ART OF PROJECTS 2026
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Delivering value while navigating uncertainty
AOP 2026
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Keynote Speaker
Lenka Pincot
Chief of Staff to the PMI CEO
Lenka leads the Transformation Management Office and Enterprise Program Management Office and represents PMI on the Agile Alliance Board of Directors. She drives strategic change initiatives in close collaboration with the CEO, executive leadership, and the Board, aligning strategy with operational delivery. Lenka holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering, completed executive programs at IMD, and holds multiple PMI certifications, including PMP, PfMP, and PMI-ACP.
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Keynote speaker
Charles Igwe
Program & Portfolio Leader
Dr. Charles Igwe (Ph.D., EMBA, MSc, PMP) is an engaging and dynamic project management thought leader. With extensive experience navigating highly regulated and risk-averse environments, Charles specializes in transforming enterprise project delivery systems, establishing strategic PMOs, and driving cultural shifts from rigid compliance to trusted competence. He is a passionate speaker dedicated to empowering leaders to move beyond theoretical frameworks and build resilient teams that deliver value by design.
Architects of Certainty: From Ground Zero to Gold Standard
In an era defined by constant disruption, the greatest source of uncertainty often comes from within our own organizations. How do you deliver value when project teams are siloed, data is fragmented, and governance stifles innovation?
This keynote explores the gripping transformation of an enterprise PMO operating in one of the world's most highly regulated and risk-averse environments. Dr. Charles Igwe will share the practical blueprint of how a $100M+ mission-critical portfolio moved from "Ground Zero" firefighting to a "Gold Standard" of predictive, strategic delivery.
Attendees will discover how to anchor their delivery systems with strategic alignment, measurable performance, and cultural enablement to build trust and navigate the complexities of modern project execution.
Keynote Speaker
Örs Legeza
Award-winner scientist and researcher
Örs is a doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, spent several years in the United States and at various European institutions and received various awards such as the Hans Fischer Senior Award, and the Humboldt Research Award. He is developing novel algorithms and his computer codes are used worldwide for more than two decades, and currently he works with tech companies such as NVIDIA, AMD, IBM, Riverlane, FACCTS, and Furukawa.
