Kamran Akbarzadeh
CEO, Project Control Academy
Award-Winning Author, Leadership and Success Expert Coach
United States
About
Dr. Kamran Akbarzadeh is the dynamic CEO of Project Control Academy, the author of the award-winning books “Leadership Soup” and “Get What You Want,” and an advocate of leadership without title.
Leading the academy with strategic foresight, Dr. Akbarzadeh is dedicated to charting a course that delivers exceptional value to project professionals across the globe. His varied career encompasses notable positions in large corporations as a project manager, subject matter expert, program leader, and partnership advisor, alongside his achievements as a groundbreaking entrepreneur and coach.
Passionate about inspiring individuals and businesses to overcome challenges, achieve their aspirations, and accelerate their success, Dr. Akbarzadeh commits himself to coaching and training that transforms performance. He specializes in guiding project professionals to refine their leadership qualities and interpersonal skills, fostering both personal and career advancements.
Dr. Akbarzadeh holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering, a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute, and the distinguished title of Toastmaster (DTM) with Toastmasters International, reflecting his dedication to leadership and effective communication.
To learn more about Kamran, please visit his profile on LinkedIn.
Opening Keynote
AI-Powered Project Controls:
Gain Actionable Strategies to Adapt and Thrive in the AI-Driven Era of Project Management
Let’s face it—traditional project controls weren’t built for today’s speed, scale, and chaos. Budgets blow up. Schedules slip. Reports lag behind reality.
But what if we told you the future of project delivery is already here—and it’s powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
In this bold and eye-opening keynote, we’ll pull back the curtain on how Artificial Intelligence is transforming project controls from reactive to radically predictive. From cost forecasting to risk detection, from smart dashboards to GPT-powered reporting assistants, you’ll get a front-row seat to what’s possible—and what’s next.
You’ll see real-life case studies, emerging tech in action, and even a live demo of a custom-built GPT assistant that speaks the language of capital projects.
Whether you’re leading the charge or just trying to keep up, this session will challenge your thinking, spark your imagination, and equip you to navigate the AI-powered future of project delivery.