AI Circle (ou Artificial Intelligence Circle)

Artificial intelligence is now at the heart of our projects… bringing its share of successes, surprises, and at times, disillusionment. For this latest meeting of PMI-Montréal’s AI Circle, we are offering an activity centered on real-world feedback from practitioners.

Which AI uses or initiatives have truly generated value in your projects? Which lessons proved more complex than expected, or even counterproductive? What errors, biases, or blind spots have you encountered that you would like to avoid in the future?

In a participatory and supportive format, we will highlight both the wins and the missteps to collectively establish practical benchmarks for integrating AI in a responsible, effective, and sustainable way within project management.

On the agenda:

• Case studies

• Breakout group discussions

• Sharing of lessons learned

• Review of the main pitfalls to avoid

Come enrich our collective reflection, nurture your practice as a project manager, and contribute to a more mature use of AI within our community.

OBJECTIVE

Join the conversation to identify—based on your concrete experiences—the best practices, limitations, and primary risks associated with using artificial intelligence in a project management context.

Participants will learn to recognize the conditions for success (governance, data quality, change management), analyze potential impacts on project performance (decision-making, timelines, costs, quality, stakeholders), and spot possible biases, traps, and pitfalls (lack of business needs analysis, over-reliance on tools, lack of transparency, cognitive biases, ethical issues).

By the end of the activity, attendees will be better equipped to oversee and structure the integration of AI into their professional practices, supporting a responsible and sustainable use aligned with PMI best practices.

Moderators for this Connection Opportunity

Annie Thibodeau, PMP, ACP, CPMAI
An experienced project and program manager, Annie Thibodeau stands out for her 20+ years of expertise in organizational transformation and IT process improvement. Holding PMP and PMI-ACP certifications, she recently solidified her technological leadership with the CPMAI (Certified Professional in AI Management) certification. Passionate about evolving management practices, she is dedicated to guiding her peers at PMI-Montréal toward the strategic and ethical integration of AI. Annie firmly believes that AI is an essential lever for increasing the value delivered by modern project management offices.

Miguel Hernandez, PMP, ACP
A seasoned IT project management and software delivery professional, Miguel Hernandez brings extensive international experience in leading complex projects. Certified PMP and PMI-ACP, he possesses a deep mastery of Agile frameworks and traditional (Waterfall) methodologies. Recognized for his collaborative leadership and ability to navigate large-scale digital transformations, he emphasizes team efficiency and rigorous stakeholder management. As a committed volunteer at PMI-Montréal, Miguel contributes to the AI Circle by sharing his pragmatic vision of technology adoption to optimize project performance.

Anna-Victoria Amzallag, PMP
With a dynamic background in digital, marketing, and operational project management, Anna-Victoria Amzallag specializes in guiding organizations toward excellence and innovation. A PMP-certified professional, she has led major initiatives for prestigious brands, combining methodological rigor with creative agility. Her keen interest in emerging technologies led her to explore AI as a tool for transforming workflows. Within the AI Circle, she provides a perspective focused on change management and process adaptation to maximize the impact of new digital tools on a manager's daily routine.

Romi Iordan, PMP
An expert in project management and business analysis, Romi Iordan has a solid track record in driving strategic transformations and process optimization. PMP certified, he is recognized for his structured approach to governance and his ability to translate complex issues into high-performing operational solutions. Passionate about the impact of artificial intelligence on organizational productivity, Romi volunteers at PMI-Montréal to stimulate knowledge exchange and help the community master the tools of tomorrow.