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The 2026 Symposium will take place on March 11 and 12, 2026, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, bringing together leaders, innovators, and practitioners who are shaping the future of project management. Two intensive days of exchange, reflection, and inspiration, where strategy, innovation, leadership, and governance converge to deliver a rich and transformative experience.

Through a combination of keynotes, panels, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, you will have the opportunity to explore innovative approaches, strengthen your professional skills, and leave with practical tools to tackle the complex challenges of today and tomorrow.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Grand RDV

Keynote Conference

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Networking

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7:30	Welcome & coffee
8:45	Message from the executive director: Catherine Laramée (ED) Catherine Laramée Directrice Générale du PMI-Montréal
8:55	Message from the president: Alcides Santopietro Alcides Santopietro Président du PMI-Montréal
9:05	Opening keynote \| Pierre Le Manh, CEO of PMI Global Pierre Le Manh Président-Directeur Général du PMI Global
9:55	Break & exhibitor area visit
10:10	Grand leadership RDV \| The hidden side of project management: how power dynamics contribute to or hinder projects Pierre Lainey DBA, MBA, Adm.A., F.C.M.C., CRHA, Maître d’enseignement sénior en management à HEC Montréal
11:15	Leadership workshop \| Navigating complex projects through stakeholders: the power of a relational vision Shane Brady Fondateur et Président de Gestion Ferrata	Sustainable performance workshop \| Sustainability pays: “Value for money 2.0” as evidence, indicators, and levers to maximize public investment returns Sara Rankohi Ing., PhD, Professeure adjointe Uqam	Innovation keynote \| Leading the AI revolution: aligning strategic vision and operational projects JL Marécheaux Consultant Principal en IA ServiceNow
12:15	Lunchand networking
13:45	Governance panel
14:55	Leadership workshop \| Decision-making leadership in times of uncertainty: turning complexity into actionable decisions Monica Lee Stratège, Leader Transformation Numérique	Change & adoption workshop \| Challenges, crises, and resistance: a hands-on workshop for project managers Amr Hefni PMP, Leader Transformation Numérique	Governance workshop \| Managing a major urban infrastructure project: challenges and strategies to ensure social acceptability Maha Clour Directrice de projet exécutive - Projet ligne bleue \| Vice-présidente directrice générale Transgesco s.e.c.	Innovation workshop presented by Cofomo (panel) \| From idea to results: managing an AI project with an integrated project management approach Joelle Adja, Minh Dat Nguyen, Véronique Tremblay	Sustainable performance keynote \| Reinventing urban air mobility: the case of Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL Érika Souza de Melo D.B.A., M.B.A, Professeure école de Gestion, Université de Sherbrooke
16:05	Élixir awards ceremony
16:50	Élixir cocktail

7:30	Welcome & coffee
8:45	Opening remarks
9:10	Governance workshop \| Inclusion in governance as a strategic tool Nerlande Gaetan PDG NG Conseils+	Innovation workshop \| What if the project manager became a « culture cultivator » Agnes Bédard Coach stratégique transformation, formatrice, conferenciere	Leadership keynote (panel) \| Essential organizational capabilities to deliver major projects and create value Maude Brunet, Olivier Choinière, Alejandro Romero-Torres
10:10	Break & exhibitor area visit
10:30	Governance workshop \| HOLOPOLY workshop: the impact of organizational models on project performance Roxanne Robert, Julie Vicario	Leadership workshop \| Putting an end to broken collaboration in your projects! Anders Rojewski, Olivier Jackson	Change & adoption workshop \| 7 atomic habits of the project manager Gaétan Richard MBA, PMP, PMI-ACP, Gestionnaire IT, Auteur, Coach et Mentor, gestion de projets et programmes	Governance keynote \| From the boardroom to the field: building the strategy–execution bridge Henri-Jean Bonnis ICD.D PMP, Chargé de cours à l’École des dirigeants de HEC Montréal et instructeur au PMI-Montréal
11:30	Lunchand networking
12:45	Grand CEO panel RDV with Pierre Le Manh Pierre Le Manh Président-Directeur Général du PMI Global
13:45	Grand RDV \| Reinventing project success in the age of AI: building organizations ready for tomorrow Mark Esposito Chercheur associé, Centre Berkman pour l'Internet et la société de Harvard, Économiste en chef à Micro1
14:30	Break & exhibitor area visit
15:00	Governance workshop \| Succeeding in a digital transformation: building strategic foundations before implementing a project portfolio management platform Safa Amara Ing. , M. Ing, PMP, MBA, LSSGB, Prosci, Gestionnaire de portefeuille stratégique, projets d’envergure et amélioration continue, Ville de Laval	Leadership workshop \| Reality or fiction? Learning project team dynamics through the series The Office Vincent Hooper, Amélie Gaudreau-Sauvé, Alejandro Romero-Torres	Sustainable performance workshop \| A schedule as a management tool—not a contractual constraint: establishing shared and sustainable planning governance Sandra Medina Project Performance Catalyst - Orlade Group North America	Governance keynote \| Integrated governance to deliver a digital transformation project Daniel Drouin, David Rioux
16:10	Grand closing RDV
17:00	End of the event

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