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In our last newsletter edition, we introduced the four learning tracks that structure the PMI BENELUX Summit 2025: Pioneer, Innovator, Master, and sessions designed for All Levels. These tracks are designed to meet you where you are in your project management journey - whether you're exploring new ideas, experimenting with advanced tools, or leading teams through complex transformations. From practical workshops to thought-provoking keynotes, each track supports a different stage of learning and leadership.

Now it’s time to meet the voices behind the sessions.

All Levels – Keynote Speakers

• Christian Kromme – Opening Keynote: The Future of AI
• Christina Sejr Pedersen – Closing Keynote: How AI and People Can Co-Exist in Project Management
• Bart Briers – 2nd Closing Keynote: The Future is Hybrid – A Vision for Modern Project Management

Pioneer Track – Entry Level & Curious Minds

• Lorenzo Vetrano / Joachim Dehais – Leadership through Sport and Dance: Developing the Heart of a Leader
• Lorenzo Vetrano – My New Teammate Called AI – Lessons from the Sports Arena
• Anna Yampolskaya – Automate, Visualise, Communicate: AI in Project Reporting
• Frank Tassone – AI in Practice for Greener Projects
• Renuka Ayri – Self-Management & Emotional Intelligence: The Foundation of Adaptive Leadership in the AI Era

Master Track – For Experienced Professionals

• Teodora Anna Sveva Cerrato, PMP® – Beyond Delivery: Building a Sustainable Future with AI-Powered Projects
• Shushan Khachatryan-van Krimpen – Minding Your Footprint: AI in Project Management
• Irina Verlan – Ethical Intelligence: Embedding AI Ethics into Project Management Framework

Innovator Track – For Those Driving Change

• Stuart Thorp – Maximizing Project Success and Delivering the Paris Agreement – Supported by AI
• Joachim Dehais & Aurora Gualtieri – Misunderstood Everyone: How Different Generations Can Unite to Fight Decay as the Situation is Dire
• Markus Kopko – Beyond the Hype: How AI Is (Really) Transforming Portfolio, Program & Project Management
• Pat Lucey – Innovate, Execute, Lead – Bridging Entrepreneurship and Project Management

Join the conversation at the PMI BeNeLux Summit

This year’s PMI BENELUX Summit takes place on October 10, 2025 at the MECC Convention Center in Maastricht, and promises a full day of insights, exchange, and connection. With the theme “Project Management in the AI Era: Bridging Precision, Creativity, and Innovation”, the program brings together thought leaders, practitioners, and peers to explore the future of project work - including the growing role of AI, sustainability, and leadership in a changing world.

Whether you’re a seasoned project manager or just starting out, it’s a good opportunity to hear from experts, share your perspective, and leave with practical takeaways. Secure your spot here.