Alexander David is a senior transformation executive and Co-Founder of Global Transformation Group, where he partners with executive teams to strengthen strategy execution, accelerate enterprise transformation, and deliver measurable business outcomes. With more than two decades of experience leading complex change initiatives, Alexander is known for bridging the gap between strategic intent and operational delivery in highly regulated, asset-intensive, and global environments. Alexander has held senior leadership roles across some of the world’s most complex organizations, including GE Vernova, Royal Mail Group, and Network Rail. In these roles, he led enterprise portfolio management, large-scale transformation programs, and governance operating models designed to improve decision-making, investment prioritization, and value realization. His work has consistently focused on enabling leaders to move faster with greater clarity, accountability, and confidence. At Global Transformation Group, Alexander advises organizations undergoing significant transformation, including operating model redesign, enterprise portfolio optimization, and technology-enabled change. He brings deep expertise in portfolio and investment governance, transformation office design, and the practical application of digital and PPM solutions to support strategic delivery at scale. His approach is pragmatic, value-driven, and grounded in real-world execution rather than theory. Alexander is particularly passionate about helping leadership teams build sustainable internal capability rather than relying on short-term fixes. He works closely with executives to design structures, processes, and behaviors that enable continuous delivery of strategic outcomes long after formal transformation initiatives conclude. Alexander is a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders seeking to turn strategy into tangible results. His work reflects a belief that transformation succeeds when clarity, discipline, and people are aligned around what matters most.

For nearly three decades, Laura Barnard has helped organizations close the strategy-to-execution gap by introducing a new operating model that aligns strategy, leadership, and delivery into one cohesive system. Through her companies, Global Transformation Group, a strategy, transformation, and technology-enablement firm, and PMO Strategies, a training and capability development organization, she equips leaders and teams to move beyond activity and outputs to drive real, measurable business IMPACT. Her proprietary IMPACT Engine System provides a practical, repeatable approach for aligning strategy, execution, and leadership into an integrated operating model that accelerates outcomes with clarity and speed—without creating dependency on external consultants. She is the author of The IMPACT Engine where she outlines the mindset shifts, structures, and leadership behaviors required to turn strategy into sustained results. Laura is a sought-after international keynote speaker and trusted advisor to PMO, transformation, and executive leaders seeking to modernize how their organizations deliver value. In recognition of her contributions to advancing the PMO from a delivery function to a business-enabled, enterprise capability that accelerates strategy delivery and transformation, Laura was named PMO Influencer of the Year by the PMO Global Alliance, now a part of the Project Management Institute.

Alexandra Chapman is a globally recognised expert in Outcomes Thinking and strategy execution. She has worked with senior leaders across Australia, the UK, Europe, and Asia, helping organisations deliver measurable business value from major transformation and technology initiatives. Her career spans senior roles in banking, consulting, and entrepreneurship, giving her both boardroom perspective and deep hands-on execution experience. As co-founder and creator of the Totally Optimized Projects (TOP) methodology, Alexandra has pioneered practical frameworks that help organisations design and execute projects that genuinely deliver outcomes, benefits, and value. Her work focuses on closing the gap between strategy and results, ensuring that ambitious strategies are not only well conceived, but successfully executed.

I started working with projects about 28 years ago: first, as a project planner in construction projects, and then I moved to large process-plant projects. In parallel, I was also involved in IT projects and startups. I gradually moved from project planning into the wider project management domain by helping project managers and companies improve their project, program, and portfolio management systems. Nowadays, I'm spending most of my time developing eLearning courses in our small company, Management Plaza, writing books (about 50 of them so far), and contributing to standards: - As a core development team member: - P3.express - micro.P3.express - PMBOK® Guide 7th edition - P5.express - P1.express - NUPP - Leader's Behavior Compass - As a consultant: - PRINCE2 Agile® 1st edition - PRINCE2® 6th edition - PRINCE2 Agile® 2nd edition - MSP® 5th edition More information: https://nader.pm

Alexander Pattyn is the COO of certN, an independent assessment institute that helps certification organizations create and manage assessments and tests across various fields, including project and portfolio management. He holds a master’s degree from the Catholic University of Leuven and continued his studies at University College London, during which he received multiple academic awards. In addition, Alexander has seven years of experience with the NGO FAST, where he volunteers as a first responder. Through this work, he has built hands-on experience in event first aid, operational coordination, and structured support during emergency and disaster-response situations, bringing practical insight into how teams make decisions and organise work under severe time pressure and uncertainty. Outside of work, Alexander is usually outside either training horses or going on long hacks in nature.

Dr. Liudmila Prozorova is a global expert in project and procurement management with over 20 years of experience across the Oil & Gas, Energy, and Sustainability sectors. She is the Founder of Quantum Leap Consultancy - a boutique advisory firm specializing in procurement transformation, agile project delivery, and innovation frameworks for government and industry, and Co-Founder of Circa Biotech - a cleantech company converting organic waste into high-value insect-based products for sustainable agriculture and renewable energy, and holds an MBA along with certifications including PMP, MCIPS, and MILT. Dr. Liudmila is known for developing value-driven, agile project frameworks and driving innovation in circular economy and ESG-focused initiatives. A frequent speaker at international forums, she actively champions the integration of sustainability and digital transformation into project delivery and public-sector innovation.

Yanzi Liu, a seasoned business leader with over a decade of experience driving cybersecurity innovation and digital transformation across the Middle East and Asia. She currently leads market expansion in Saudi Arabia, working closely with government entities, large enterprises, and major construction and giga projects. Her focus is helping organizations adopt secure digital platforms, protect critical systems, and manage cybersecurity risks during large-scale digital and infrastructure transformation. Recognized as a Global 200 Power Women Leader (2024 & 2025), Yanzi is passionate about strengthening cyber resilience and connecting emerging technologies between China and the Middle East to support long-term, secure growth.

Alex, a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience, is a proven leader in driving organizational transformation through innovative business practices and technology adoption. Throughout his career, Alex has navigated diverse landscapes, including high-growth startups, private equity, venture capital, and established enterprises. This multifaceted experience has equipped him with a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit and deep industry knowledge. His leadership journey includes senior executive roles at prominent organizations such as EMC and ISC (an Accenture joint venture). In 2009, he founded Emergn, a global digital business firm that has successfully guided hundreds of Fortune and FTSE companies on their transformative journeys. Under Alex's leadership, Emergn has established itself as a trusted partner, empowering organizations to accelerate change, enhance their capabilities, and achieve sustainable business outcomes. A recognized thought leader, Alex actively contributes to industry discourse through his writing for Forbes and his role as a Board member of the Drucker Society. He is a sought-after speaker, author, and mentor, inspiring and guiding the next generation of business leaders.

Experienced Program Manager in Ai and Smart cities delivering the highest specs and KPIs with great leadership history

Dirk Withake currently works at a safety-critical company in the domain of air traffic management and aeronautical information management, after 14 years in international IT consulting. During his more than 25 years of experience in international project management across Europe and the United States, he also delivered and sometimes recovered projects, programs, and portfolios for a wide range of industries from discrete manufacturing to finance and entertainment. Dirk holds degrees in economics and business administration and several PMI certifications including PfMP, PgMP, PMP, PMOCP, CPMAI, PBA, RMP, SP, CAPM and DAC. He volunteers with the PMI Austria Chapter currently as chapter president. Dirk served on the development team for PMBOK 6th Edition and on the review team for The Standard for Program Management—5th Edition and PMBOK 8th Edition. He teaches project-management-related courses at BFI University in Vienna, Austria, and presents frequently at congresses and symposiums on project-management-related topics, including several PMI® Global Summit events and other international PM conferences.

Eren Özdemir is the Co-Founder of Future Agile and a global Enterprise Agility and AI-Enabled Transformation Advisor. He is a SAFe SPCT (Trusted Advisor) and serves as the PMI Disciplined Agile Community of Practice Lead. In addition, Eren is a volunteer initiative lead for PMI’s Reimagining Agility initiative, where he works with global practitioners to explore how agility must evolve in response to AI, emerging technologies, and shifting business realities. With experience across more than 20 industries—including defense, finance, insurance, public sector, and technology—Eren has led large-scale transformations in Europe, the US, MENA, and Türkiye. His work focuses on moving organizations beyond framework-driven agility toward adaptive, strategy-aligned, and AI-augmented operating models. He is the author of Organizational Agile Transformation in 5 Steps and Agile Transformation: The Story of the Republic, and today concentrates on AI-native organizations, adaptive governance, and decision intelligence.

Ms. Fadwa Saad AlBawardi, is a Saudi Arabian Entrepreneur who have established her own Consultancy office (FSAB), since 2022, to provide consulting services in Digital Transformation, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Data and AI strategies. Ms. AlBawardi is a Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional, as well as an IT/Performance Management Senior Consultant, with more than 22+ years of working experience. Moreover, she is a certified trainer as well as an Elsevier reviewer for international AI & technical research papers and articles.  Ms. AlBawardi is also a public speaker and a workshop presenter in several national and international conferences including: United Nations ITU IGF2023 in Kyoto Japan, as well as UN ITU AI for Good Summits 2024 and 2025 (with more than 150 international workshop attendees) in Geneva Switzerland. In addition, she is a trainer with United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), and a certified trainer in KSA. She is also conducting several training and consultancy sessions with the African Tech community. Ms. AlBawardi also participated in the UN Digital Compact online meetings, as a stakeholder, providing insights and consultation reports on AI Governance. Ms. AlBawardi is also an Author who have participated in writing several technical international publications, as well, including HiMSS Book of the Year (editions 2007, 2013 and 2018) in USA.   She is also a USA Today Bestselling Author, as well as a weekly Columnist, with 200+ articles, in KSA digital journals, mainly about AI and Digital Economy themes.  Ms. AlBawardi has earned a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Boston University, USA, in 2003, as well as 2 certifications in Strategic Planning.  Her Computer Science Bachelor Degree was from the American University in Cairo, in 1994, and she has also attended a Strategic Management course in Harvard University, USA, in 2019.

Dr. Frederic Casagrande is a global transformation leader specializing in mega-projects within complex, multicultural, and high-consequence environments where failure is not theoretical and success is never accidental. With nearly 30 years of experience across multiple industries, Frederic has overseen portfolios worth billions, operating at the fault lines between strategy and execution. His work focuses on what most frameworks underestimate: human judgment under pressure, cultural friction, power dynamics, and leadership behavior when systems are stretched to their limits. His research on Cultural Intelligence in Project Leadership underpins a central conviction: in mega-projects, technical excellence is table stakes, but delivery performance is ultimately a human problem. A sought-after keynote speaker and panelist at global forums, Frederic speaks to executives, PMOs, and transformation leaders ready to move beyond checklists and take accountability for how projects are actually led.

Mohammed S. Al Surf, holder of PhD. in Sustainable and Green Construction. Managing Director of Tilad Sustainability Co and Tilad Institute. Founder of the Sustainability Professionals in Saudi Arabia Network (SPSA) reaching more than 15,000 members. Top 100 Sustainability Voices in the Middle East 2024-2026, and named 10 Most Dynamic Entrepreneurs Diversifying the Economy in Saudi Arabia for 2024. First Saudi to become a USGBC® Faculty, an ISSP® Sustainability Associate and a TRUE® Advisor. LEED® Accredited Professional in BD+C, ENV SP credential and a Green Classroom Professional. Author of the books titled “Sustainable Housing in Saudi Arabia: Opportunities & Challenges” and “10 Steps to Become a Sustainability Professional”. Member of several local and international professional entities such as the Circular Economy Alliance, the U.S. Green Building Council, the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), the Pacific Rim Real-Estate Society (PRRES), Asian Real-Estate Society (AsRES) and Project Management Institute (PMI). Dedicated to applying a systematic approach to Green Construction and Sustainable methods applied on projects in Saudi Arabia to induce quality of life while preserving the depleting supply of natural resources.

An LLB student at King Saud University, writer and author, and Co-Founder of the Logic initiative in project management. A certified trainer specializing in personal empowerment, actively involved in advising and managing student projects at the university. Youth Speaker at GPMF 2025 and an Academic Affiliate Member of the Saudi Bar Association.

A Workforce Transformation Consulting Senior Manager at PwC Middle East, a leading global consulting firm with over 15 years of practical experience in Strategy, human resources, organizational transformation, and change management. He has successfully led more than 25 consulting projects for organizations across various sectors in the Middle East. A sought-after keynote speaker and professional trainer, Dr. Soubjaki has shared his expertise at numerous conferences, forums, training programs, and public lectures in countries such as Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and Indonesia. Dr. Soubjaki holds a PhD in Business Administration with a focus on Strategic Management and Human Resource Management and holds a Strategy Specialization Certificate from Harvard Business School and Specialization Certificate in Business Strategy and Financial Performance from INSEAD Business School.

Dr. Tony Prensa is a globally recognized PMO, project, and portfolio management leader with over 38 years of experience driving transformation across industries. He is the CEO of TP Global Business Consulting, where he advises organizations on PMO strategy, governance, and value realization, and helps leaders align strategy to execution in complex environments. He is known for his forward-thinking approach to PMO design and for advancing the practical use of emerging technologies—particularly artificial intelligence (AI)—to improve delivery performance, agility, and business outcomes. Dr. Prensa holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and maintains multiple professional credentials, including PMP®, P3G certified professional, Authorized Trainer, Scrum Master, and Agile Coach. A passionate educator, speaker, and author, he delivers keynotes and lectures globally and is the author of The Digital Project Playbook: Mastering Tools and Teams for Business Transformation. Beyond his professional work, Dr. Prensa is a black belt in Karate and an avid golfer—pursuits that reflect his commitment to discipline, focus, and continuous improvement.

Laura Lazzerini Neuwirth is an accomplished head of project management office (PMO) and a former board director. She holds a master’s degree in electronic engineering with a specialization in microelectronics from the University of Pisa in Italy, marking the beginning of her professional journey. With over two decades of experience in project management across various industries, including automotive, energy, yachting and telecom, Laura’s strategic thinking, executive stakeholder management and people management skills have been instrumental in driving organizational success. Laura is co-author of PMBOK 8th Edition, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® and a certified PMI PMO Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP)™. Fluent in Italian, Czech, English and German, Laura excels in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex challenges across different geographies. As a public speaker, Laura shares her expertise on PMO leadership, strategy execution and executive stakeholder management at international conferences and seminars. Known for her ability to connect with diverse audiences and simplify complex concepts, she inspires others to achieve excellence and embrace innovation.

Anj is a passionate leader dedicated to embedding finance and operational excellence at the heart of the organizations she serves. Through her unique blend of servant leadership, empathy, and trust, she inspires teams to achieve exceptional results while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. In her current role, Anj focuses on driving the successful execution of Emergn's strategy, building stronger engagement across the business, and creating a solid foundation for sustainable growth. With over 30 years of experience in global leadership roles, Anj has been instrumental in transforming how businesses operate, integrate, and thrive. Her career includes an impressive 22+ years at IBM, where she led multiple country locations across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Asia, consistently embedding operational excellence and driving impactful change across diverse teams and markets. Anj’s deep commitment to helping organizations achieve their full potential is matched only by her belief in the power of people, processes, and purpose to deliver lasting success.

As Senior Director and Head of PMO , I lead strategic project management operations, leveraging to establish robust frameworks that enhance efficiency and accountability. Our team focuses on aligning project outcomes with organizational objectives, utilizing advanced methodologies to deliver measurable value. With expertise in budget management, operational excellence, and cross-unit collaboration, our work ensures seamless execution of projects that support organizational growth. Adept at fostering stakeholder engagement and leveraging innovative tools, I am committed to driving impactful solutions that advance mission-critical goals.

Organizational Psychology & Behavioral Strategist driving Value Realization by bridging the gap between Strategy and Execution, integrating Business Strategy, Human Behavior, Innovation and AI. ​She partners with C-Suite leaders to deliver Strategic Transformation and Culture, leveraging her Intellectual Property frameworks to ensure organizational and digital investments translate into measurable Human Capability. ​ABP Award Finalist recognized for Excellence in Behavioral Intervention, Technical Innovation, and Organizational Wellbeing. ​Executive Coach driving Societal Impact and Author of the book: Human and Wisdom in the Age of AI: Building Wisdom for Individuals, Societies and Organizations.

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Oliver F. Lehmann is a trainer, author, and consultant specializing in Project Business Management – the discipline of managing cross-corporate, contract-based customer projects with a clear focus on profitability, risk, and long-term business outcomes. He is the author of the book “Project Business Management” (Taylor & Francis) and the founder of the Project Business Foundation, a not-for-profit think tank dedicated to advancing professional standards, research, and education in business-driven project environments. With a background rooted in manufacturing and complex industrial projects, his work consistently challenges mainstream project management assumptions and replaces them with commercially grounded, reality-tested practices. As an educator, Mr. Lehmann is the driving force behind the Project Business Professional (PBP) certification and a frequent contributor to international professional journals and conferences. His teaching and writing are known for their clarity, rigor, and refusal to tolerate managerial folklore. He focuses on contracts, cash flow, risk exposure, governance, and trust in multi-organization project networks – the issues that decide success or failure long after schedules and task lists have been forgotten. At the Global Project Management Forum, he brings a business-first perspective to projects that demand accountability, resilience, and results.

Joe Pusz, PMO Joe is Founder and CEO of the PMO SQUAD, PMO SQUAD Staffing and The PMO Leader global community. Joe is internationally recognized in the Project Management and PMO communities. He is a frequent Keynote Speaker, Author, Project Management Innovator and creator of the Purpose Driven PMO and Organizational Project Delivery Journey. Joe speaks globally on Project Delivery, Leadership, PMOs, Purpose Driven Mindset, and other trending Project Delivery topics. In addition to his role as CEO, Joe is the host of the Project Management Office Hours Radio Show and Podcast. He is Co-Founder of VPMMA, the Veteran Project Manager Mentor Alliance and a Founding Partner of International PMO Day. Joe continues to support the global Project Management Industry serving as a Judge for the Global PMO Awards, participates with the PMI Executive Roundtable on PMOs, Committee Member for Global Project Management Forum, Volunteer for the Annual PM Summit, and is a long-time member of the Project Management Institute. He is a PMP & PMOCP, PMI Volunteer, Sponsor, and Mentor.

Helio Costa is an Author, Consultant, and Professor. Ph.D. in Computer Systems Engineering. Postdoctoral research at the University of Quebec in Montreal. MBA in Project Management. With approximately 25 years of experience in training and consulting services in 21 countries across various industries. Reviewer of the PMBOK Guide and the PMI Risk Management Standard. Developer of several management models, including the Risk Mandala and the FLEKS Model.

Joe Campa is a seasoned Project Management Office (PMO) leader and project professional with over 20 years of experience in project management and project controls, encompassing program and portfolio management. Joe has been instrumental in supporting three of the top six largest clean-energy infrastructure mega-projects in Canada, and played a critical role in establishing a world-class PMO that was recognized by the PMO Global Alliance as the America’s PMO of the Year in 2023. A passionate advocate for the project management profession, Joe has contributed extensively at local, national, and international levels. Locally, he served 9 years on the Board of Directors for the PMI Durham Highlands Chapter and continues to shape the future of the profession as a member of 2 Project Management Program Advisory Committees in post secondary institutions. Within his organization, Joe spearheaded a first-of-a-kind New Grad Program in Project Management, established world class training programs in both Project Management and Project Controls and is a PMI Authorized Training Partner for the PMP. On a broader stage, Joe has delivered training programs and contributed to the development of certification exams, including the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) and PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP). Joe’s thought leadership extends to authoring and reviewing significant industry resources, including PMI’s Risk and PMO Practice Guides. He serves on PMI’s PMO Global Awards Judging Committee, the PMO North America Hub, and represents his organization on PMI’s Global Executive Council. Over the past decade, Joe has been a sought-after speaker, presenting at colleges, universities, and PMI Chapters on topics including risk management, PMOs, talent attraction and personal branding. He has also delivered insights at major events, including PMI Global Summit, PMO unCon and DIPMF, further solidifying his reputation as a subject matter expert and thought leader in the field.

Stuart Easton is the CEO and co-founder of TransparentChoice, a company focused on helping PMOs become strategic partners that align projects with business goals. He specializes in strategy portfolio planning, project prioritization, and governance, enabling organizations to boost project success and deliver real value. Known for making complex techniques practical and actionable, Stuart also teaches at the University of Oxford and USC, and regularly speaks at PMO conferences around the world.

Atif Rashid is a globally recognized leadership and resilience coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Inspire1 - Impact Billions movement, dedicated to building human-centered, inclusive systems that enable people and organizations to thrive. His work sits at the intersection of leadership, inclusion, and execution excellence, helping institutions translate intention into impact. A cancer survivor and right-leg above-knee amputee with lifelong hearing loss in one ear, Atif brings rare and deeply lived insight into accessibility, dignity, and inclusion. Over the past decade, he has navigated workplace harassment related to health and disability, denial of accessible housing, barriers in public services, and dehumanizing treatment while traveling with a prosthetic across multiple regions. These experiences have shaped his conviction that inclusion is not charity, it is a leadership discipline and a delivery capability. Holding an MBA and CPA, Atif bridges lived experience with professional rigor. He has worked across complex public-sector and organizational environments, where he helps leaders embed inclusion into governance, project design, decision-making, and performance management. His approach reframes disability not as a limitation, but as a powerful leadership lens—one that exposes hidden risks, strengthens resilience, and unlocks untapped human potential. Atif’s work aligns directly with Saudi Vision 2030, particularly the Human Capability Development Program and the Kingdom’s commitment to inclusive growth, workforce participation, and socially sustainable delivery. Through frameworks such as ENABLE and The 5R Model, he equips project leaders, executives, and PMOs with practical tools to design for humans while delivering at scale. Known for his authenticity, clarity, and impact-driven storytelling, Atif challenges leaders to ask a simple but transformative question: Are we designing systems people must survive, or systems where they can fully contribute and lead?

Latifa Baba is a transformation leader and doctoral researcher specializing in stakeholder engagement, and the social acceptability of major public projects. With over 15 years of experience leading complex transformation initiatives across the Canadian public sector, she works at the intersection of strategy, people, and change to deliver large-scale programs that build trust and shared purpose. Her research explores how legitimacy, dialogue, and human-centered governance can be woven into project delivery frameworks.

Heba AlShehhi is an award-winning PMO leader, PMO Influencer, Thought Leader and international speaker, and author of Elements of Leadership. A TEDx speaker and changemaker, she is known for her human-centric approach to leadership, rooted in trust, kindness, and the belief that presence matters more than titles. Heba is also the World PMO Leader of the Year – 2023 (PMI Professional Awards) and volunteers as PMI PMOGA MENA Hub Lead.

Bruno is an outcome driven leader who solves problems and delivers results. With over 20 years of experience leading Project Management Offices in large multinational organizations, he has consistently enabled businesses to achieve their strategic goals by building high-performing teams, improving processes, and managing extensive portfolios of concurrent projects. Since 2024, as the founder and CEO of Mantegora, Bruno aims to fulfil their shared purpose of “Making the world a better place by empowering people and delivering impact”. Mantegora equips individuals, teams, and organizations with the mindset, skills, and structures to drive impactful projects, deliver meaningful change, and create lasting value. In his coaching and mentoring work, Bruno empowers individuals on their development journeys, offering guidance on leadership, human skills, personal growth, career development, and project management. As a speaker, Bruno captivates audiences with dynamic keynotes filled with inspiring stories that motivate and drive action. Learn more about Bruno and get in touch at brunomorgante.com

Mhamed Biygautane is a Senior Lecturer in Public Management. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Public Policy and Management from Monash University, and was the recipient of numerous prestigious international scholarships such as the Endeavor Scholarships and Fellowships, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Fellowships, and Partnerships for Learning Undergraduate Studies (PLUS) program. Mhamed’s research interests are located at the interface between public management and organizational theory. He explores how the institutional context affects the implementation of public sector reform initiatives and programs such as public-private partnerships, privatization, knowledge management and downsizing public sector organizations, with particular emphasis on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle Eastern countries.

Professor Raphael Albergarias is a project leadership and governance expert with more than two decades of experience helping organizations align strategy, people, and results. He has worked across government, academia, and industry, leading complex initiatives, developing high-performance leaders, and supporting organizations in building sustainable project, program, and portfolio capabilities. Raphael holds two doctorates — one in Psychology and another in Business Administration — combining scientific rigor with real-world executive practice. His academic and professional work focuses on trust, governance, organizational maturity, and the development of leadership competencies that drive measurable impact. As a global speaker, professor, and advisor, Raphael has collaborated with universities, executive programs, and major organizations, contributing to transformation efforts, capability building, and strategic decision-making processes. He has supported leadership development journeys, PMO strengthening initiatives, and governance frameworks designed to reduce risk, increase performance, and create long-term value. Known for bridging theory and practice, Raphael mentors executives and project leaders, helping them navigate complexity, build confidence, and deliver results with clarity and integrity. His work emphasizes people-centric leadership, strategic alignment, and disciplined execution as essential foundations for sustainable success in modern organizations.

I am a globally recognised Project, Program and Portfolio Governance (P3G) expert, market-leading advisor, international speaker, and co-author of the best practice P3G Guide. With more than 30 years of experience spanning infrastructure, technology, and transformation, I help organisations deliver strategic outcomes with clarity, confidence, and control. I bring deep expertise and pragmatic insight to the design and uplift of governance frameworks and ways of working across projects, programs, and portfolios - ensuring that investments materially contribute to strategy and deliver lasting value. I have advised across a wide spectrum of sectors. including transport (road, rail, aviation, ports), health, water, energy, all levels of government, mining, and more. My global perspective and reputation for trusted, pragmatic advice have seen me engaged on some of the most complex and high-stakes initiatives across both public and private sectors. A sought-after international speaker at forums including PMI, IPMA and DIPMF, I am known for advancing the thinking on governance, sponsorship, and the critical link between strategy and delivery. My work is grounded in better practice, real-world experience, and a clear understanding of what makes governance work — and what causes it to fail.

André Choma is a capital projects strategist with over 25 years of experience helping organizations plan and execute large-scale infrastructure, industrial, and logistics projects. As a Director at Deloitte, he supports clients in maximizing capital effectiveness through integrated project planning, stage-gate governance, and risk-informed decision-making. He is the host of the Capital Projects Podcast, a global platform that showcases hundreds of project leaders and lessons learned from complex project delivery. A certified PMP® and PMI-RMP®, André is also a leading trainer in Front-End Loading (FEL), equipping teams to align strategy and execution, strengthen investment confidence, and deliver projects with lasting value.

Frank Turley is a project management author, keynote speaker, trainer, and advisor with over 20 years of experience. His mission is to transform how the world learns and applies project management by promoting practical training and minimalist approaches, which he shares openly with the global community. As a core volunteer with OMIMO, Frank contributes to building the most widely adopted family of project and portfolio management modules. He supports trainers worldwide in delivering effective courses in both project and portfolio management. Frank is a specialist in PRINCE2, AgilePM, Scrum, and P3.express, and has contributed to the development of PM², the European Commission's internal project management methodology. He is also an active member of Toastmasters, regularly invited to host and speak at professional events.

Lloyd Skinner is the founder of greyfly.ai, an award-winning UK-based company specialising in AI for project and programme management. With over 30 years’ experience across complex infrastructure, telecoms, logistics, and public-sector environments, Lloyd works with organisations to improve project outcomes through earlier insight, stronger predictability, and evidence-based decision-making. He is an active contributor to the project management profession and regularly speaks at industry events and leadership forums on AI adoption, data maturity, and the future of project delivery. Lloyd has contributed to events and initiatives with professional bodies including PMI, APM, and IPMA, and organisations such as the BBC, Houses of Parliament, and Nokia. He has also supported PMI global research initiatives, including work on project success and PMO effectiveness. His work has been featured in executive education programmes, including a University of Oxford case study. Lloyd is passionate about strengthening the project management profession by connecting real-world delivery experience with emerging technologies, and by supporting leaders as they navigate change, innovation, and member relevance in increasingly complex environments.