Speakers

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Anthony Rhem, CEO/Principal Consultant of A.J. Rhem & Associates Inc.

Session Title: Orchestrating the Human AI Connection

Description: This keynote will delve into the pivotal role of project managers in developing and executing AI solutions that align with organizational goals, drive innovation, and ensure sustainable growth while emphasizing ethical and responsible AI use.

 

Panel Facilitator: Andrea Ruotolo, Global Head of Customer Sustainability, Rockwell Automation

Scaling Responsible AI for Productivity and Sustainability

Andrea Ruotolo will lead a panel discussion exploring the intersection of Responsible AI, productivity, and sustainability. This session will delve into how organizations can scale AI technologies ethically to drive both productivity gains and sustainable practices, offering valuable insights for project managers navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

 

Speaker: Cameron Vetter, AI Practice Director at New Resource Consulting, 2019 -Microsoft MVP for Artificial Intelligence

Morality and AI: How do I use this power responsibly?

 In this talk, we will explore the intersection of morality and AI, focusing on how individuals and organizations can wield this power responsibly. Through real-world case studies and examples, we will highlight the potential consequences of irresponsible AI use and the importance of proactive ethical considerations. Discover how to leverage AI, including language models, in a manner that aligns with ethical principles and contributes positively to society.

 

Speakers: Kate Milano PMP, BBA UW – Milwaukee, MS UW – Stout, a MC - IT Project Management George Washington University, and Nila Vaishnav PMP, BA in Economics and Psychology, BS in Computer Science and Information Systems UW, Educator WTC.

Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI-Powered Project Artifacts   

In this session we will demonstrate AI's role in streamlining project deliverables. Discover how AI can transform tasks like creating project charters, stakeholder analysis, kick-off meetings, and risk assessments into seamless, efficient processes. Through practical examples AI, novices will learn the basics of how to apply AI to efficiently create critical project artifacts. 

 

Speaker: Dale Wilsher, Executive life and leadership coach

Anchoring Your Authentic Self in the AI-Driven Landscape

As we navigate AI-driven and remote work environments, it's crucial to

understand not just what we do, who we serve, or where we're heading, but why we do it.

This 'why' - is essential for anchoring our authentic selves while adapting to new technologies and approaches. I will show you how to maintain authenticity in evolving work environments, develop your leadership presence across various settings, and inspire and influence those around you by connecting to the good you are here to do.

 

Speaker: Diane Prentis, leads Management Consulting, PPM, Business Analysis and Organizational Effectiveness capabilities and team members at Trissential and is also the brains behind PMO Leaders, a professional networking group connecting hundreds of leaders within the PMO space, providing value to grow both personally and professionally.

Realistic Applications of AI in PPM

With limitless options in the AI and Automation space, learn how AI is being applied in the PPM space, and how one Fortune 500 company leaned in to improve a process; going from weeks to minutes and discovered several additional ways to access information and applications through a single interface.

 

Speaker: Dr. Jeremy Kedziora serves as Associate Professor and the PieperPower Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Dr. Kedziora is an award-winning researcher and scientist with 17 years of experience developing new methods in machine learning Previously, he was a director of data science and analytics at Northwestern Mutual, focused on cybersecurity and also served for 9 years at the Central Intelligence Agency as a chief methodologist where he led applied R&D efforts in data science and modeling.

AI Regulation in the GPT Age

The intersection of AI technology, ethics, and governance will be explored. As AI becomes deeply integrated into business operations and daily life, it presents both remarkable opportunities and significant challenges, including concerns about privacy, bias, and accountability.  We will begin by motivating the need for AI regulation by laying out the complexity of modern AI systems and the challenges this complexity creates.  The discussion will then shift to the ethical dimensions of AI, highlighting strategies to ensure that AI systems are developed and deployed responsibly.  This will lead to an overview of the current global landscape of AI regulation, focusing on key frameworks such as the European Union’s AI Act and the evolving state and federal approaches in the United States, to understand their impact on AI projects.  Finally, we will look ahead to emerging trends in AI regulation, emphasizing the importance of proactive engagement with regulatory developments to foster innovation while safeguarding ethical standards. By the end of this session, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to navigate the regulatory environment, enabling them to lead projects that contribute to a future where AI enhances human potential and upholds our collective values.

 

Endnote Speaker: Sean Glaze, Leadership speaker, team building facilitator, and author. Sean’s books, Rapid Teamwork, The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates, and Staying Coachable are entertaining parables that help accelerate the growth of leaders and their teams

BUILDING A G.R.E.A.T. WORKPLACE CULTURE – 5 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS FOR LEADERS (WITH AI PROMPTS for use)

70% of a team's engagement is influenced by managers, and while most managers want to be effective leaders, the problem is they are often unaware of the key elements required to build and sustain an exceptional team culture where people can thrive. 

Session participants will learn how five essential questions can help them to identify and improve issues in their workplace culture and ensure that their people are more engaged and productive. Sean will equip you to be a more effective leader with the clarity and confidence of a proven, repeatable process you can follow to develop a more positive and high-performing workplace culture.