Session Details
Zoom URL for Workshops
Today you are invited to join the ChatGPT session at 10 AM, CAPM/PMP at 10:30 AM, and ScrumMaster at 11 AM.
See the URL
https://www.bu.edu/metit/services/collaboration-technology/web-conferencing/pmip-conference/
Today you will use the same URL as the conference Day 1
https://www.bu.edu/metit/services/collaboration-technology/web-conferencing/pmip-conference/
Paste the URL in your browser and then select the following if you wish,
a) AI if you wish to learn about ChatGPT 10 AM – Dr. Warburton
b) PPP, our usual CAPM/PMP talk. 10:30 AM – Dr. Kanabar
c) Agile 11 AM – Professor Hannon
Our tracks and sessions are by design and by the nature of the subjects, interrelated and overlapping.
This is a live event. If you opted for the virtual option, you will receive Zoom Room Details Via Email a Week Before the Event. There will be one joint track in the morning and a joint track for the closing sessions to maximize networking and communication. Pre-recorded videos will be in alternate tracks.
Day 1 (In-Person)
Projects, Programs, and Portfolio
665 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215
Room 1750 (17th Floor)
Note: We will Zoom and Record the Sessions except for the Tour.
Generous Breaks between Sessions for Networking, Refreshments, Code Switching
(All participants – you will get two reminder updates and Zoom link).
| Time | Common Tracks | Comments (Speaker in Room unless Noted) |
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| 8:30-9:15 | Keynote – Murali Kulathumani (Virtual) | Conference Chairs Opening Comments |
9:30 – 10:15 am | Assessing the Effectiveness of AI Assistants in Project Management – Roger Warburton and Vijay Kanabar | Co-Authors “stress test” ChatGPT against the theory from their book. How good are AI tools? |
| 10:30 – 11:15 am | Executive Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Team Overview – Case Study Project Risk Analysis – Bill Parker | Get insights into Data Science, AI and PM. Obtain topic insights from the United States Department of Defense government sector. |
| 11:15 – 1:00 PM | Lunch and Tour of Data Sciences building… Dennis Carlberg – Richard Maltzman, Chair | Master insights into PPP and Sustainability using a tour of the world class facility as a live case study. |
| Lunch Served |
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Projects/Programs/Portfolios (PPP)
Parallel Tracks (17thFloor)
June 23rd, 2023
| Time | Track | Presenter/Topic | Host |
| AI Track 1 Presentation | The Promise and Peril of Our AI Future (Virtual) – Nigel Williams | Intro by Elif Celik | |
| PPP Track 1 Panel Discussion | Panelists: Bill Dow, Deb Cote, Gina Abudi | Panel Host: Jim Stewart | |
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| 1:50 to 2:30 PM | AI Track 2 Panel Discussion | AI and PM – Research Poster Presentations Panelists: Dahlia El-Gazzar, Gabor Stramb, others | Host: Dave Silberman |
| PPP Track 2 Panel Presentation | Leadership Development: People, Methods, and Tools: -Discover Your Strengths, Leverage Others’ Differences (Jill Senff) -Great Meetings Build Great Teams: A Guide for Project Leaders and Agilists (Maltzman and Stewart) -Project Portfolio Management Fundamentals (Chris Friday) -Adaptive Project Portfolio Management platform (James Walker) | Host: Loredana Abramo | |
| Product Demo | Proggio (James Walker) | ||
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| 2:40 to 3:25 PM | AI Track 3 Presentation | Presentation, Smart Cities, Bev Pasian (virtual) | Host: Rich Maltzman |
| PPP Track 3 Panel Presentation | The Intersection of PPP and AI – Panel Discussion and Posters -PM Challenge in Mexican Agricultural Industry (Daniela Gatica) -Chief Project Officer and AI Impact on a Project-Driven Economy (Rimma Wilms) -ACES – Using AI to Launch a Non-Profit Educational Project (Faith Hickey) | Host: Loredana Abramo | |
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| 3:35 to 4:30 PM | AI Track 4 Presentation | AI and PM – Panel Discussion and Posters (contd.) | Host: Vijay Kanabar |
| PPP Track 5 Presentation | Real Intelligence: Leading Programs with Passion and Purpose – Scott Lynde | Host: Ann Chesley | |
| 4:30 to 5:15 PM | Looking Ahead Luis Sanchez – The application of AI and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance PMO and project management practices, focus on the Built Environment | Host: Naavid Rezvani | |
| 5:15 to 5:30 PM | Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects | The new PMI-CP and BU’s Curriculum Updates and Committee Reflections | OPTIONAL |
Research Posters
Research Papers are presented as Posters. Talk with the authors throughout the day and during the coffee breaks.
- Using Generative AI to Launch ACES: a Non-profit Educational Foundation
- Leveraging Generative AI to Build Code4All a Web-Accessibility Hub
- Impact of Large Language Models on the Business Analysis Profession: Case Study Implementing a Telemedicine App
- Planning & Implementing a Multicultural Breakfast Restaurant – Leveraging the Agile Approach and ChatGPT
- Building the PMiP website using Agile Principles and Generative AI
- Does Generative AI Help With IT PM and Creating Web Prototypes? A Research Project to Explore the Generative AI ChatGPT
- Theoretical Applications of Process Mining for Project Management Software
- Overcoming traditional EVM limitations through statistics and AI
- Marketing Inclusivity Analysis: AI developed-framework based on master thesis
Post-Event Meeting at BU PUB
Join us at the BU PUB for networking at Fuller’s BU Pub from 5:15 PM to 8 PM.
| Click here see the website of the BU PUB |
Day 2 (Virtual)
Saturday, June 24th, 2023
URL https://www.bu.edu/metit/services/collaboration-technology/web-conferencing/pmip-conference/
ChatGPT Prompting for Project Management (AI)
10 AM to 11 AM
Session Goal: Free Tutorial and license provided to participants.
Chair: Roger Warburton
PMP/CAPM (PPP)
10:30 AM to 12 Noon
Session Goal: PMP Prep
No cost participation in weekly PMP/CAPM boot camp. Ten Saturdays. Details provided at event.
Summary of core concepts with a focus on concepts you might see in the exam.
We will review the CAPM new exam certification outline and study guide.
Chair: Vijay Kanabar
Scrum Master Product Owner Certification Preparation (AGILE)
11 AM to 12 Noon
Session Goal: We will guide you to obtaining credentials.
Chair: Jim Hannon
Optional Participation – boot camp to get Scrum Master certified or Product Owner certified – additional cost & schedule details provided by Professor Hannon