Following is the list of presenters and panelists for speaking at the 2021 Project Control Summit Summit.
Each day of the conference starts at 8:00 am CST (US Central Time) and ends at 5:15 pm CST, except for Day 4, which is half a day (ending at noon).
Please note that there is no specific order to the list of speakers and presentations on each day of the conference. The detailed timing of each presentation will NOT be announced, so you have the opportunity to learn from different topics and speakers.
Day 1: May 11, 2021
8:00 am to 5:15 pm US Central Time
Aaron Beverly
Opening Keynote by the 2019 World Champion of Public Speaking
Join the Opening Keynote and learn from the 2019 World Champion of Public Speaking, Aaron Beverly. Aaron is living proof, that the art of communication can have a profoundly positive effect on the advancement of your professional career and the fulfillment of your life.
In his keynote, Aaron will discuss ways to go above and beyond in your projects by rethinking what you believe you know about public speaking.
Julie Owen
LA Metro integrating systems, getting ready for the 2028 Olympics
Join this session to further explore how Los Angeles Metro in California, USA has transformed its scheduling, document, cost, change, and information management processes using integrated solutions including Oracle’s Primavera P6 EPPM and Primavera Unifier.
Power Platform: The next level of seamless automation in Project Controls
The next level of seamless automation for Project Controls is already here. Join this session to explore how you apply some simple and practical ways to set up end-to-end solutions to collect data, automate workflow and produce instant project reports using Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
Blerina Jaupaj
How to Effectively Control Portfolio of Projects with Limited Budgets?
Projects with limited budgets require a different project controls approach. Join this session to explore the lessons learned in managing portfolio of small projects and how you can timely track the costs in projects with limited budget and help project managers not to exceed their projects budgets.
Chris Carson
Program Scheduling
Join this session to explore the complexities of program scheduling, particularly what should be included in a program master schedule to help coordinate entire programs and the projects under in those programs.
Mark Nelson
Project Controls Software Trends for 2021
Join this session to further explore the latest tends in Project Controls software in 2021. Be updated on the various integrations, customizations and analytics which is changing the future of project controls and how EcoSys Enterprise Project Performance Platform is implementing these trends.
Shohreh Ghorbani
T-Shaped Project Controls Professionals
Are you a T-shaped or I-shaped project professional? If you’ve never heard of a T-shaped project professional, you might think we just made it up. But such term exists and it’s a pretty big deal. This is what the future demands for project professionals. Join this session to explore how you can move from an I-shape to a T-shape project professional.
Technical Panel: Cost Management Best Practices & Lessons Learned
Join this panel discussion to learn the Cost Management best practices & lessons learned from a panel of experts on the topic.
Technical Panel: Quantitative Risk Analysis Best Practices & Lessons Learned
Join this panel discussion to learn the Quantitative Risk Analysis best practices & lessons learned from a panel of experts on the topic.
Day 2: May 12, 2021
8:00 am to 5:15 pm US Central Time
Debra Lally
Keynote Speech by the CEO of AACE International
Debra is the Executive Director / CEO of AACE International. We are honored to have her as a keynote speaker at the 2021 Project Control Summit.
In her keynote, Debra will be speaking about everyday leadership through curiosity and connection. Join this session to explore how you can lead successfully regardless of your title or industry.
Walter Lipke
Evolution – Earned Value Management, Earned Schedule, and Science
Ever wondered what project analysis capabilities Earned Value Management (EVM) and Earned Schedule offers?
Join this session to understand the schedule analysis capabilities of the Earned Schedule technique and explore specific advances in the project performance measures.
Hannah Schumacher
Schedule Communication Using Primavera P6™
In order for any schedule to be an effective and useful management tool, the schedule must be communicated in the appropriate format to each of the various project stakeholders.
Join this session to explore common scheduling specification requirements for communicating project data, and how to use the tools available in Oracle® Primavera P6™ to meet these requirements.
Mostafa AbdelRazik
How to Enhance the Visualization of Your Project Schedule Data Using Power BI?
Join this session to learn about Power BI and different ways you can link Power BI to the data in your Primavera P6 schedules to produce different scheduling reports.
Tyler Konter
How to Use Forensic Schedule Analysis to Achieve 100% of Your Claim
All projects experience change, but how do you apply forensic schedule analysis using retrospective analysis to mitigate challenges derived from unilateral scope introduction? In this presentation, Mr Konter, utilizing a real case study, will provide the background and framework to demonstrate how 100% of claims of this nature can be achieved.
Russ Stevens
Integrated Cost & Schedule on Capital Projects & Programs
Join this session to further explore how to effectively integrate your cost and schedule and how technology can support organizations in cost and schedule integration as well as the impacts of integrated project data on a projects overall health and success.
James Arrow
Practical Steps for Raising your Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) Capability
Project Controls professionals oftentimes recognize the benefit of quantitative risk analysis (QRA) but find their organizations dismiss such an approach as too complicated or too expensive. Join this session to explore practical steps to overcome such barriers and help raise your cost prediction capability above and beyond.
Nate St. John
Using Risk Management to Prevent Uncomfortable Project Situations
Join this session to explore how you can incorporate real risk assessments from the beginning, easily managing risk from bid, to execution and mitigation right through to retirement.
Matt Pitstick
Art of the Possible: The Frontiers of Integrated Project, Program, and Portfolio Management
Integrated Program Performance Management (IPPM) has traditionally been focused on the integration of cost performance and schedule. Two overarching trends that are causing a rethinking of this self-limiting concept are the communications and information systems employed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In this session, Matt will walk you through both the art of necessity and the art of the possible for IPPM under this new environment using the Proteus and Envision software suite.
Technology Panel Discussion- Integrated Project Controls
How To Create Seamless Integration & Automation
Join this panel to explore various aspects of integration in Project Controls and how technology can help you create a seamless integration and automation, allowing you to go above and beyond in your digital transformation journey.
Day 3: May 13, 2021
8:00 am to 5:15 pm US Central Time
Corey Short
Keynote Presentation: One Project Ecosystem
Join this session to understand ways to overcome budget and schedule overruns leading to the under-delivery of business objectives. Learn how to leverage a single project ecosystem across your company, where automation, predictability, and data-centric decisions allow us to ingest complexity and return superior project performance.
John Hollmann
Parametric Risk Quantification for Smaller Projects
Join this highly informative and eye-opening presentation to explore how you can utilize a quick, simple, consistent and reliable method to quantify the contingency and range for projects of any size, duration, or definition phase without any special expertise.
Vanessa Sutterlüti
Digital Field Change Management: Revolutionizing the Traditional Way of Managing Changes in Projects
Join this session to learn more about digital field change management and how it is revolutionizing the traditional way of managing changes in projects. Explore ways to increase efficiency and lead successful projects.
Aldo Mattos
The Benefits and Use of TIME-LOCATION Schedules
Join this session to the explore the benefits and use of time-location schedules for consolidation of information, presentation of plan of attack and interferences, monitoring of progress, and dispute resolution.
Sanjeev Gupta
Predictive Control: Why real-time data and algorithms aren't enough.
Join this session to understand the obstacles in project controls and why decision makers still rely on their experience and gut feeling to make core project decisions.
Also explore the concept of SMART PROJECT MAPS and how it can help deliver challenging projects on time.
My Project is Late! How Much Is that Going to Cost?
Project cost claims are often submitted when construction projects experience delays and productivity impacts.Join this session to the discover methodologies to calculate and evaluate the costs of the delay and productivity claims.
Panel Discussion: Why Women Are Best Suited in Project Controls.
Best practices and the positive impact women have on some of the world’s largest projects
Join this panel discussion to explore where women project controllers have exhibited excellent communication skills, made the complex simple, motivated large teams, and created environments to enable the successful delivery of many of the world’s largest projects.
Technology Panel Discussion
Join this panel to explore new tools and technologies in Project Controls/ Project Management from the cutting-edge technology provider companies.
Job Search & Career Development Panel Discussion
Join this panel to explore effective ways of landing a new job or seek advice on how you can step up your career to the next level.
Day 4: May 14, 2021
8:00 am to 12:15 pm CST (US Central Time)
Kamran Akbarzadeh
Closing Keynote: Watch the BALL
Join us in this motivational closing keynote to realize what to watch for and discover four simple yet practical tactics that when applied guarantee your personal and professional excellence as a project professional! No matter how big or small your projects, these four key strategies will help you go above and beyond in not only your projects but also your life, like a pro!
Kristina Henkai
How to Sustainably Implement 4D Planning in Your Organization
You have likely heard of and seen a “4D” plan before. Well-crafted 4D outputs and successful planning sessions can be found across multiple online sources and spark awe and excitement. However, many people will quickly ask themselves “What do I need to get started?” or “What skills does my employee need to achieve the same result?” or even, “Can this work in the field?”.
Join this session to discover the steps for sustainably implementing 4D planning as a process for your organization.
Panel Discussion: Phase-Based Planning & Scheduling Best Practices
Join this panel discussion to explore how planning and scheduling best practices apply to different phases of the project lifecycle (Pre-project, Design, Construction, and Post-construction)
Conference Closing and Award Ceremony
After three and half days of learning and networking, it’s time end the summit on a high note and celebrate the closing of the 2021 Project Control Summit & Expo with an award ceremony recognizing our speakers, sponsors, as well as the winners of the expo giveaways and summit challenges.
