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A Brave New World 2020

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Masterclasses - Monday 19th October

08:00 - 11:00

Governance and the Management of Portfolios
Mike Roberts (NZ), Millpond
PDUs – Technical: 1, Leadership: 1, Strategic: 1

08:00 - 12:00

Mastering Guided Continuous Improvement with DA
Gareth Holbroock, Horia Slusanschi, Aldo Rall (NZ), Novavi
PDUs – Technical: 2, Leadership: 1, Strategic: 1

13:00 - 16:00

Energize2Lead
Jim Emerick (USA)
PDUs – 3 for 3hrs completed (breakdown TBC)

Day One - Tuesday 20th October

08:00 - 08:15

Conference Opening
Sunil Prashara (UK)

08:15 - 08:55

KEYNOTE: Into and Beyond Our Brave New World
Eddie Obeng (UK)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

09:00 - 09:30

Planning projects and project teams to be able to adapt and adopt change for positive outcomes
Michael Law (NZ)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

09:00 - 09:30

Mentoring Today’s Project Managers for Tomorrow’s Projects
Mike Roberts (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

09:35 - 10:05

PANEL SESSION: Leading through adversity
Dr Karyne Ang (Australia), Jim Emerick (USA), Stella Ward (NZ)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

10:05 - 10:35
BREAK
10:35 - 11:05

KEYNOTE: Seeing What is Next: Signals from the Future
Melissa Clark-Reynolds (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

11:05 - 11:15
BREAK
11:15 - 12:30

President’s Q+A and Discussion
A panel discussion with PMI Australia and NZ presidents on current Project Management impacts and opportunities combined with a chance to discuss these issues with other conference attendees.

12:30 - 12:55

Networking
An opportunity to meet other delegates in small group-based networking. Optional BYO Wine/Beer!

13:00 - 13:30

The Future of Project Management with Sunil Prashara
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

Day Two - Wednesday 21st October

08:00 - 08:40

KEYNOTE: Leadership Matters
Peter Baines (Aus)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.75

08:45 - 09:15

Disciplined Agile
Horia Slusanschi, Gareth Holebrook (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Technical – 0.50

08:45 - 09:15

The Art of Project Communication
Dr Alexia Nalewaik (USA)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

09:15 - 10:00
BREAK
10:00 - 10:40

PANEL SESSION: Compare and Contrasting Agile 
Horia Slusanschi, Renee Troughton, David Morris, Michael Law
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Technical – 0.75

10:45 - 11:15

Hope, compassion and integrity: positive psychology strategies for project leaders
Galen Townson (Aus)
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

The Modern PMO: Predicting Project Outcomes using Data Driven Automation
Marc Soester, Sensei Project Solutions
PDU Points: Technical – 0.50

11:20 - 11:50

KEYNOTE: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
Rex Pickett (USA)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

11:55 - 12:15

Networking

12:15 - 12:45

The Great PMI Quiz

12:45 - 13:00

Networking

Day Three - Thursday 22nd October

08:00 - 08:40

KEYNOTE: Facing a Brave New World: How resilience strategies can help you thrive
Lucy Hone & Denise Quinlan (NZ)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.75

08:45 - 09:15

Leading Through The Virtual Lens
Bonita Nuttall (NZ)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

08:45 - 09:15

Listening to the unstated – why it is critical for project manager to look beyond the obvious
Elissa Farrow (Aus)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

09:15 - 10:00
BREAK
10:00 - 10:40

Back to the future: Agile’s impact on Project Management
Renee Troughton (Aus)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

10:00 - 10:40

Navigating Chaos and Change | The Resilient Leader
Jim Emerick (USA)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

10:45 - 11:25

KEYNOTE: Title TBC
Dr Michelle Dickinson (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

11:25 - 12:00

Conference Close
Greg Ward

Masterclasses - Monday 19th October

09:30 - 12:30

Governance and the Management of Portfolios
Mike Roberts (NZ), Millpond
PDUs – Technical: 1, Leadership: 1, Strategic: 1

09:30 - 13:30

Mastering Guided Continuous Improvement with DA
Gareth Holbroock, Horia Slusanschi, Aldo Rall (NZ), Novavi
PDUs – Technical: 2, Leadership: 1, Strategic: 1

13:00 - 16:00

Energize2Lead
Jim Emerick (USA)
PDUs – 3 for 3hrs completed (breakdown TBC)

Day One - Tuesday 20th October

09:30 - 09:30

Conference Opening
Sunil Prashara (UK)

09:45 - 10:25

KEYNOTE: Into and Beyond Our Brave New World
Eddie Obeng (UK)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

10:30 - 11:00

Planning projects and project teams to be able to adapt and adopt change for positive outcomes
Michael Law (NZ)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

10:30 - 11:00

Mentoring Today’s Project Managers for Tomorrow’s Projects
Mike Roberts (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

11:05 - 11:35

PANEL SESSION: Leading through adversity
Dr Karyne Ang (Australia), Jim Emerick (USA), Stella Ward (NZ)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

11:35 - 12:05
BREAK
12:05 - 12:35

KEYNOTE: Seeing What is Next: Signals from the Future
Melissa Clark-Reynolds (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

12:35 - 12:45
BREAK
12:45 - 13:30

President’s Q+A and Discussion
A panel discussion with PMI Australia and NZ presidents on current Project Management impacts and opportunities combined with a chance to discuss these issues with other conference attendees.

13:30 - 13:55

Networking
An opportunity to meet other delegates in small group-based networking. Optional BYO Wine/Beer!

14:00 - 14:30

The Future of Project Management with Sunil Prashara
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

Day Two - Wednesday 21st October

09:30 - 10:10

KEYNOTE: Leadership Matters
Peter Baines (Aus)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.75

10:15 - 10:45

Disciplined Agile
Horia Slusanschi, Gareth Holebrook (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Technical – 0.50

10:15 - 10:45

The Art of Project Communication
Dr Alexia Nalewaik (USA)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

10:45 - 11:30
BREAK
11:30 - 12:10

PANEL SESSION: Compare and Contrasting Agile 
Horia Slusanschi, Renee Troughton, David Morris, Michael Law
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Technical – 0.75

12:30 - 12:45

Hope, compassion and integrity: positive psychology strategies for project leaders
Galen Townson (Aus)
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

12:30 - 12:45

The Modern PMO: Predicting Project Outcomes using Data Driven Automation
Marc Soester, Sensei Project Solutions
PDU Points: Technical – 0.50

12:50 - 13:20

KEYNOTE: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
Rex Pickett (USA)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

13:25 - 14:45

Networking

14:45 - 15:15

The Great PMI Quiz

15:15 - 15:30

Networking

Day Three - Thursday 22nd October

09:30 - 10:10

KEYNOTE: Facing a Brave New World: How resilience strategies can help you thrive
Lucy Hone & Denise Quinlan (NZ)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.75

10:15 - 10:45

Leading Through The Virtual Lens
Bonita Nuttall (NZ)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

10:15 - 10:45

Listening to the unstated – why it is critical for project manager to look beyond the obvious
Elissa Farrow (Aus)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

10:45 - 11:30
BREAK
11:30 - 12:10

Back to the future: Agile’s impact on Project Management
Renee Troughton (Aus)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

11:30 - 12:10

Navigating Chaos and Change | The Resilient Leader
Jim Emerick (USA)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

12:15 - 12:55

KEYNOTE: Title TBC
Dr Michelle Dickinson (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

12:55 - 13:30

Conference Close
Greg Ward

Masterclasses - Monday 19th October

10:00 - 13:00

Governance and the Management of Portfolios
Mike Roberts (NZ), Millpond
PDUs – Technical: 1, Leadership: 1, Strategic: 1

10:00 - 14:00

Mastering Guided Continuous Improvement with DA
Gareth Holbroock, Horia Slusanschi, Aldo Rall (NZ), Novavi
PDUs – Technical: 2, Leadership: 1, Strategic: 1

13:00 - 16:00

Energize2Lead
Jim Emerick (USA)
PDUs – 3 for 3hrs completed (breakdown TBC)

Day One - Tuesday 20th October

10:00 - 10:15

Conference Opening
Sunil Prashara (UK)

10:15 - 10:55

KEYNOTE: Into and Beyond Our Brave New World
Eddie Obeng (UK)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

11:00 - 11:30

Planning projects and project teams to be able to adapt and adopt change for positive outcomes
Michael Law (NZ)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

11:00 - 11:30

Mentoring Today’s Project Managers for Tomorrow’s Projects
Mike Roberts (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

11:35 - 12:05

PANEL SESSION: Leading through adversity
Dr Karyne Ang (Australia), Jim Emerick (USA), Stella Ward (NZ)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

12:05 - 12:35
BREAK
12:35 - 13:05

KEYNOTE: Seeing What is Next: Signals from the Future
Melissa Clark-Reynolds (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

13:05 - 13:15
BREAK
13:15 - 14:30

President’s Q+A and Discussion
A panel discussion with PMI Australia and NZ presidents on current Project Management impacts and opportunities combined with a chance to discuss these issues with other conference attendees.

14:30 - 14:55

Networking
An opportunity to meet other delegates in small group-based networking. Optional BYO Wine/Beer!

15:00 - 15:30

The Future of Project Management with Sunil Prashara
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

Day Two - Wednesday 21st October

10:00 - 10:40

KEYNOTE: Leadership Matters
Peter Baines (Aus)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.75

10:45 - 11:15

Disciplined Agile
Horia Slusanschi, Gareth Holebrook (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Technical – 0.50

10:45 - 11:15

The Art of Project Communication
Dr Alexia Nalewaik (USA)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

11:15 - 12:00
BREAK
12:00 - 12:40

PANEL SESSION: Compare and Contrasting Agile 
Horia Slusanschi, Renee Troughton, David Morris, Michael Law
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Technical – 0.75

12:45 - 13:15

Hope, compassion and integrity: positive psychology strategies for project leaders
Galen Townson (Aus)
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

12:45 - 13:15

The Modern PMO: Predicting Project Outcomes using Data Driven Automation
Marc Soester, Sensei Project Solutions
PDU Points: Technical – 0.50

13:20 - 13:50

KEYNOTE: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
Rex Pickett (USA)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

13:55 - 14:15

Networking

14:15 - 14:45

The Great PMI Quiz

14:45 - 15:00

Networking

Day Three - Thursday 22nd October

10:00 - 10:40

KEYNOTE: Facing a Brave New World: How resilience strategies can help you thrive
Lucy Hone & Denise Quinlan (NZ)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.75

10:45 - 11:15

Leading Through The Virtual Lens
Bonita Nuttall (NZ)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

10:45 - 11:15

Listening to the unstated – why it is critical for project manager to look beyond the obvious
Elissa Farrow (Aus)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

11:15 - 12:00
BREAK
12:00 - 12:40

Back to the future: Agile’s impact on Project Management
Renee Troughton (Aus)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

12:00 - 12:40

Navigating Chaos and Change | The Resilient Leader
Jim Emerick (USA)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

12:45 - 13:25

KEYNOTE: Title TBC
Dr Michelle Dickinson (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

13:25 - 14:00

Conference Close
Greg Ward

Masterclasses - Monday 19th October

10:30 - 13:30

Governance and the Management of Portfolios
Mike Roberts (NZ), Millpond
PDUs – Technical: 1, Leadership: 1, Strategic: 1

10:30 - 14:30

Mastering Guided Continuous Improvement with DA
Gareth Holbroock, Horia Slusanschi, Aldo Rall (NZ), Novavi
PDUs – Technical: 2, Leadership: 1, Strategic: 1

13:00 - 16:00

Energize2Lead
Jim Emerick (USA)
PDUs – 3 for 3hrs completed (breakdown TBC)

Day One - Tuesday 20th October

10:30 - 10:30

Conference Opening
Sunil Prashara (UK)

10:45 - 11:25

KEYNOTE: Into and Beyond Our Brave New World
Eddie Obeng (UK)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

11:30 - 12:00

Planning projects and project teams to be able to adapt and adopt change for positive outcomes
Michael Law (NZ)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

11:30 - 12:00

Mentoring Today’s Project Managers for Tomorrow’s Projects
Mike Roberts (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

12:05 -

PANEL SESSION: Leading through adversity
Dr Karyne Ang (Australia), Jim Emerick (USA), Stella Ward (NZ)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

12:35 - 13:05
BREAK
13:05 - 13:35

KEYNOTE: Seeing What is Next: Signals from the Future
Melissa Clark-Reynolds (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

13:35 - 13:45
BREAK
13:45 - 15:00

President’s Q+A and Discussion
A panel discussion with PMI Australia and NZ presidents on current Project Management impacts and opportunities combined with a chance to discuss these issues with other conference attendees.

15:00 - 15:25

Networking
An opportunity to meet other delegates in small group-based networking. Optional BYO Wine/Beer!

15:30 - 16:00

The Future of Project Management with Sunil Prashara
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

Day Two - Wednesday 21st October

10:30 - 11:10

KEYNOTE: Leadership Matters
Peter Baines (Aus)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.75

11:15 - 11:45

Disciplined Agile
Horia Slusanschi, Gareth Holebrook (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Technical – 0.50

11:15 - 11:45

The Art of Project Communication
Dr Alexia Nalewaik (USA)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

11:45 - 12:30
BREAK
12:30 - 13:10

PANEL SESSION: Compare and Contrasting Agile 
Horia Slusanschi, Renee Troughton, David Morris, Michael Law
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Technical – 0.75

13:30 - 13:45

Hope, compassion and integrity: positive psychology strategies for project leaders
Galen Townson (Aus)
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

13:30 - 13:45

The Modern PMO: Predicting Project Outcomes using Data Driven Automation
Marc Soester, Sensei Project Solutions
PDU Points: Technical – 0.50

13:50 - 14:20

KEYNOTE: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
Rex Pickett (USA)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

14:25 - 14:45

Networking

14:45 - 15:15

The Great PMI Quiz

15:15 - 15:30

Networking

Day Three - Thursday 22nd October

10:30 - 11:10

KEYNOTE: Facing a Brave New World: How resilience strategies can help you thrive
Lucy Hone & Denise Quinlan (NZ)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.75

11:15 - 11:45

Leading Through The Virtual Lens
Bonita Nuttall (NZ)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

11:15 - 11:45

Listening to the unstated – why it is critical for project manager to look beyond the obvious
Elissa Farrow (Aus)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

11:45 - 12:30
BREAK
12:30 - 13:10

Back to the future: Agile’s impact on Project Management
Renee Troughton (Aus)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

12:30 - 13:10

Navigating Chaos and Change | The Resilient Leader
Jim Emerick (USA)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

13:15 - 13:55

KEYNOTE: Title TBC
Dr Michelle Dickinson (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

13:55 - 14:30

Conference Close
Greg Ward

Masterclasses - Monday 19th October

11:00 - 14:00

Governance and the Management of Portfolios
Mike Roberts (NZ), Millpond
PDUs – Technical: 1, Leadership: 1, Strategic: 1

11:00 - 15:00

Mastering Guided Continuous Improvement with DA
Gareth Holbroock, Horia Slusanschi, Aldo Rall (NZ), Novavi
PDUs – Technical: 2, Leadership: 1, Strategic: 1

13:00 - 16:00

Energize2Lead
Jim Emerick (USA)
PDUs – 3 for 3hrs completed (breakdown TBC)

Day One - Tuesday 20th October

11:00 - 11:15

Conference Opening
Sunil Prashara (UK)

11:15 - 11:55

KEYNOTE: Into and Beyond Our Brave New World
Eddie Obeng (UK)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

12:00 - 12:30

Planning projects and project teams to be able to adapt and adopt change for positive outcomes
Michael Law (NZ)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

12:00 - 12:30

Mentoring Today’s Project Managers for Tomorrow’s Projects
Mike Roberts (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

12:35 - 13:05

PANEL SESSION: Leading through adversity
Dr Karyne Ang (Australia), Jim Emerick (USA), Stella Ward (NZ)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

13:05 - 13:35
BREAK
13:35 - 14:05

KEYNOTE: Seeing What is Next: Signals from the Future
Melissa Clark-Reynolds (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

14:05 - 14:15
BREAK
14:15 - 15:30

President’s Q+A and Discussion
A panel discussion with PMI Australia and NZ presidents on current Project Management impacts and opportunities combined with a chance to discuss these issues with other conference attendees.

15:30 - 15:55

Networking
An opportunity to meet other delegates in small group-based networking. Optional BYO Wine/Beer!

16:00 - 16:30

The Future of Project Management with Sunil Prashara
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

Day Two - Wednesday 21st October

11:00 - 11:40

KEYNOTE: Leadership Matters
Peter Baines (Aus)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.75

11:45 - 12:15

Disciplined Agile
Horia Slusanschi, Gareth Holebrook (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Technical – 0.50

11:45 - 12:15

The Art of Project Communication
Dr Alexia Nalewaik (USA)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

12:15 - 13:00
BREAK
13:00 - 13:40

PANEL SESSION: Compare and Contrasting Agile 
Horia Slusanschi, Renee Troughton, David Morris, Michael Law
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Technical – 0.75

13:45 - 14:15

Hope, compassion and integrity: positive psychology strategies for project leaders
Galen Townson (Aus)
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

13:45 - 14:15

The Modern PMO: Predicting Project Outcomes using Data Driven Automation
Marc Soester, Sensei Project Solutions
PDU Points: Technical – 0.50

14:20 - 14:50

KEYNOTE: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
Rex Pickett (USA)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

14:55 - 15:15

Networking

15:15 - 15:45

The Great PMI Quiz

15:45 - 16:00

Networking

Day Three - Thursday 22nd October

11:00 - 11:40

KEYNOTE: Facing a Brave New World: How resilience strategies can help you thrive
Lucy Hone & Denise Quinlan (NZ)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.75

11:45 - 12:15

Leading Through The Virtual Lens
Bonita Nuttall (NZ)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

11:45 - 12:15

Listening to the unstated – why it is critical for project manager to look beyond the obvious
Elissa Farrow (Aus)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

12:15 - 13:00
BREAK
13:00 - 13:40

Back to the future: Agile’s impact on Project Management
Renee Troughton (Aus)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

13:00 - 13:40

Navigating Chaos and Change | The Resilient Leader
Jim Emerick (USA)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

13:45 - 14:25

KEYNOTE: Title TBC
Dr Michelle Dickinson (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

14:25 - 15:00

Conference Close
Greg Ward

Masterclasses - Monday 19th October

13:00 - 16:00

Governance and the Management of Portfolios
Mike Roberts (NZ), Millpond
PDUs – Technical: 1, Leadership: 1, Strategic: 1

13:00 - 17:00

Mastering Guided Continuous Improvement with DA
Gareth Holbroock, Horia Slusanschi, Aldo Rall (NZ), Novavi
PDUs – Technical: 2, Leadership: 1, Strategic: 1

13:00 - 16:00

Energize2Lead
Jim Emerick (USA)
PDUs – 3 for 3hrs completed (breakdown TBC)

Day One - Tuesday 20th October

13:00 - 13:15

Conference Opening
Sunil Prashara (UK)

13:15 - 13:55

KEYNOTE: Into and Beyond Our Brave New World
Eddie Obeng (UK)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

14:00 - 14:30

Planning projects and project teams to be able to adapt and adopt change for positive outcomes
Michael Law (NZ)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

14:00 - 14:30

Mentoring Today’s Project Managers for Tomorrow’s Projects
Mike Roberts (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

14:35 - 15:05

PANEL SESSION: Leading through adversity
Dr Karyne Ang (Australia), Jim Emerick (USA), Stella Ward (NZ)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

15:05 - 15:35
BREAK
15:35 - 16:05

KEYNOTE: Seeing What is Next: Signals from the Future
Melissa Clark-Reynolds (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

16:05 - 16:15
BREAK
16:15 - 17:30

President’s Q+A and Discussion
A panel discussion with PMI Australia and NZ presidents on current Project Management impacts and opportunities combined with a chance to discuss these issues with other conference attendees.

17:30 - 17:55

Networking
An opportunity to meet other delegates in small group-based networking. Optional BYO Wine/Beer!

18:00 - 18:30

The Future of Project Management with Sunil Prashara
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

Day Two - Wednesday 21st October

13:00 - 13:40

KEYNOTE: Leadership Matters
Peter Baines (Aus)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.75

13:45 - 14:15

Disciplined Agile
Horia Slusanschi, Gareth Holebrook (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Technical – 0.50

13:45 - 14:15

The Art of Project Communication
Dr Alexia Nalewaik (USA)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

14:15 - 15:00
BREAK
15:00 - 15:40

PANEL SESSION: Compare and Contrasting Agile 
Horia Slusanschi, Renee Troughton, David Morris, Michael Law
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Technical – 0.75

15:45 - 16:15

Hope, compassion and integrity: positive psychology strategies for project leaders
Galen Townson (Aus)
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

15:45 - 16:15

The Modern PMO: Predicting Project Outcomes using Data Driven Automation
Marc Soester, Sensei Project Solutions
PDU Points: Technical – 0.50

16:20 - 16:50

KEYNOTE: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
Rex Pickett (USA)
Leading through adversity
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

16:55 - 17:15

Networking

17:15 - 17:45

The Great PMI Quiz

17:45 - 18:00

Networking

Day Three - Thursday 22nd October

13:00 - 13:40

KEYNOTE: Facing a Brave New World: How resilience strategies can help you thrive
Lucy Hone & Denise Quinlan (NZ)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.75

13:45 - 14:15

Leading Through The Virtual Lens
Bonita Nuttall (NZ)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Leadership – 0.50

13:45 - 14:15

Listening to the unstated – why it is critical for project manager to look beyond the obvious
Elissa Farrow (Aus)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

14:15 - 15:00
BREAK
15:00 - 15:40

Back to the future: Agile’s impact on Project Management
Renee Troughton (Aus)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

15:00 - 15:40

Navigating Chaos and Change | The Resilient Leader
Jim Emerick (USA)
Resilience in Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.75

15:45 - 16:25

KEYNOTE: Title TBC
Dr Michelle Dickinson (NZ)
The Future and Project Management
PDU Points: Strategic – 0.50

16:25 - 17:00

Conference Close
Greg Ward

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