PROJECT CONTROL

SUMMIT

THE LARGEST GLOBAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

IN PROJECT CONTROLS

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ABOUT PROJECT
CONTROL SUMMIT
The Project Control Summit is a global virtual conference and expo in project controls that
brings together project professionals from around the world. It provides attendees practical
insights on how to implement real-world Project Controls strategies, how to be a better
communicator and leader, and how to go above and beyond in Project Controls. Established
by Project Control Academy, our primary focus of this 4-day virtual Summit is to provide
you with an engaging, tactical, and an implementation style learning experience that
engages you throughout the conference and makes you feel energized and empowered for
taking action toward your own success and the success of your organization.

For more information about the Project Control Summit, please visit

ProjectControlSummit.com

SOME STATS FROM PROJECT CONTROL SUMMIT 2021

4,500 110+
Attendees Countries

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SUMMIT CHAIRS’ MESSAGE
On behalf of the 2022 Project Control Summit team, we would like to thank thousands of
attendees, speakers, panelists, and sponsors from around the world who have made this
global conference possible. Without your trust, support, and engagement this conference
would not be as successful and impactful as it is.

We believe that you've made a great decision to join us at the Project Control Summit, where
we show you how to implement real-world Project Controls strategies, how to be a better
communicator and leader, and how to go above and beyond in project controls.

We are honored to host you for another year. We will do our best to create an extraordinary
experience for you during this year’s Summit. Please attend the live sessions to gain
knowledge and sharpen your skills, visit the Tools & Technology Expo to get to know our
valuable sponsors and their cutting-edge tools and technology, and network with your fellow
Summit attendees from around the globe. Let’s “Open the Gates to the Future”!

Shohreh Ghorbani Dr. Kamran Akbarzadeh

Founder & Technical Director, CEO,

Project Control Academy, Project Control Academy,
Conference Chair Conference Chair

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 Summit Team Members

Joel Jacob Nikki) Khannezhad Dev Sparsh Kathuria Devanshu Varia

Summit Team Coordinator Speakers & Sponsors Technical Sessions Coordinator Social Media Coordinator
Coordinator

Kisha Veazie Isis de Almeida Reis Rakesh Krishna Chris Humes

Speakers & Technical Speakers & Sponsors Social Media Coordinator
Technical Session Coordinator
Sessions Coordinator Coordinator

Sujay Karkhanis Bian M. Tagal Vijayarengan Chockalingam Samuel A. Odemo

Technical Sessions Social Media Coordinator Technical Sessions Coordinator Social Media Coordinator
Coordinator

Rupesh Jedhe S B Tharunika Jay K. Pankhania Riya Jain

Technical Sessions Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation Virtual Assistant
Coordinator Showcase Showcase

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EMERALD
Realization’s Project Flow Management Software is used by more than
400 organizations to improve on-time delivery of their projects.
Customers include the U.S. Military, Delta Air Lines, Larsen & Toubro,
ABB, BHP Billiton and Siemens, NTPC, GRSE, JSPL, Century Ply, Wonder
Cements, Vikram Solar, Vardhman Fabrics, Trident Group and many
more.
Engaged in a wide range of projects including engineering and
construction; maintenance, repair & overhaul; and product
development, our customers have collectively realized more than $7
billion in additional cash and profits by improving project delivery.
Industry awards include the prestigious Franz Edelman Award, the
Shingo Gold, the Air Force Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award, and a
Lifetime Achievement Award for our founder.
We are committed to excellence in project delivery. Contact us, if you
are too.
Visit Realization’s Virtual Booth at https://online.projectcontrolsummit.com/realization
Sanjeev Gupta
Founder & CEO
Realization Technologies
May 20, 2022, 8:00 am US Central
Keynote: Why Resource Coordination is Top
Management’s TOPMOST Problem
Unfortunately, study after study shows that projects continue
to be delivered as late as ever. Even after the industry spends
$8-10B every year on project management training and
software. In his keynote, Sanjeev Gupta, a lifetime achievement
award winner, will exhort and provoke you to think differently
about how to deliver projects faster and on time.
Christopher Timmer
VP Customer Success, Realization
Technologies
May 20, 2022, Morning Sessions
What Is a Resource Coordination Map and
How It Improves On Time Delivery of Projects
Resource scheduling has remained an unsolved problem ever
since the introduction of formal project management
techniques in 1960s; and that is the main reason why projects
take too long and cost too much. Join this session with Chris
Timmer to learn about a breakthrough in the area of resource
scheduling and project delivery.
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Program Day 1 : May 18, 2022
8:00 am to 4:30 pm US Central Time

Opening Keynote: Gateways to the Future of Project Controls

Shohreh Ghorbani
Founder & Technical Director,
Project Control Academy
The emerging cutting-edge technology trends are changing the landscape of Project
Controls at an unprecedented rate. The new technologies will provide us with new levels of
visualization, progress tracking, performance measurement, diagnostic and predictive
insights, higher accuracy, and efficiency in the successful execution and delivery of projects.
Join this opening keynote presentation to discover top 5 cutting-edge project controls
technology trends that everyone involved in projects need to be aware of and get equipped
with some forward-thinking future-readiness strategies to foster innovation in your
projects and organizations.

Jeancarlo
Durán Maica Dr. Nour Bouhou
Digital Planning & Reporting Vice President at ASLMP
Manager at BAM Nuttall Ltd

One Step Further: A Digital How to Choose the Most Suitable

Collaboration Hub
Join this session to learn more about digital collaboration
hub through a case study of TRU West Alliance leveraging
Power BI to capture real time data. Explore how you can
automate your entire reporting cycle and tremendously
reduce time in data consolidation and reports
production.
Methodology to Assess Construction
Schedule Delays?
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.

Panel Discussion: Partnerships – The Win-Win Approach to Addressing Current Market

Conditions

In this panel discussion, senior leaders in project controls will provide insight into how well-designed and managed partnerships
can help mitigate some of the delays and escalation issues plaguing the industry. Many of the mitigation strategies used in
partnerships must be designed and implemented during the design phase in order to effect mitigation during construction. This
discussion helps the audience ensure early appropriate partnering and engagement in these efforts to receive maximum
benefits.

Chris Carson Martin Darley Gillian Smart Roberto Orlandi Hagire Emrani
Director of Program & Senior Advisor, Head of Project Director of Project Senior Director,
Project Controls, Vice Chevron Services, BHP Governance & Value Project Controls,
President, Arcadis Assurance, Microsoft SNC-Lavalin

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Program Day 1 : May 18, 2022
8:00 am to 4:30 pm US Central Time

James Arrow
Principal, Project Risk Niki Weiss
Management Expert, PQS LLC Senior Business Delivery
Manager, Cigna
International

Amplifying Risk Signals for Enhanced Blockchain and Project Management

Prediction Accuracy
Digitalization will transform the construction industry in the
next decade. Join this session to learn the approaches we
should adopt to fully leverage this transition. Learn the
ways to combine risk theory and data to help amplify and
better manage relevant risk signals.
This session will help you understand an introductory overview
of blockchain technology and its uses, identify how project
management methodology is used for blockchain projects, and
explain the impact of blockchain technology on project
management.

AJ Waters Miles Aucoin Tim Mather

VP Industry Solutions, Founder & Owner, EPC COO, PMA Technologies
InEight Project Services

What You’re Really Missing
by Using a Scheduling Point
Solution
Join this session to discover the true
power of integrated project controls.
Explore the future of project project
controls and how integration can
transform your project over traditional
approach of using point solutions.
Project Controls Current
Market Update & Tips For
Finding the Right Opportunity
This informative session provides
insights about what industries present
the most opportunities for project
controls professionals, what skills are
transferable to new industries, and how
to highlight those skills when pursuing
new opportunities.
Innovations in Planning and
Risk for Construction
Project Controls
Join this session to explore the
innovative and highly developed
planning, scheduling and risk algorithms
offered by PMA Technologies and learn
how it can transform the way you do
project controls.

Panel Discussion: Project Controls Jobs of the Future

Join this panel discussion to learn about the outlook for Project Controls jobs in the future from a panel of experts on the
topic. The panel will be discussing topics centered around helping you answer, “What can I be doing now to help advance my
career in the future?”

Miles Aucoin Ulviya Aghayeva Mark von Leffern Chirag Shah Robert Farrell
Founder & Owner, EPC Capital Projects Vice President, Hill Strategic Recruitment Director of Project
Project Services Performance International Solutions Manager, Controls, Risk &
Manager, Albemarle TRS Staffing Solutions Scheduling, Linesight

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DIAMOND
As the #1 leading provider of best-in-class online training programs in Project Controls and the
host and organizer of the Project Control Summit, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to
serve you and help you navigate your projects and career in the right direction. We have
conducted numerous training programs and seminars that have given project professionals
from 140+ countries the knowledge they needed to execute complex projects more effectively.

Visit Project Control Academy’s Virtual Booth at https://online.projectcontrolsummit.com/pca

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 Program Day 2 : May 19, 2022
8:00 am to 4:30 pm US Central Time

Keynote: AI and the Project Manager

Peter Taylor is the author of the #1 bestselling project management book ‘The Lazy
Project Manager’, along with many other books on Project Management, PMO
development, Executive Sponsorship, Transformation Leadership, and Speaking Skills. In
his keynote, Peter will explain what AI means for project managers around the world and
Peter Taylor how good project managers will embrace this technological advantage for greater
Vice President Global
project success.
PMO at Ceridian

John Hollmann Ihab Girgis

Owner, Validation Estimating LLC
Project Management &
Controls Consultant,
Pyramid PMO

The Price of Predictability for Portfolio
Projects
This session discusses the overfunding issue in projects and
the cost of accuracy. Joh will also share with you best
practices for establishing a clear cost strategy aligned with
control strategy, validating the base estimate bias, measuring
and studying actual cost growth (e.g., calibration), and using
an empirically-valid, calibrated parametric model for
contingency.
Critical Path and Critical Chain - Can They
Work in Harmony?
Join this session to understand more about the Theory of
Constraints (ToC) and ways to apply in projects. Explore the
application of the Critical Path and Critical Chain in a real-world
project example that was impacted by multiple types of critical
constraints, and how the proper implementation of the ToC
would have changed the course of its outcome.

Panel Discussion: Digital Disruption Trends in Project Controls

Join this panel discussion to learn more about the new and upcoming digital disruption trends in project controls. The
panelists are subject matter experts in their own environment and will be providing their advice and perspectives on what
the future is holding for us.

Jeancarlo D. Maica Sadia Janjua Tamer Elgohari Cesar Ramos Ray Paulk
Project Digital Planning Chief of Project Controls, Digital Innovation CEO, Advanced CEO, ProjectAI
Manager at BAM Nuttall VDC, and Data Innovation Manager, ASGC Planning Analytics
Officer at The Port
Authority of NY & NJ

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 Program Day 2 : May 19, 2022
8:00 am to 4:30 pm US Central Time

Bian Mutang Tagal

Senior Planner and
Technology Leader at PCSS
Consultancy
Gilles Almeras Mariana D’Appuzo
VP Sales, Project Controls & Senior Solutions Engineer,
Engineering, Planisware Planisware
Drone Disruption: Staying True To Your
Project Control Roots In The Digital Era Risk & Opportunity Management, Open Your
Join this interesting session to learn more about drones and Eyes to the Many Roads Ahead
how to kickstart a drone program in your company. You will
Join this session to learn how to identify, manage and control
be exposed to practical applications of drone solutions based
unknowns in your project portfolio, as well as how to
on real projects. Most importantly, you will learn how drones
confidently estimate timelines and costs by doing accurate
are ever relevant to the field of project controls and will
contingency planning.
continue to remain a staple industry technology.

Erik Preus Russ Stevens Doug Schmoe

Director, Sales Senior Solutions Analyst, Chief Revenue Officer,
Enablement, Hexagon ARES PRISM Eyrus

What You’re Really Missing
by Using a Scheduling Point
Solution
Join this session to discover the true
power of integrated project controls.
Explore the future of project project
controls and how integration can
transform your project over traditional
approach of using point solutions.
Managing Cost and Carbon
on Capital Projects
Global construction accounts for up to
38% of total global emissions. To meet
carbon net zero goals, organizations
need to estimate costs and carbon. Join
this session to learn how you can
estimate a project’s carbon just like you
can estimate the project’s cost.
Leveraging IoT for Automated,
Real-Time Workforce Analytics
Join this session to learn how you can
leverage IoT technology to automate the
collection of workforce data in real-time
to create an "objective truth" of who is
working on site. Map this "objective
truth" to your project schedule for real-
time, automated insights.

Technology Panel: Projects Keep Failing on their Cost & Schedule Targets! Are New Technologies a Solution?

Join this panel discussion with representatives from leading technology providers in Project Controls/ Management to explore the
current issues with projects delivery and whether new technologies can help resolve current and future project performance
challenges.

Shohreh Ghorbani Sanjeev Gupta Dina Keirouz Russ Stevens Doug Schmoe
Founder & Technical Founder & CEO, Managing Director, Senior Solutions Chief Revenue
Director, Project Control Realization PMA Consultants Analyst, ARES PRISM Officer, Eyrus
Academy Technologies

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PLATINUM
Trusted for 30 years, InEight helps contractors, owners and other construction professionals
effectively manage their projects through every phase of construction. Our legacy in the
construction industry gives us a unique understanding of the challenges you face through the
entire project life cycle. With InEight, you’ll have the necessary tools to increase operational
efficiency while gaining unprecedented visibility and clarity into the health of your projects.

Visit Project Control Solution’s Virtual Booth at

https://online.projectcontrolsummit.com/ineight

VISIT THE NETWORKING LOUNGE

Visit the Virtual Networking Lounge, introduce yourself,

and connect with your fellow Summit attendees. You may
either choose a topic and start a conversation, respond to
another conversation, or simply go to the Networking
Lounge Feed and post something.

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Program Day 3 : May 20, 2022
8:00 am to 4:00 pm US Central Time

Keynote: Why Resource Coordination is Top Management’s

TOPMOST Problem

As we know, the financial and economic impact of late construction projects is significant.
Unfortunately, study after study shows that projects continue to be delivered as late as
ever. Even after the industry spends $8-10B every year on project management training
and software. In his keynote, Sanjeev Gupta, a lifetime achievement award winner, will
Sanjeev Gupta exhort and provoke you to think differently about how to deliver projects faster and on
Founder & CEO, Realization
Technologies time.

Ray Paulk
CEO, ProjectAI

Julie Owen Manan Choksi

Senior Executive Officer, President
Project Management Oversight, Brio Solutions LLC
The Power of Artificial Intelligence in Los Angeles Metro

Projects LA Metro Enhanced Cost Forecasting and

In complex projects, the volume of data continues to grow Exposure Based Contingency Drawdown
exponentially, but most organisations are not keeping pace.
Join this session to explore a detailed case study on how LA
Deep inside this data, there is treasure to be found, and most
Metro is successfully executing the largest transportation
organisations don’t know that it’s there, much less how to
infrastructure program in the US by implementing project
access it or leverage it. This presentation will explore the
controls processes and procedures to improve cost and
potential (and the pitfalls) of emerging technologies in capital
schedule forecasting with a special emphasis on inclusion of
projects and portfolios specifically the power of artificial
risk generated exposures.
intelligence in successfully delivering projects.

Panel Discussion: Future of Construction and the Role of Project Controls

The need for innovation and technological advances is more important than ever. Technological advances, the pandemic,
increased competition, and the demand for shorter construction times are, however, slowly but surely starting to transform
the construction sector. Join this esteemed panel to discuss the future of construction and how technology, innovation and
data analytics can transform our industry.

Wendy Cohen Brian McCarthy Doreen Bartoldus Dr. Anil Kshyap Najla Baeshen Dr. Lingguang Song
President Vide President at CDM Manager of Projects, Director General and Managing Director Department Chair
Kitchell CEM Smith, CMAA Chair Jacobs, NWAIC President CEO at NICMAR Baes Infinitas CM, UH

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 Program Day 3 : May 20, 2022
8:00 am to 4:00 pm US Central Time

Dr. Prasad Kodukula Walter Lipke

President at Kodukula & The creator of the Earned
Associates, PMI Fellow Schedule technique

No Wonder, You Can't Finish Your Project on
Time! Need help?
Get onboard this fun-filled interactive session to learn more
about a new technique called RISA (Risk Impact Sensitivity
Analysis). In this session, you will learn to prioritize risks and
take appropriate response actions enabling you to finish your
projects on time.
Earned Schedule: Project Duration
Increase from Rework
Rework impacts project cost but it also increases project
duration. How do you determine the duration increase caused
by rework? Join this session to explore the application of a new
metrics, the Schedule Adherence Index (SAI), an extension to
the Earned Schedule (ES) metrics, in assessing the schedule
impact of rework.

Christopher Timmer Shohreh Ghorbani

VP Customer Success, Realization Founder & Technical
Technologies Director, Project Control
Academy

What Is a Resource Coordination Map and
How It Improves On Time Delivery of Projects
Resource scheduling has remained an unsolved problem ever
since the introduction of formal project management
techniques in 1960s; and that is the main reason why projects
take too long and cost too much. Join this session with Chris
Timmer to learn about a breakthrough in the area of resource
scheduling and project delivery.
Project Controls Career Progression Roadmap
You are invited to this informative session presented by Project
Control Academy to explore the project controls career
progression roadmap and get equipped with what you need to
consider for your professional development. Hence, you are
ready to tackle the challenges that come your way with
confidence.

Technology Panel: Predictive Analytics for Proactive Project Controls; Are we there yet?!!
Join this panel discussion with representatives from the leading technology providers in Project Controls/ Management to
explore the current evolutions of Predictive Analytics in project controls and how you can move from descriptive or
diagnostic analytics to predictive and even prescriptive analytics in your projects.

Shohreh Ghorbani Graeme Hoey Catie Williams Sanjeev Saha Gilles Almeras
Founder & Technical Director, Product VP, Product Director Product Strategy, VP Sales, Project
Director, Project Control Development, Development, InEight Oracle Construction & Controls & Engineering,
Academy Hexagon Engineering Planisware

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PLATINUM
Hexagon’s EcoSys Enterprise Project Performance software allows you to successfully bridge the gap
between expectation and reality by improving outputs, outcomes, and value through:
• Efficiency: Spend less time managing data and focus on improving project delivery
• Standardization: Adopting consistent processes based on industry standards and your way of working
• Visibility: Quickly identify project trends, issues, and successes

Visit Hexagon’s Virtual Booth at https://online.projectcontrolsummit.com/hexagon

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 Program Day 4 : May 21, 2022
8:00 am to 12:30 pm US Central Time

Closing Keynote: The Gates Are Open! Now What?

What would you do once the conference is over? Would you go back to your normal way of
doing things and continue working as usual? Or would you take action to implement what
you’ve learned and become an agent of change in your projects and company?
Join Dr. Kamran Akbarzadeh, CEO of Project Control Academy, in the closing keynote of Project
Kamran Akbarzadeh Control Summit 2022 to create an action plan for implementing what you have learned and
CEO, Project Control
ensuring your success to the next exciting level in your project professional career.
Academy

Chris Carson Shane Richardson

Director of Program & Project
CEO, Lagrange Portfolio
Controls, Vice President, and Program
Arcadis Management

Successful Projects Start with Integrating
Project Controls with the Design Process
Join this session to learn how a good Phase-Gate process,
integrating Cost/Schedule/Risk with the Design works. Also
explore the best way to set up a Phase-Gate process that is
fully integrated with the Project Controls disciplines, including
what services should best be provided during each design
stage or phase to ensure a methodical approach to design
input in the important specialties.
Curing the Decades Old Plague of Schedule
Delays on Projects
Join this session to realize the primary reason behind schedule
delays and how to improve it significantly by bringing data
visualization to your schedule forecast accuracy no matter the
magnitude of your schedule.

Technology & Innovation Showcase

In this special session, 7 Startup companies will talk about the tools and technologies that they have developed related to
Project Management and Project Controls advancement. Each company will present for 7 minutes followed by a few
minutes of group discussion to answer your questions.

Cyril Verbrugghe Lee Mills Lloyd Skinner Prabh Paul Stuart Johnson Torstein Floden Doug Schmoe
CEO & Co-founder CEO & Co-founder CEO Director Founder & CTO, Simple Co-founder Chief revenue Officer
OFFOLIO Pixly Greyfly.ai Tracecost Construction Software CostTracker Eyrus

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 2022 Project Control Summit & Expo with an award ceremony recognizing
our speakers, sponsors, as well as the winners of the expo giveaways and summit challenges.

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