At this free event you will:
- Learn about contemporary topics such as AI in project management and how to apply them to your job role/organisation.
- Network over light refreshments.
- Hear more about the University of Westminster's short courses in project management.
- Get the chance to learn from a wide variety of project management topics from our industry leading speakers.
This event is suitable for anyone interested in developing their knowledge of project management and to people with all levels of experience. The event will be of particular interest to those who work in SMEs, charities, public sector and community organisations.
We recommend attending the full day event to gain the most from the programme and take advantage of the valuable networking opportunity at the end.
Programme
- 9.30–10am: registration
- 10.05–10.10am: welcome and introduction by the event chair, Dr Walaa Bakry
- 10.15–11am: Pat Lucey (PMI - Audit and Risk Committee Chair)
- 11–11.45am: Prof Nicholas Dacre (University of Southampton) the digital competency paradox: balancing AI systems with strategic project leadership across public and private sectors
- 11.45–12.30pm: Dr Abdullahi Saka (University of Westminster) AI in project management: digital transformation and the skills that matter
- 12.30-13.15pm: lunch
- 1.15–2pm: Terje Sagstad (University of Bergen, Norway) managing AI projects: implementing AI in an academic context
- 2–2.45pm: Vassos Chrysostomou (AIFORSITE UK Ltd) real time AI data analytics re-aligning project management on construction sites
- 2.45–3pm: tea and coffee
- 3–3.45pm: Dr Michael Dzando (University of Westminster) rights-based approach to ethical AI: navigating ChatGPT interactions (implications for project management)
- 3.45–4.15pm: Q&A panel discussion
- 4.15–5pm: networking event with drinks and food from our local partner
Certification
This event is certified by CPD
