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Early Bird Pricing Ends 11:59PM October 4, 2024

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About The Event

Attendees can look forward to a mix of insightful presentations, hands-on exercises that reinforce each topic, and thought-provoking discussions. During the lunch break, attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on the morning sessions and network with FWPMI peers.

Early Bird Registration is Open Until October 4th

FWPMI Chapter Member - $299
Non-Member - $399

Event Address

Corporate Employees Recreational Association - CERA
3300 Bryant Irvin Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Featured Speaker

Keynote Speaker

Navigating Digital Transformation with the CARES Framework

Saby Waraich

Recognized by Thinkers360 as a Global Thought Leader and Influencer—ranked in the Top 10 for Project Management and Business Strategy and in the Top 50 for Leadership—Saby Waraich is not just a speaker but a practitioner in the trenches every single day. Delivering keynotes and workshops that are both inspiring and practical, Saby combines actionable insights with a captivating storytelling style.

2024 Professional Development Conference

Speaker Lineup

Tiana Reeves

Continuous Improvement In Agile: Moving Beyond the Status Quo

Tiana Reeves is an Enterprise Support Technology Manager for Holt Group. She is a certified agile practitioner with 15 years’ experience in Banking/Finance and 9 years in the IT Industry. Tiana has utilized her skills and expertise to introduce and coach agile practices to various U.S. and international teams. She has led and managed various IT Functions: Business Analysis, Release Management, Quality Assurance, DevOps, and Instructional Design.

Dieter Scholtyssek

Mastering Generative AI with AI-Powered Project Management

Dieter Scholtyssek is a German-born author of ‘ChatGPT: A Beginner’s Journey into the world of conversational AI’ with a passion for people and technology. Scholtyssek has been driven by a deep sense of curiosity and a desire to understand the world and the people (or AI) within it. Drawing on his own experiences and observations, he shares a unique take on how conversational AI can and is changing the way we interact with each other and the world around us.

John Signo

Building Resilient Projects: Cybersecurity and Data Management

John Signo is currently a Senior Project Manager at Bank of America, managing cybersecurity and Data Management projects with the goal of reducing identified risks while protecting the enterprise and its clients. He has previous work experience at J Walter Thompson, IBM, and BNSF Railway, providing Project Management and Systems Engineering work.  He is an advocate for PMI certifications and currently holds the PMI PMP and PMI ACP certifications.

Trent Leopold

Leadership & Change Management in the Digital Era: Strategic Thinking for Project Success

Trent Leopold is an active, professional Sr. Business Analyst with more than 25 years’ experience in the private and public sectors. His experience includes serving in various governance roles. Leopold's experience includes serving as an advisor to two U.S. Presidents, a U.S Vice-President and two Texas Governors. Trent is an active member of the "IIBA" and "PMI," and serves to establish Business Analysis standards.

Call for Volunteers!

We are recruiting volunteer teams to build and manage the conference. These roles are more than a position; it's a chance to contribute to a community that's shaping the future of project management. If you're ready to take on this challenge and make a difference, we're excited to hear from you.

Call for Sponsors!

Support the FWPMI Professional Development Conference as a sponsor! Elevate your brand and make an impact in the project management community. Join us in shaping the future of the industry and connect with key players. Explore sponsorship opportunities today and be part of an unforgettable event.

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Group & Student Discounts

If you register five members in your group, you can earn a 10% discount. For groups of 10 or more, earn a 20% discount on each ticket. For students, register with a .edu email address to receive a 20% discount using the code "STUDENT". Email pdc@fwpmi.org for more information.