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Ready To Be Wowed With the first-Ever "fully virtual"
Project Controls Conference?

Project Controls Virtual Summit is a whole new conference experience for project professionals. It provides you practical insights on how to implement real-world Project Controls strategies, how to be a better communicator and leader, and how to recover, rise up, and navigate tomorrow during and after these unprecedented times. By attending this game-changing conference, you not only help your company thrive but also take your career to new heights.

Here is what makes the Project Controls Summit a UNIQUE experience for you:

RISE UP! Navigating Tomorrow Together

The world has been rocked by a pandemic... but YOU don't have to be. We give you the tools and strategies you need to RISE UP during and after these uncertain and challenging times. That's why we chose "Rise Up; Navigating Tomorrow Together" as the theme of the 2020 Project Controls Virtual Summit. Let's rise up to the challenge and navigate tomorrow together.

First-Ever LIVE VIRTUAL Summit in Project Controls

Through this first fully virtual live conference in Project Controls, we took the Summit to attendees' homes. Get access to the recordings of the 2020 Project Control Virtual Summit that was held live from June 1st to July 17th, 2020. Imagine the unmatched powerhouse tactics of a Project Controls conference in your living room.

Skill Up in Various Areas of Project Controls

Diversifying your knowledge and expertise in various areas of Project Controls is essential to not only boost your competency in managing & controlling your projects but also future-proof your professional career. Project Controls Virtual Summit allows you to expand your knowledge in multiple areas of Project Controls, not just your area of expertise. This is facilitated through 35+ best-in-class presentations delivered by industry thought leaders and SMEs on various topics of Project Controls.

7 Weeks of Continuous Learning & Growth

The 2020 Project Control Virtual Summit was held over 7 weeks of jam-packed educational sessions and networking with a community of project professionals from all over the world and a fully digital learning experience all happening for you at home. You now have the opportunity to get access to the recordings of all the sessions.

No Competing Concurrent Sessions

Tired of competing concurrent sessions and technical tracks to choose from? No more! Join as many technical sessions as you wish during the 7-week conference without missing any session. If you miss attending a live session, you can catch-up with the video recording of that session. This way, you not only maximize your learning experience but also eliminate any overwhelm in planning and selecting the right session among competing concurrent technical sessions that you usually see in other conferences.

40+ Professional Development Hours & Certificate

Need professional development units (PDUs, CEUs, PDHs,etc) to maintain your professional accreditations? You are in the right place. You can claim up to 40 hours of the professional development units for your commitment to learning and professional growth.

Catalyst for Growth

If you are tired of "searching" and "browsing" and want to know WHAT you need to know and HOW to implement the best Project Controls strategies that work, you are in the right place. Project Control Summit acts as a catalyst for your growth. It helps you make a difference in your career, bring back value to your organization, build your network, and receive the dividends on your investment.

What are you waiting for? Get the tools and strategies to move forward in your projects and career when others are retreating. Join us today and take action toward your success and the success of your organization.

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Who Should Attend The Project Control Summit

This transformational summit is for project controls professionals, project managers, project leaders, and decision-makers who deal with projects and project teams regularly.

So, if you work in projects, and want to help your projects and organization not only survive, but thrive during and after these uncertain times, then, YES, this is for you.

If you are willing to arm yourself with the tactical Project Controls knowledge, so you can grow and step-up your career to a whole new level, this conference is for you.

If you want to connect with other industry professionals and innovative technology providers who can help you successfully deal with the challenges facing your projects and organization, this summit is for you.

And if you want to know how to navigate your projects and career to the right direction in these unprecedented times, how to open the gates to future possibilities, and how to help foster Project Controls innovation in your organization, this summit is for you.

LEARN

Get access to the recordings of the Summit and equip yourself with tactical Project Controls strategies and guidance to grow your professional career.

CONNECT

Join the community of Project Controls influencers and peers, expand your network, and exchange ideas through the Summit's Networking Lounge.

EXPLORE

Take the pulse of cutting-edge Project Controls technologies, tools, and processes and explore future opportunities for advancements.

IMPLEMENT

Implement new Project Controls methodologies, tackle project challenges with confidence, and help your company not only recover, but also thrive in these unprecedented times.

From Your Host

We didn't expect this!

We didn't expect a pandemic to rock the whole world!

Originally we planned to host an unforgettable live experience for you with other project professionals in beautiful San Antonio/ Texas. However, this pandemic changed our entire plan.

We didn't want to risk your health and safety for attending a conference. At the same time, we didn't want to lose the opportunity to add value to the Project Controls & Project Management community.

We couldn't sit idle, wait, and see how long this social distancing would be in effect. So, we made a bold decision to turn the whole conference virtual!

It was not an easy decision, considering all the infrastructure that we needed to figure out to turn a conference to an entirely virtual yet interactive, engaging, and tactical.

It was not easy to expedite the delivery of the conference 3 months ahead of the schedule.

But we did it.

We believe that more than ever, our community needs tactical guidance, especially in times like this, when everyone is struggling to figure out how to deal with the situation.

We couldn't find many resources out there on how to respond and recover projects from going the downward spiral.

So, we invited some of the BEST speakers and industry thought leaders to give you their best advice and strategies on managing and controlling your projects during and after these uncertain times. We came together to provide you with the tools and strategies to move forward, so you not only survive but also thrive in your projects and career.

We worked very hard and did our best to make the Summit one the most rewarding and fulfilling conference experiences for the attendees.

Although the live Summit is over, you can still watch the recordings of the Summit and highly benefit from what the speakers and panelists shared during the conference. Let's rise up this challenge and navigate tomorrow together.

We are here to serve and cannot wait to see you at the 2021 Project Controls Summit.

Shohreh Ghorbani & Kamran Akbarzadeh
Host and Executive Directors of Project Control Summit
Directors of Project Control Academy

35+ Best-in-Class Presentations

Delivered virtually by top speakers

Up to 40 PDUs

The more sessions you watch and learn from, the more PDUs you will earn!

7-Weeks of Learning

Jam-packed educational sessions that were delivered over the course of 7 weeks

Community Page

Although the live conference is over, you still can connect with attendees through the Summit's Networking Lounge

40+ Speakers and Panelists

Handpicked for delivering great content and experience

Action Oriented

A unique way to report out the outcome of the summit to your management for positive impact

Top Class Speakers

We know the importance of having engaging and motivating speakers for an enjoyable experience during the conference. That is why we  handpicked some of the best speakers and thought leaders in the field.

Keynote Speakers

World Champion of Public Speaking, International Keynote Speaker, Portfolio Manager 

Global Excellence & Innovation Executive Leader, International Keynote Speaker

Founder of Project Control Academy, Keynote Speaker & Trainer

Success & Leadership Expert and Coach, Award-Winning Author

Summit Speakers for Technical Sessions

Head of Project Controls, CMS-I, Jacobs

International Speaker, Published Author, Planning/ Project Controls Thought Leader

International Speaker, Virtual Design & Construction, 4D & 5D BIM Thought Leader

International Speaker, Published Author, Claims & Dispute Resolution Thought Leader

Author, Professor, Past President of AACE International 

International Speaker, Published Author, Top Tier Project Management Consultant

International Speaker, Acclaimed Writer, Risk Management Thought Leader

International Speaker, Author, University Professor, Construction Management Thought Leader

International Speaker, Published Author, Cost Estimating Thought Leader

Principal Consultant, Global Project Controls Professional Award Recipient

Project Controls Consultant, Top Tier Project Controls Professional

International Speaker, Project Management Thought Leader

Top Tier Project Controls and Program Management Consultant

Planning Manager and PMO Leader

Well-rounded Construction/ Project Manager and Consultant

International Speaker, Author, & Consultant

Summit Speakers for Tools, Technology, and Services

Mark White

Mark White

Senior Vice President, Enterprise Project Performance, Hexagon

Misty Mayes

Misty Mayes

CEO of Management Solutions, Recipient of several Woman-Owned Small Business Excellence Awards

Vanessa Sutterluti

Vanessa Sutterluti

Cost Engineering Sales Executive

Nicholas Pisano

Nicholas Pisano

CEO / President, SNA Software

Angela Overstreet

Angela Overstreet

Business Development Representative at ARES PRISM

Founder & Director of Project Control Academy

Kris Stozek

Kris Stozek

Division Lead at Modus Project Services

Paul Self

Paul Self

EVP, Planning & Delivery at InEight

Women in Project Leadership- Panel Discussion

This panel is hosted by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and is centered around the women in project controls, management, and leadership. 

Workforce Management Implementation Lead, Master Change Agent at Chevron, NAWIC Houston Board of Directors

(Panel Moderator)

CEO of Management Solutions, Recipient of several Woman-Owned Small Business Excellence Awards

An Industry Thought Leader, Published Author, International Speaker, Deputy Executive Officer, Program Management, Los Angeles Metro

Transformational Leader in Business Development and Client Engagement, Kitchell

Technology Panel Discussion

The Technology Panel discussion will be centered around new tools and technologies in Project Controls/ Project Management. The speakers will represent cutting-edge technology provider companies. 

Founder of Project Control Academy

(Panel Moderator)

Mark White

Senior VP, Enterprise Project Performance, Hexagon

Stefan Bakker

Vice President Business, Cleopatra Enterprise

Nicholas Pisano

CEO / President, SNA Software

COVID-19 Project Recovery- Schedule Delay Panel Discussion

This panel discussions will provide you strategies and tactics on the effective management of your projects’ schedule, delay claims, and dispute resolution during and after the COVID-19 project recovery.  

International Speaker, Published Author, Planning/ Project Controls Thought Leader

(Panel Moderator)

International Speaker, Published Author, Top Tier Project Management Consultant

Dara Hendrix

Dara Hendrix

Managing Director in Berkeley Research Group’s (BRG) Construction Practice, A Construction Industry Expert

Andrew Dick

Andrew Dick

Project Risk Management Consultant, Senior Scheduler, Claims Analyst

COVID-19 Project Recovery- Disruption, Claims, and Dispute Resolution Panel

COVID-19 is a pandemic of unprecedented scale. Its impact on the engineering and construction industry will be felt for some time. This panel will discuss mitigating time and cost damages and who will bear the damages that cannot be avoided. What persistent conditions continue to hinder progress even after any initial work suspensions have been lifted? How can owners and contractors best work together to recover delays, minimize disruptions, and reduce damages for all parties? Will contract parties be able to negotiate resolutions in most cases, or will courts and arbitrators see a significant increase due to claims related to COVID-19 for years to come? What recommended practices should contractors and owners apply today to optimize their outcomes in negotiation or formal dispute resolution? The expert international panel will provide their viewpoints on these questions and on others from the attendees.

International Speaker, Published Author, Top Tier Project Management Consultant, Director of Projects at Alpha Three

(Panel Moderator)

International Speaker, Published Author, Claims & Dispute Resolution Thought Leader

Country Director Qatar and Forensic Planning Director at Quantum Global Solutions

Mark Nagata

Mark Nagata

Recognized Expert on Schedule Delay Analysis, Claims Evaluation, Expert Witness, Director at Trauner Consulting Services

Antonio Iribarren

Antonio Iribarren

Director of QDRClaims, Dispute Resolution Expert & Consultant

COVID-19 Project Recovery- Risk Panel Discussion

The projects risk panel discussion will  be centered around intelligent risk management best practices in consideration of disruptive events such as COVID-19.

Principal at Certus Energy Consultants, Risk Management SME

(Risk Panel Moderator)

Head of Project Controls, CMS-I, Jacobs

Managing Director at Ankura Global Construction Practice, Contract and Risk Management SME

Adam Weaver

Senior Project Manager with Williams Energy

COVID-19 Project Recovery- Cost Management Panel Discussion

Hosted by the College of Performance Management (CPM), this panel discussions  will provide you tips and strategies on the effective management of your projects’ costs during and after the COVID-19 project recovery. 

Top-Tier Program Manager, President of the College of Performance Management (CPM) and Enlightened Integrated Program Management 

(Panel Moderator)

A Highly-Experienced Program Management Professional in the Aerospace Industry, EVMS Policy and Compliance Leader for Honeywell Aerospace

Global Business Leader, Head of Project Controls – Wood, UK

International Speaker, Published Author, Project Controls Thought Leader, Adjunct Lecturer at Anglo-American University

 

Project Controls Lead at Graham Construction, Ph.D. in Construction Engineering & Management

Job Search and Career Development Panel Discussion

This panel is organized to help those who are looking for landing a new job or seek advice on career development.

Success & Leadership Expert and Coach, Award-Winning Author

(Panel Moderator)

Head of Project Controls, CMS-I, Jacobs

CEO of Management Solutions, Recipient of several Woman-Owned Small Business Excellence Awards

Career Strategist, Speaker, Author of The Quotient, JOB! Search Optimized, and PROMOTE! 

Managing Complex Mega Projects Panel Discussion

This panel discussions will provide you strategies and tactics on the effective management of complex mega projects.  

T.G. Jayanth

Top Tier Consultant in Planning, Developing and Executing Capital Projects and Programs. Previously with McKinsey’s Capital Projects Practice

(Panel Moderator)

An Industry Thought Leader, Published Author, International Speaker, Deputy Executive Officer, Program Management, Los Angeles Metro

 

Capital Project Leader, Director of Project Controls at Albemarle Corporation, Published Author

Top-Tier Mega-Projects Performance Expert, International Industry Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker, Published on Forbes, Adjunct at Duke CE.

Organizational Resiliency Panel Discussion

The aim of this panel discussion is to help organizations transform and thrive during disruptive events and threats while mitigating their survival and recovery.

Top Tier Project Controls Consultant, Organizational Resiliency Advisor

(Panel Moderator)

President of the International Consortium for Organizational Resilience

 

Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Expert in Workplace Conflict Resolution, Collaboration, Resilience

 

Cultural and Developmental Psychologist, Senior Cultural Architect

 

President of Schweiger and Associates, Distinguished Professor

 

Summit Schedule

The Project Controls Virtual Summit spanned over 7 weeks from June 1st, 2020 to July 17th, 2020. Each week, 2 to 3 half-day sessions were conducted live. 

 

Each session consisted of 2 back-to-back live virtual presentations with a scheduled sponsored presentation in between. 

 

Click on the button below to check the detailed schedule of each session. 

 

Official Sponsors

We aimed to level up your experience with the summit’s sponsors and exhibitors. We wanted a win-win-win scenario in which everyone wins: you as a valuable attendee, our wonderful sponsors, and us as organizers of the event.

Special thanks to our sponsors. We couldn’t do it without their support. 

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Supported By

The 2020 Project Controls Virtual Summit, organized by Project Control Academy, would not be possible without the support of the following organizations.

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