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NEXTGEN Project Management – Elevating our world through emerging technology
Join us for an exhilarating full-day conference hosted by the PMI Gujarat Chapter on the transformative theme,
“NEXTGEN Project Management – Elevating our World through Emerging Technology.,”
This event promises to be a dynamic convergence of industry leaders, innovative thinkers, and passionate professionals, all eager to explore the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of project management. Engage in thought-provoking sessions, industry case studies, and insightful panel discussions that delve into the latest technological trends and their practical applications.
Network with like-minded peers, gain invaluable insights and discover how emerging technologies can elevate your projects and elevate our world to new heights. It will be at the nice green campus of Nirma University. Along with learning, we will have a networking lunch, fun activities, and goodies.
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Agenda
Start Time | Duration | Time | Description |
9:00 AM | 60 Minutes | 9 AM-10 AM | Registration and Networking |
10:00 AM | 30 minutes | 10 AM-10:30 AM | Short Chapter Intro + Delegate Welcome + Event Announcements + Ceremonial Lighting + Spiritual Invocation |
10:30 AM | 30 minutes | 10:30 AM-11 AM | Opening remarks (Prerak Shah) + Insights from R11 MD Amit Goyal + Address by Nirma University |
11:00 AM | 15 minutes | 11 AM-11:15 AM | Address by Distinguished Chief Guest |
11:15 AM | 30 minutes | 11:15 AM-11:45 PM | Tea + Networking Break |
11:45 AM | 40 minutes | 11:45 AM -12:30 PM | Opening Keynote Session: Role of Technology in NextGen Project Management |
12:30 PM | 30 minutes | 12:30 PM 01 PM | Expert Lecture: Elevating Project Success using Cyber Security |
1:00 PM | 15 minutes | 01 PM 01:15 PM | Recognition Ceremony: Recognizing Star Volunteers, Newsletter Unveiling by MD PMI SA, and Honoring Contributions from Nirma, Generous Donors and Conference Volunteers |
1:15 PM | 60 minutes | 1:15 PM-2:15 PM | Networking Luncheon |
2:15 PM | 10 minutes + 5 minutes | 02:15 PM-02:30 PM | Case Study 1 |
2:30 PM | 10 minutes + 5 minutes | 02:30 PM 02:45 PM | Case Study 2 |
2:45 PM | 45 minutes | 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Panel Dialogue: Elevating Our World with Responsible AI |
3:30 PM | 15 minutes | 3:30 PM-3:45 PM | About PMI AI, Student Club and other Initiatives |
3:45 PM | 15 minutes | 3:45 PM – 4 PM | Group Photo |
4:00 PM | 15 minutes | 4 PM to 4:15 PM | Networking Break with High Tea |
4:15 PM | 45 minutes | 4:15 PM – 5 PM | Panel Dialogue: Leveraging Technology for Project Success |
5:00 PM | 15 minutes | 5 PM – 5:15 PM | Quiz/Games/Yoga |
5:15 PM | 30 minutes | 5:15 PM – 5:40 PM | Expert Lecture: Enhancing Project Outcome with Generative AI |
5:45 PM | 10 minutes | 5:45 PM-5:55 PM | Expression of Gratitude – Mr. Sandip Karia |
Note* – Agenda given above is tentative and subject to change
Speakers

Mr. Amit Goyal
Managing Director (S.Asia), Project Management Institute
Mr. Samir Yajnik
CEO & Executive Director, Electra EV
Air Commodore Mr. Rajendra Gaekwad
Partner, Idyllic Futuristic Technologies LLP
Mr. Visukumar Gopal
Vice President, STARK Corp Solutions
Mr. Brijendra Kumar
Partner and Lead, Digital Government, KPMG India
Mr. Abhishek Kotecha
Founder & CEO, Datavtar
Mr. Madhav Anadkat
Sr. Lead Innovation & Research, Gateway Group of Companies
Ms. Priti Vyas
Senior Consultant, Tata Consulting Services
Mr. Abhishek Sharma
Chapter Engagement Manager for PMI South Asia
MS. Hiral (Vyas) Dave
Founder & CEO, HVDSOFT Pvt. Ltd
Mr. Barinder Singh Sethi
VP & BUSINESS HEAD, VaaaN Infra
Mr. Brijesh Dave
Global Delivery Head – Chemicals, L&T Technology Services
Mr. Tarang Bhargava
AVP & CIO, Adani Petrochemicals
Mr. Prasanna Sampathkumar
Region Mentor, PMI South Asia
Mr. Pratik Machchar
CTO – SilverTouch Technologies Ltd
Mr. Aditya Kumar
Sr. AVP, Transformation Management COE, EXL Service
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Conference PMO

Mr. Sandip Karia
Conference Director
Vice President – Academics Affiliation
PMI Gujarat Chapter

Mr. Suketu Modi
Conference Co-Director
Vice President – Technology
PMI Gujarat Chapter

Mr. Mehul Patel
Conference Co-Director
Vice President – Marketing
PMI Gujarat Chapter
