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At this year’s PMI BeNeLux Summit, a dedicated panel discussion will take a closer look at project management in the AI era. Under the guidance of our moderator Peter Ryan, the panelists will deep dive into the impact of AI in their specific industrial, academic, consultancy and sustainability area. The session brings together five experts who approach the topic from different angles:

• Yolanda Cabrera-Sybesma (CiNTLPharma B.V) — pharmaceutical projects and regulated environments
• Bart Briers (Academic) — AI research and innovation
• Erin Otten (PwC) — consultancy and governance
• Pat Lucey (PMI Board of Directors) — the global PMI perspective
• Stuart Thorp (Sustainability Advocate) — climate-conscious project delivery

Discussion points

The panel will explore the opportunities, risks, and responsibilities of using AI in project management, focusing on:

• The role of the project manager in balancing precision and creativity
• The skills the project manager to thrive in an AI-driven era
• The reliability of powerful tools AI brings for forecasting, scheduling, and risk management
• The ethical challenges of using AI in project management—bias, transparency, decision-making accountability
• The balance of data-driven precision in project management and human judgment and adaptability
• AI to bridge cross-disciplinary teams, bringing together tech, design, and business innovation

The conversation will move from context to practical insights, explore the challenges ahead, and close with a look at what the future will bring us.

This panel offers perspectives from industry, academia, consultancy, sustainability, and global leadership, all in one session. It’s a chance to hear different views, challenge assumptions, and come away with a clearer picture of what AI means for your role and your projects.

PMI BeNeLux Summit 2025 — October 10 | MECC Convention Center, Maastricht

The PMI BeNeLux Summit 2025 is your chance to connect with forward-thinking professionals and gain the insights needed to thrive in the future of project management. From understanding AI’s transformative role to mastering hybrid models and human-centered leadership, this event will empower you to lead with confidence in a rapidly changing world.

Secure your place today and be part of the future of project management.