA
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Ventana C
  Day Two Session, Ways of Working

3:00pm MST

Networking Break
Saturday September 26, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Arizona Ballroom @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281

Saturday September 26, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Arizona Ballroom
  Break

3:15pm MST

Closing Keynote: Implementing an AI Enterprise LLM: How Proper Project Management Makes a Difference
Saturday September 26, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST
Arizona Ballroom @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
This session explores the successful implementation of an Enterprise LLM, such as ChatGPT Enterprise, within a fast-paced organization. Using a real-world collaboration between PassionIT Group and a multi-million dollar entertainment organization, the presenters will highlight how effective training, project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning supported enterprise AI...
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Speakers
CW
Saturday September 26, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST
Arizona Ballroom
  Exhibits

4:15pm MST

Lessons learned from the day's session
Saturday September 26, 2026 4:15pm - 4:45pm MST
Arizona Ballroom @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281

Saturday September 26, 2026 4:15pm - 4:45pm MST
Arizona Ballroom
  Break

4:45pm MST

Closing Remarks
Saturday September 26, 2026 4:45pm - 5:00pm MST
Arizona Ballroom @ 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281

Saturday September 26, 2026 4:45pm - 5:00pm MST
Arizona Ballroom
  Breakfast

5:30pm MST

Summit Reception
Saturday September 26, 2026 5:30pm - 8:00pm MST
4th Floor Rooftop, Graduate by Hilton Tempe @ 225 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Light hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.
Please add this to your schedule so we have an accurate count for food.
Saturday September 26, 2026 5:30pm - 8:00pm MST
4th Floor Rooftop, Graduate by Hilton Tempe 225 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
  Reception
 
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