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Join us in-person on Friday, October 30, as we explore new tools, technologies, and methodologies shaping the future of project management. See below for the topics, speakers, and times for Friday’s sessions.<\/p>\n

Your admission includes an optional virtual session on Saturday, October 31. The Saturday session run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and will offer certification-focused training and exam preparation workshops designed to strengthen participants\u2019 project management knowledge and support preparation for professional certifications such as the CAPM and PMP.<\/p>\n

Friday, October 30, 2026<\/h2>
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8:00 \u2013 8:50 am<\/td>\nCheck-In, Light Breakfast & Networking, Human Bingo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:50 \u2013 9:00 am<\/td>\nOpening Remarks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 \u2013 9:40 am<\/td>\nSara Gallagher: AI and the PMO<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:40 \u2013 10:00 am<\/td>\nPastor Dr. Justin Lester (Zoom): AI and Human Digital Twins<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 \u2013 10:15 am<\/td>\nBreak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:15 \u2013 10:45 am<\/td>\nLisa DiTullio: The Future of Project Management and Project Leadership<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:45 \u2013 11:15 am<\/td>\nStar Dargin: You Can’t Move Up Until You Look Up: What 20+ Years of Executive Coaching Can Teach Project Leaders<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:15 \u2013 11:45 am<\/td>\nRich Maltzman, Dave Silberman: The Human Superior Power: Systems and Critical Thinking<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:45 am \u2013 12:20 pm<\/td>\nJennifer Christopher, and Timothy Wharton, NASA: The Project Manager’s Real<\/span> Job: Becoming the Chief Integrator<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:20 \u2013 1:10 pm<\/td>\nLunch (Welcome Alumni from Industry Advisory Board, Vanguard Meeting)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1:10 \u2013 2:50 PM<\/td>\nParallel Tracks<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Construction (Main Hall)<\/strong><\/td>\nAI (Track Room 1)<\/strong><\/td>\nPPP (Track Room 2)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Paradox of AI<\/em> (30 min)<\/p>\n
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  • Lambert Ofoegbu, PMI Fellow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Decision Support Through Human-AI Synergy in Risk Prioritization<\/em> (20 min)<\/p>\n
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  • Janani Amalraj<\/li>\n
  • Peter Mayer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Women in STEM: Bridging Relational AI and Transformational Leadership for Workplace Outcomes in Organizational Equity, Work-Life Balance and Project Outcomes<\/em> (30 min<\/span>)<\/p>\n
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  • Patricia Rose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Panel Discussion: AI Data Centers: Potential and Peril<\/em> (25 min)<\/p>\n
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  • Lambert Ofoegbu (Panel Chair)<\/li>\n
  • Mary Willis<\/li>\n
  • Mike Cipriano<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Actively Applying Change Management in Projects<\/em> (15 min)<\/p>\n
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  • Aqib Jahangir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
From Project Manager to Project Leader: How AI and Human-Centric Practices Accelerate the Transition<\/em> (30 min)<\/p>\n
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  • Rich Maltzman<\/li>\n
  • Luigi Morsa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Construction Panel: HR and Stakeholder Engagement Challenges in the Built Environment<\/em> (30 min)<\/p>\n
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  • Pamela Cambell<\/li>\n
  • Oduwa Osagiede<\/li>\n
  • Mukesh Thakkar<\/li>\n
  • Jill Senff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Project Management Tools in Action, using Claude and Jira to manage projects<\/em> (15 min)<\/p>\n
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  • Nate Trusten (BU)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Panel Discussion: Advancing in your Project Management Career<\/em> (20 min)<\/p>\n
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  • Scott Wadland (host)<\/li>\n
  • Wasim Chaudhuri<\/li>\n
  • Vijay Kanabar<\/li>\n
  • Sanaz Sadeghian<\/li>\n
  • Denise Arruda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Residential Construction Project Management: Lessons from Actual Projects<\/em> (15 min)<\/p>\n
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  • Alex Elentukh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Program Management AI Tools for Clinical Trial Program Management<\/em> (25 min)<\/p>\n
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  • Zomana Majid<\/li>\n
  • Jason Wong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Q & A with Sara Gallagher \u2013 AI and the PMO<\/em> (20 min)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AI Discussion Panel<\/em> (25 min)<\/p>\n
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  • Zomana Majid (Panel Chair)<\/li>\n
  • Jason Wong<\/li>\n
  • Pete Groustra<\/li>\n
  • Favour Aladesuru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    3:20 \u2013 4:00 PM<\/td>\nClosing Keynotes<\/em><\/p>\n
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    • Higher Education in the Age of AI\u2013 and Lessons from the Vanguard Forum<\/em>\n
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      • Wasim Chaudhuri<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4:00 \u2013 5:00 PM<\/td>\nClosing Reflections, Audience Q&A, and Thanks from the Organizers<\/p>\n
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    • Including a word from Dr. Harold Kerzner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5:00 \u2013 8:00 PM<\/td>\nReception and Networking at Fuller’s BU Pub<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Saturday, October 31, 2026 (VIRTUAL ONLY)<\/h2>
    <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
    9:00 AM – 3:00 PM<\/td>\nCertification-focused training and exam preparation workshops<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    The Saturday session consists of certification-focused training and exam preparation workshops designed to help participants strengthen their project management knowledge and prepare for professional certification exams like CAPM and PMP. These virtual sessions provide practical guidance, exam strategies, and focused instruction across a range of project management certifications.<\/p>\n
    The Saturday program will be held virtually from 9:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM EST. Participants may register for the conference and attend these sessions remotely as part of the overall conference experience. Zoom link is the same as the conference day URL. No registration required.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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