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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         **Registration close date is 10/17/24 at 1pm, registration encouraged as there

                                                                                                                                        is limited availability; walk-ins welcome subject to availability

LOCATIONRoanoke College - Colket Center 

    255 High Street, Salem, VA 24153    **See Below for Campus and Parking Maps**

    Phone: 540-375-2500 

           https://www.roanoke.ed/

 

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  

7:30 am – 8:15 am

Registration

“Whose Line is it Anyway?”

 

7:45 am – 9:00 am

Buffet Breakfast

 

8:00 am – 8:15 am

(15 mins)

Welcome Address

“Whose Transformation is it Anyway?”

 

8:15 am – 8:45 am

(30 mins)

Community Transformation

Opening Speaker

Xavier Duckett

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

10:00 am – 10:45 am
(45 mins)

Family Feud

 “WHOSE TRANSFORMATION IS IT ANYWAY?” -  Edition 

Facilitated by: Bonnie Chavez and Team  

11:00 am – 11:50 am

(50 mins)

Workshop Breakout #1

Professional Transformation
Community Transformation
Business Transformation

 

Alexander Scott
Bonnie Chavez
Kimberely Lewis Parsons

11:00 am – 2:00 pm
(2 hrs)

Profession Headshots

Bella Muse Photography 

Marrisa Yi

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

(60 mins)

Lunch

 

1:00 pm – 1:50 pm

(50 mins)

Professional Transformation

Artificial Intelligence and Project Management: Revolutionizing the Way We Work

Mainstage Speaker

Cornelius Fichtner

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

Facilitated by: John Hetherington 

3:00 pm – 3:50 pm

(50 mins)

Workshop Breakout #2

Professional Transformation
Business Transformation
Professional Transformation

 

Alexander Scott
John Hetherington 

Cornelius Fitchtner

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

(30 mins)

Business Transformation

Closing Speaker

Kimberley Lewis Parsons

4:30 pm – 4:45 pm

(15 mins)

Closing Address

Raffle!

  

Meet our Speakers!

Professional Headshots (limited spots, signup at day of event) from 11am - 2pm by Bella Muse Photography

 

 


Uniquebenefits 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

Thanks to our Symposium Sponsors!

Roanoke College Campus & Parking Maps

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