PDD Comprehensive Schedule & Agenda
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Power Skills | Business Acumen | Ways of Working | Social Impact |
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All Day |
Career Expo: Featuring Recruiters and Representatives from Multiple Industries. ALL DAY Location: Foyer [1st floor] |
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Check-in & Breakfast - Hosted by Homeboy Industries/Homegirl Cafe Location: Purple Heart Room [Basement] |
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| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Opening Remarks: Phoebe Jane Johnson - VP of Programs / PDD Chair Location: Auditorium [1st Floor] |
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| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Opening Keynote: Menaka Gopinath Delivering M.O.R.E. – Why PDD Powers Human-Centric Leadership in an AI World Location: Auditorium [1st Floor] |
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| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
Coffee Break Location: Purple Heart Room [Basement] |
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| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Practical AI Implementation in Organization Location: Auditorium [1st Floor] |
Tech Reset: Mindful Habits for a Healthier Digital Life Location: Wilson [8th floor] |
Project Management in Uncertain Times... + Career Growth... Location: Nimitz w/Terrace [8th floor] |
Location: Bradley [6th floor] |
Assemble Hygiene Kits Location: Space Outside Purple Heart Room [Basement] |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Location: Purple Heart Room [Basement] |
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| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
PM & CAPM Certs - What's the Difference? Location: Auditorium [1st Floor] |
Have We Forgotten Our People? Leading With Empathy, Trust, and Influence in a Tech-Driven World Location: Wilson [8th floor] |
Balancing Digital Transformation & Human Experience in Airport... Location: Nimitz w/Terrace [8th floor] |
From Insecurity to Insight: Using Emotion Intelligence to... Location: Bradley [6th floor] |
Assemble Hygiene Kits Location: Space Outside Purple Heart Room [Basement] |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Human First Leadership in a Tech-Driven World Location: Auditorium [1st Floor] |
Actually Get a Project Done in Higher Ed Location: Wilson [8th floor] |
Driving Strategic Value & Influence for the Modern PM Location: Nimitz w/Terrace [8th floor] |
Assemble Hygiene Kits Location: Space Outside Purple Heart Room [Basement] |
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| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Coffee Break Location: Purple Heart Room [Basement] |
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| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
General Session: Tiffeny Parker Location: Auditorium [1st Floor] |
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| 4:15 PM - 4:30 |
PM Challenge Awards Presentation: Phoebe Jane Johnson Location: Auditorium [1st Floor] |
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| 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Social Mixer / Networking Event Location: Purple Heart Room [Basement] |
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Other Events:
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM – Headshots [Registration Needed]
Location: Lincoln Room [2nd Floor]
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM – LinkedIn Review w/ Yolanda Rubio
Location: Marine Room [4th Floor]
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM – Resume Review w/ Anthony Sharp
Location: Marine Room [4th Floor]
Speakers
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Menaka Gopinath Delivering M.O.R.E.
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O Leonard |
Sarah Mossembekker Actually Get a Project Done in Higher Ed
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Greta Blash PMI Certs:
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Deby Covey PMI Certs:
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Christina Gallegos |
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Biké EnWezoh |
Michelle Rhee Project Management in Uncertain Times + Career Growth Through Influence |
Kate Megaw Have We Forgotten Our People? |
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Mike Hogan Agile at a Crossroads:
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Katie Lai Agile at a Crossroads: |
Levent Akdag Balancing Digital Transformation and Human Experience in Airport Redevelopment |
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Dheeraj Kota From Insecurity to Insight:Using Emotion Intelligence to Lead Strong Teams
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Jen Garcia |
Tiffeny Parker |




















