Jay Kiew

In a world where everyone holds the power of generative AI, where do you find your competitive edge? How do you innovate beyond the ordinary? This is no longer about merely having access to advanced technology — it's about how you wield it with precision and purpose. Enter Jay Kiew, change navigation strategist, who will unpack riveting real-world stories of pioneering category-leading brands and leaders who are charting new territories by embedding AI purposefully within their ranks. Jay Kiew is a change navigation strategist and world-renowned keynote speaker with more than 13 years of strategy and human capital experience. He has created more than $2B of impact for 400+ executives by designing, developing, and delivering organizational transformation, but his story extends far beyond the professional arena. Kiew is a half-blind cancer survivor, whose life is a testament to resilience in the face of adversity. His remarkable blend of professional expertise and personal resilience equips leaders to hack through the thick of change and disruption.

Bill Bangs

As PMI’s Transformation Management Office (TMO) Leader, Bill works with his team to orchestrate the PMI Next transformation. He brings to PMI a passion for driving organizational readiness and adoption. Throughout his career, he has created and implemented change management strategies and plans that maximize adoption and usage while helping to minimize resistance. To build commitment and buy-in for the PMI Next transformation, Bill and his team are actively engaging with all layers of the organization, from the executive team to individual contributors, as well as PMI’s external stakeholders.With over twenty-five years of industry experience, Bill has been a member of PMI for over two decades and is also a member of the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP). He is certified as both a Project Management Professional (PMP, 2002 - present) and a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, 2016 - present). He earned a BS degree in Finance and an MBA from the University of Arizona, where he has taught a class (Introduction to Consulting) every spring since 2017.He has a passion for running, cycling, and swimming and has completed six marathons and a Half Ironman. To help keep himself humble he also plays the video game “Fortnite” with his son, Wesley (and Wesley’s middle-school friends).

Ryan Guillen

In the complex landscape of project management, effective leadership is the cornerstone of success. This dynamic breakout session is a transformative journey towards mastering leadership in project management. Led by Ryan Guillen, an esteemed leader and expert in the field, this session is tailored for project management professionals seeking to ascend to new heights of effectiveness, influence, and impact. This session will delve deep into the crucial role of leadership development in driving project success, fostering high-performing teams, and navigating through challenges with finesse.Through engaging discussions, interactive activities, and real-world case studies, participants will emerge from this session equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to elevate their leadership capabilities and drive success in their project management endeavors.Join us for an enlightening exploration of leadership in project management and embark on a journey towards becoming a catalyst for positive change and innovation in your organization.

Sarah Ohanesian and Jeff Gibbard

Brace yourselves, because we're about to blow…your…minds. Ready? Every person is different. We know, it’s a lot to process. Take a moment to collect yourself with this newfound information. But we're not done, because it turns out that "the calls are coming from inside the house." That's right, inside that brain of yours is a cornucopia of unique factors that make you different from everyone else on this tiny blue rock floating through space. Now that we’re all on the same page, enlightened by this remarkable secret, what will we do? Well, if history is any indication, some people will still try to make everyone act and think the same way, in spite of their differences. If you’re wondering if that works, it doesn’t. It’s a recipe for lower employee engagement, higher turnover, and brilliant people hiding their talents. And yet, it persists. But there is an alternative path you can take. In this talk, we're going to explore something called "neurodiversity." We’ll reveal how celebrating our differences might be the best path to unlocking an organization’s potential and building a thriving work culture. Let’s reimagine work, together. This breakout speaker’s greatest hits: - Show, beyond a doubt, why neurodiversity is the key for spurring agile adoption - Illustrate how different brains adopt WIP limits, and why - Apply the right brains with the right role - Give a simple 3-part framework to build an inclusive workplace.