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2024 Fall Symposium
WHEN: Friday October 18, 2024
1 full day, 8 PDU event (PDUs broken down: Power skills = 4, Ways of Working = 2, Business Acumen = 2)
TIME: 8:00am - 4:30pm Signup today by clicking Here **space is limited; walk-ins welcome subject to availability
LOCATION: Roanoke College - Colket Center
255 High Street, Salem, VA 24153 **See Below for Campus and Parking Maps**
Phone: 540-375-2500
PRICE: Members $120.00, Non-Members $140.00, Students $90.00
The Theme – “Transformation – ‘Whose Transformation is it Anyway?’ - The Power of Transformation – Passion to Action!”
This theme encapsulates the critical elements of modern project management: embracing innovation, leveraging agile methodologies for flexibility and speed, and utilizing digital tools for effective collaboration. It will be broken down into the following sub-themes.
National Speakers, Keynotes, and Workshops
Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, CSM – The Voice of PM PrepCast – and a leading force in defining the future of Project Management – Cornelius will provide a keynote and workshop! - Artificial Intelligence and Project Management: Revolutionizing the Way We Work
John Hetherington – an international speaker, speaks on “Introverted PM to Management Consultant: 5 Lessons Learned From My Journey.”
Innovation in Project Management: How to foster a culture of innovation within project teams, including methods for ideating and implementing innovative solutions in projects across various industries.
Agility for Competitive Advantage: Exploring agile transformation journeys across different sectors, focusing on how agility can provide a competitive edge by enabling faster response to market changes and customer needs.
The Future of Work: Examining how emerging technologies and shifts in work culture (such as remote work and flexible schedules) are redefining project management roles and practices.
Regional Influencers: Sharing how their passions and programs drive transformation within our regions.
Agenda
| Time | Description | Speaker |
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7:30 am – 8:15 am |
Registration “Whose Line is it Anyway?” |
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7:45 am – 9:00 am |
Buffet Breakfast |
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8:00 am – 8:15 am (15 mins) |
Welcome Address “Whose Transformation is it Anyway?” |
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8:15 am – 8:45 am (30 mins) |
Community Transformation Opening Speaker |
Xavier Duckett |
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8:55 am – 9:45 am (50 mins) |
Business Transformation “Introverted PM to Management Consultant: 5 Lessons Learned From My Journey.” Keynote Speaker |
John Hetherington |
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10:00 am – 10:45 am |
Family Feud “WHOSE TRANSFORMATION IS IT ANYWAY?” - Edition |
Facilitated by: Bonnie Chavez and Team |
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11:00 am – 11:50 am (50 mins) |
Workshop Breakout #1 Professional Transformation "Navigating Professional Transformation: Perception, Perspective, and Individual Uniqueness" |
Alexander Scott |
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11:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Profession Headshots Bella Muse Photography |
Marrisa Yi |
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (60 mins) |
Lunch |
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1:00 pm – 1:50 pm (50 mins) |
Professional Transformation Artificial Intelligence and Project Management: Revolutionizing the Way We Work Mainstage Speaker |
Cornelius Fichtner |
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2:00 pm – 2:45 pm (45 mins) |
Whose Transformation is it Anyway? FIRESIDE CHAT FORMAT Big mistakes that lead to growth – “Opportunities” that lead to regret. Adversity that leads to growth. Professional Transformation Business Transformation Community Transformation |
Facilitated by: John Hetherington
Kelley Weems Doug Agner Julia Boas |
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3:00 pm – 3:50 pm (50 mins) |
Workshop Breakout #2 Professional Transformation "Navigating Professional Transformation: Perception, Perspective, and Individual Uniqueness"
Business Transformation Professional Transformation |
Alexander Scott Cornelius Fitchtner |
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4:00 pm – 4:30 pm (30 mins) |
Business Transformation Closing Speaker |
Kimberley Lewis Parsons |
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4:30 pm – 4:45 pm (15 mins) |
Closing Address Raffle! |
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Reserve your spot for the Breakout session, you can Sign Up by using this link.
Meet our Speakers!
Professional Headshots (limited spots, signup at day of event) from 11am - 2pm by Bella Muse Photography
Unique benefits sponsoring the 2024 Fall Symposium:
Company Exposure
- Logo Featured on PMI-SWVA website and newsletters for the remainder of 2024.
- Logo included in all PMI-SWVA Fall Symposium advertisements up to the day of the event.
- Inclusion in all symposium advertisements and exhibitor slideshow.
- Introduction during the opening session (1-2 minutes).
Engagement Opportunities
- A vendor table is available during symposium hours (optional).
- One complimentary pass to the symposium ($100+ value).
All for only $350.00!
If you would like to become a sponsor, please click here and will direct you to our payment page.
2024 Symposium Committee
Any questions, email the Symposium Committee
