Project Management
South Asia Conference 2024

September 28 - 29 | New Delhi

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Get ready for the region's largest project management leadership gathering of the year!
Themed "Master Your Future Today in Rapidly Emerging Trends & Economies," the conference focuses on adaptability and foresight to navigate the ever-changing project management landscape across various industries.

Why Attend?

Insightful Keynote Speeches

Get insights from industry experts.

Networking Opportunities

Connect, share, and build professional relationships.

Deep-Dive Panel Discussions

Enhance your project management practices.

Gain skills to excel in today's dynamic world.

Conference Highlights

Stay Competitive

Follow market trends and leverage cutting-edge technology to remain at the forefront of the project profession.

Adapt to Change

Learn to navigate transitions smoothly, reduce disruptions, and stay organized with new processes and procedures.

Future-Ready Skills

Discover what skills and certifications are necessary to be future-ready and achieve project success.

Skill Development Trends

Discover the latest skill trends and boost your employability in today’s competitive job market.

AI in Project Management

Explore how AI is shaping the future of project management and its profound impact on the field.

Tools for Future Challenges

Get acquainted with current PM tools that will help you plan for future challenges.

Mastering Mega Projects

Navigate complex projects with confidence, enhanced skills, strategic insights, and effective management techniques for success.

Speakers

Afdhel Aziz Afdhel Aziz
Ajit Ajit
Ambika Ambika
Americo Pinto Americo Pinto
Amitabh Shah Amitabh Shah
Amit Amit
Anand Anand
Avroneil Avroneil
Ashutosh Bhatwadekar Ashutosh Bhatwadekar
Benjamin Benjamin
Brandon Brandon
Barinder Singh Sethi Barinder Singh Sethi
Dananjaya Hettiarachchi Dananjaya Hettiarachchi
Deepak Deepak
Dr.Dipika-Bumb Dr.Dipika-Bumb
Deepak Deepak
Dr. Hariharan Subramanyan Dr. Hariharan Subramanyan
Jay Jay
Johannes Heinlein Johannes Heinlein
Karen Leila Micah Karen Leila Micah
Krishna Iyer Krishna Iyer
LuAnn Piccard LuAnn Piccard
Mahin Mahin
Monal Monal
Dr. Nayanjeet Chaudhury Dr. Nayanjeet Chaudhury
Neranjan Dissanayake Neranjan Dissanayake
Prakhar Prakhar
Priya Priya
Priyesh Gopalakrishnan Priyesh Gopalakrishnan
Pritam Gautam Pritam Gautam
Prasanna Sampathkumar Prasanna Sampathkumar
Rajendran Rajendran
Rajiv Rajiv
Ruchira Srivastava Ruchira Srivastava
Eswari Rao Eswari Rao
Sridhar Venkataraman Sridhar Venkataraman
Sreekanth Sreekanth
Suresh Kandasamy Suresh Kandasamy
Sowmya Narayan Varadhan Sowmya Narayan Varadhan
Subir Subir
Prof. Rajiv Nehru Prof. Rajiv Nehru
Mr Vinod SS Mr Vinod SS
vikas madaan vikas madaan
Yash Yash

Agenda

Saturday, 28 September 2024

Time Session Details
8:30 AM Registration and Networking
9:15 AM Inaugural Ceremony facilitated by, LuAnn Piccard - Chair, PMI BOD, Johannes Heinlein - CGO, PMI, and Amit Goyal - Managing Director (South Asia), PMI, Prasanna Sampathkumar Region Mentor PMI South Asia, Jay Kumar- North India Chapter President & Pritam Gautam – Conference Director
9:30 AM Welcome Address by Jay Kumar - Chapter President, PMI North India Chapter
9:40 AM Context Setting: Master your future today in rapidly emerging trends & economies by Johannes Heinlein - Chief Growth Officer, PMI
9:55 AM Welcome Chief Guest
10:20 AM PMI purpose story by LuAnn Piccard - Chair, PMI Board of Directors
10:35 AM Keynote address: Future-Ready skills for a future that's already here! by Rajendran Dandapani - President, Zoho Corporation & Zoho Schools of Learning
10:55 AM Networking and Tea Break
11:25 AM Panel Discussion: Redefining Roles for the Future Workforce
Monal Dhama - Vice President, Strategy and Integration, Kyndryl Sumit Taneja - SVP & Global Head of Digital Consulting & Implementation, EXL
Avroneil Guha - Partner, Client Services Excellence Leader (CIC India), IBM Moderated by: Amit Goyal - Managing Director (South Asia), PMI
12:15 PM Keynote address: Evolving project management practices with rapidly emerging trends in construction space by Prakhar Aggarwal– Chief Services & Solutions (Nest-In), Tata Steel
12:35 PM Keynote Address Driving Efficiency in Construction: The Power of Lean Construction and the PMI-CP by Ben Breen - Global Director Construction, PMI
12:55 PM Lunch Break
  Room Name: Co Meeting 1 Room Name: Co Meeting 3 Room Name: Peacock Ballroom
2:00 PM
Social impact at PMI
Prasanna Sampathkumar - Region Mentor, PMI South Asia
Navigating challenges in government tech projects
Barinder Singh Sethi - VP & BU Head Smart Cities, VaaaN Infra
Role of PMO’s in the age of AI & digital transformation

Americo Pinto - MD, PMO Global Alliance, PMI

Deepak Mulay - Department Manager Program Management, Burns & McDonnell India
Mahim Chaturvedi - Partner, Ernst & Young

Vinod S. S. - Project Director (SSLV & Gaganyaan), ISRO
2:30 PM
Driving project success : VDC Project integration and risk management in workplace design projects
Ruchira Srivastava - Associate Director, M Moser Associates
Re-evaluation of the PMO currency, a data to insight transformation story
Ashutosh Bhatawadekar - Engagement Director, Tata Consultancy Services
3:00 PM
Leveraging AI for climate smart Project Management
Neranjan Dissanayake - CEO, Just In Time Group (Sri Lanka)
Accelerated learning for agile teams
Krishna Iyer - Business Agility Coach, JKSOFT Consulting LLP.
3:30 PM Networking and Tea Break
4:00 PM Keynote address: Priya Kumar - Internationally Acclaimed Motivational Speaker, Biography Specialist, Film Maker, Academician and Entrepreneur
4:30 PM PMI South Asia Project Management Awards Program &
Long Standing Member Recognition by Vikas Madaan, Conference Co-Director, PMI North India Chapter
6:45 PM Gala Dinner and Networking

Sunday, 29 September 2024

Time Session Details
9:15 AM PMI South Asia Women Engagement Committee - A Journey by Eswari Rao - VP Patnership and Academic Alliances, PMI Bangalore Chapter
9:30 AM Recap + Conference Day 2 Overview by Pritam Gautam - Conference Director, PMI North India Chapter
9:40 AM Opening Keynote: Elevating world through Projects: The Power of Purpose by Afdel Aziz, Best-selling Author | Visionary Founder | Inspiring Keynote Speaker
10:10 AM Panel Discussion: An industry perspective : The Power of Purpose
Afdel Aziz, Best-selling Author | Visionary Founder | Inspiring Keynote Speaker Amitabh Shah - Chief Inspiration Officer - Yuva Unstoppable
Sreekanth K. Arimanithaya – Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR) and CHRO, Machani Group Moderated by: LuAnn Piccard - Chair, PMI BOD
10:55 AM Networking and Tea Break
11:30 AM Keynote address: Bring out the Champ in You by Dananjaya Hettiarachichi – Peak Performance Coach | HRD Specialist | World Champion of Public Speaking 2014
12:15 PM Fireside chat: Empowering Through Education by Anand Kumar – Indian mathematics educator & Founder, Super 30 and Amit Goyal - Managing Director (South Asia), PMI
12:45 PM Lunch Break
  Room Name: Co Meeting 1 Room Name: Co Meeting 3 Room Name: Peacock Ballroom
2:00 PM Beyond algorithms: The vital role of human insight in AI-enhanced project management
Suresh Kandasamy - Head Product Delivery, Sumeru Software Solutions
Perfo-nomics: AI powered frameworks to drive a high-performance culture
Sowmya Narayan Varadhan - Managing Director, FourKites Sridhar Venkataraman - Director, Tech Program Management, FourKites
Embracing digital Transformation in Construction Projects: Driving Efficiency and Innovation Prof. Rajiv Nehru – Dean, L&T Institute of Project Management Yash Pratap Singh - Partner, KPMG

Brandon Grossman - Global Practice Manager – Construction, Burns & McDonell India
Subir Hazra - Chief Commercial & Strategy Office, GMR Aero Services

Hariharan Subramanyan – Head Corp L&D and Academy, Tata Projects
Moderated by: Ben Breen - Global Director Construction, PMI
2:30 PM Promoting transformative leadership amongst healthcare trainers in Meghalaya, India
Dr. Dipika Bumb - Senior Research Fellow & PhD scholar. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Dr. Nayanjeet Chaudhury – Director, Amrita Patel School of Public Health, Bhaikaka University, Gujarat
How cognitive biases influence business decisions
Priyesh Gopalakrishnan - Leadership Coach, Catalyzt360 Consulting Services
3:00 PM Panel Discussion: Bridging Skills for Future Success
Ambika Natarajan – Senior Vice President, HCLTech | Ajit Chauhan – Chairman, Amity University Online
Moderated by: Johannes Heinlein- Chief Growth Officer, PMI
3:45 PM Networking and Tea Break
4:15 PM Closing Keynote: Transformation Unlocked: Cultivating the Mindset for Future Growth by Sreekanth K. Arimanithaya – Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR) and CHRO, Machani Group
4:35 PM Handing over the baton for PMSAC,2025
4:50 PM Closing and Vote of thanks by Prasanna Sampathkumar Region Mentor PMI South Asia

Exhibitors

Ignite your brand's visibility, showcase your company's products and services, and make meaningful connections to a highly engaged audience of decision-making project professionals looking to level up their skills, find new tools and techniques, and gain valuable knowledge in 2024.

Join us on 28 & 29 September in the Exhibitor Area at Project Management South Asia Conference 2024 in New Delhi, India!

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Pullman New Delhi Aerocity

Asset No 2, Aerocity Hospitality District, IGI Airport New Delhi- 110037

Asset No 2, Aerocity Hospitality District,
IGI Airport New Delhi- 110037

The event venue is centrally located in Aerocity, New Delhi within a close vicinity to Business hubs, Entertainment, Restaurants and Shopping malls.

The venue is situated within a 3 km radius of the Indira Gandhi International Airport and is at a walking distance from Aerocity Metro Station and Worldmark.

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