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The 2025 PMI National Conference promises to be the best yet and is one not to miss!

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey at the PMI National Conference 2025, where we’ll explore “Navigating the Next Wave” of project management innovation and impact. This year’s conference is built on three transformative pillars: AI, Sustainability, and The Future of Work, offering a roadmap to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.This conference isn’t just about staying relevant; it’s about leading the charge into the future of the project profession. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, curious about AI, or eager to refine your leadership skills, this is your chance to gain invaluable insights and connect with like-minded professionals who are ready to make a real impact

 

Join us for Ireland's Premier Project Management Event in 2025

Date:    14th May 2025

Time:    09:15 to 16:15

Venue:   Aviva Stadium, Dublin 4

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Our Sponsors
 
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Our Speakers

Green Project Management (GPM)

David Smith

Executive Vice President of Engagement

Toronto, Canada

Sustainability at the Core

David is the Executive Vice President at Green Project Management (GPM) which recently entered into a strategic alliance with PMI globally. He is seasoned Senior Executive and entrepreneur passionate about, and a leading global advocate for, sustainable and regenerative transformational change. David is an established contributor and co-author to tools and guides such as The P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management, The P5 Standard for Sustainability in Business Practice, Sustainable Project Management 3rd Edition, and Managing Portfolios. As a sought-after speaker David has delivered keynote presentations across North America and Europe on the impact and necessity of sustainable and regenerative change, organizational change management, and portfolio/project and benefits management.He is deeply committed to giving back to his community in his free time and has received multiple accolades for his efforts in community development, including the Province of Ontario’s Certificate of Recognition and being knighted in the Order of St. George, among others.

 

 

Project Management Happy Hour Podcast - Live

Kim Essendrup

Co-Host of the Project Management Happy Hour Podcast

United States

Project Leadership

Kim is a PMP-certified project manager, TEDx speaker, author, and entrepreneur who knows how to turn project chaos into clarity. With over 20 years of experience managing projects, programs, and PMOs, he’s seen it all—and he’s not afraid to share the lessons learned along the way. As the CEO and co-founder of RAIDLOG.com, author of The Ultimate Guide to RAID Logs, and partner at Kolme Group, LLC, Kim helps teams and organizations tackle risks, streamline decisions, and get critical initiatives back on track. He’s also the co-host of the popular Project Management Happy Hour podcast, where he mixes practical advice with real-world stories and a dose of humor to keep things fun. When he’s not in the weeds of risk registers or project plans, Kim can be found on his bike training for epic climbs, reading the classics, or exploring new ways to make project management tools smarter and simpler. If you want to connect with someone who’s as passionate about PM as he is about helping others succeed, find him on LinkedIn.

Project Management Happy Hour Podcast - Live

Kate Anderson

Co-Host of the Project Management Happy Hour Podcast

United States

Project Leadership

Kate Anderson is a dynamic entrepreneur, consultant, community builder, and project management thought leader. By blending empathy with strategic acumen, they help organizations and individuals overcome challenges, build trust, and achieve long-term success.As the founder of PM Happy Hour, a thriving community for project managers, they help those who often feel alone or out of their depth to connect, develop soft skills, and build the confidence to succeed at the highest level. Through innovative coaching methods leveraging the "first 5 questions" framework, they teach others how to manage uncertainty, lead with empathy, and deliver exceptional project outcomes. A passionate storyteller and D&D enthusiast, they bring worlds to life by weaving rich narratives filled with complex characters and moral dilemmas. Whether coaching entrepreneurs, facilitating project management workshops, or guiding adventurers through perilous campaigns, they are dedicated to fostering growth, collaboration, and meaningful change.

CKDelta

Aarthi Kumar

Head of Pre-Sales Engineering

Ireland

AI in Action

Aarthi Kumar is a seasoned AI leader with over 15 years of experience driving business performance through advanced data and AI solutions. She is the Head of Pre-sales Engineering at CKDelta, an AI software business within the CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd group. In this role, she converts conglomerate-scale data, expertise, and intellectual property into actionable insights that empower customers to transform decision-making and achieve measurable impact. Previously, her leadership roles at EY Ireland and Allianz Benelux allowed her to blend technical excellence with strategic business insights, drawing on her unique background in data science and accounting. Aarthi excels in developing scalable AI solutions, leveraging technologies, to drive measurable impacts ranging from revenue uplifts to enhanced operational efficiencies across industries like retail, utilities, and life sciences.

EY

Andrew Cochrane

Director

Ireland

The Digital PMO

Andrew is a Director in EY Consulting Consumer and a Products and Retail Sector Lead, Strategy and Transformation.

PMI Portugal Chapter

Eduardo Espinheira

Business Manager at QAValue

Portugal

PMI Portugal Chapter

Eduardo Espinheira, a seasoned expert in Project Management, has been building a career since 2004. He has focused on implementing management best practices in several companies and industries.Currently serving as Business Manager at QAValue, and as an invited lecturer at Porto Business School, he is an active member of the PMI Portugal Chapter, driving the PM Lean Coffee initiative and volunteering with PMI PT Outreach NextGen. He is the creator of the concepts of Management Bugs, Management Fixes, and the Machiavelian PM stories.

Ireland Chapter of PMI

Sinead Gallagher

Director of Marketing and Comms

Ireland

PMI Global Rising Leader Award 2024

Sinead Gallagher is a Project Management Consultant at Auxilion. Her expertise lies in delivering large-scale digitalisation projects that drive operational efficiency and successful project outcomes. In September 2024, she was honoured to be the first recipient in Ireland to receive the global PMI Rising Leader Award, recognising her contributions and leadership in the advancing the field of project management.Beyond her consulting role, she's serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Ireland Chapter of PMI, where she collaborates with industry leaders to promote and enhance project management practices across Ireland.

Collectivo

Laura McDermott

CEO

Ireland

Ireland Chapter of PMI Under 35 Changemaker 2024 - Panellist

Laura is the founder of Colectivo and is recognised as one of the Top 100 Women in Social Innovation by Euclid, an initiative supported by the European Commission. Laura is a multi-award winning faculty member of Design and Innovation for Sustainability at IE Business School, where she previously held Director-level roles in the areas of Learning Experience and Social Innovation. She is passionate about designing sustainable innovations, impactful experiences, and educational programmes, with a project portfolio spanning across Latin America and Europe. In 2024 Luara was presented with the PMI Ireland Chapter Under 35 Changemaker of the year, leadership award.

KSN Project Management

James Doggart

Senior Project Manager

Ireland

Ireland Chapter of PMI Under 35 Changemaker 2024 - Panellist

James is a Senior Project Manager at KSN Project Management working within the construction Industry. James holds a BA in Industrial Design and Technology and an MSc in Construction Project Management. Within the Construction Project Management MSc he completed extensive research projects which included how construction projects can provide effective social change for society. For KSN Project Management James manages the delivery of a number of projects, within a wide range of sectors such as health care, residential, educational and hospitality. Within all of his projects James ensures focus on sustainability and social impact are at the forefront, advocating for implementation of the most environmentally conscious processes to ensure whatever is being built leaves behind a positive and long lasting legacy. As part of KSN Project Managements AI focus group, James is involved with planning, reviewing and testing all areas in which AI may be implemented to improve overall project success. In 2024 James was presented with the PMI Ireland Chapter Under 35 Changemaker of the year, leadership award.