2025 KIPMI Professional Development Day - Advancing the Art & Science of Project Management | Project Management Institute Kentuckiana (KIPMI)

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2025 KIPMI Professional Development Day - Advancing the Art & Science of Project Management

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Event Agenda

The KIPMI Planning Team reserves the right to update this agenda.

Time

Activity / Location

Track 1
the Science

Track 2
the Art

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Parking in Front Lot

Gate 1

FCMA Entrance

West Gate

Guest Arrival, Check-in, Exclusive Merch, & Announcements

9:00 – 10:00

Event Keynote
FCMA Atrium

The Sustainable Productivity Blueprint

Leslie Minchin

10:15 – 11:30

Sessions 1 & 2

North Wing

Session 1 - AI Tools for Effective Leaders

Chris Leonard

Session 2 - Don’t be Ambitious, Be Audacious

Leslie Minchin

11:30 – 12:30 PM

Lunch & Networking

FCMA Atrium

Professional Headshot Available for Purchase ($25)

Brandon Culver (Local Photographer)

12:30 – 1:30

Sessions 3 & 4

North Wing

Session 3 - The Art & Science of a New Era

Olya Taran, PhD

Session 4 - Leading Projects with Empathy

Lisa Huber

1:45 – 2:45

Sessions 5 & 6

North Wing

Session 5 - Navigating Career Success

Charles Snyder

Session 6 - A Case Study on Giving Back

Joseph OA Bowens

3:00 – 4:00

Sessions 7 & 8

North Wing

Session 7 - AI/ML & Cognitive Technologies

Paul West

Session 8 - The Trust Equation

Dr. Steve Pollock

4:15 – 4:45

Closing Session

FCMA Atrium

Beating Burnout with Purpose

Chris Leonard

4:45 – 5:00 PM

Final Remarks

FCMA Atrium

Board/Mentoring Program Updates

Volunteer Thank You's

Dr. Douglas Sloan

Speakers

Leslie Minchin, PCC, PMP

Leslie Minchin, PCC, PMP

The Sustainable Productivity Blueprint & Don’t be Ambitious, Be Audacious | Leslie Minchin invites us to rethink how the brain shapes leadership — uncovering practical ways to boost focus, clarity, and momentum for projects that move faster and feel lighter to lead

Chris Leonard, PMP, CSM, ICP-ACC

Chris Leonard, PMP, CSM, ICP-ACC

AI Tools for Effective Leaders & Beating Burnout with Purpose | Chris Leonard helps us rethink how we lead and live — blending AI’s creative power with actionable tools to outsmart burnout. He shows us how to reclaim clarity, purpose, and energy so we can lead with impact in a world that never slows down

Olya Taran, PhD, PMP, CSSBB, ACC

Olya Taran, PhD, PMP, CSSBB, ACC

Navigating the Art and Science of a New Era | Olya Taran, PhD, guides us through the new era of intelligent project management — showing how AI enhances both the science and art of leadership, helping us combine data-driven insight with human judgment to lead with clarity and purpose

Lisa Huber, PMP, MFA

Lisa Huber, PMP, MFA

Leading Projects with Empathy | Lisa Huber reminds us that every project begins and ends with people. She shows how empathy and creative thinking help us navigate uncertainty, build trust, and turn constraints into opportunities for connection, alignment, and meaningful progress

Charles Snyder, PMP, CBCP, CNP

Charles Snyder, PMP, CBCP, CNP

Navigating Career Success Through Understanding Risk Tolerance | Charles Snyder helps us uncover how risk tolerance shapes the way we lead, grow, and make career-defining choices. Through real examples and self-reflection, he challenges us to find the balance between boldness and stability — turning risk into a strategic advantage for long-term success

Joseph Olusegun Askia Bowens, CLP

Joseph Olusegun Askia Bowens, CLP

A Case Study on Giving Back | Joseph Bowens challenges us to see purpose as a project asset — showing how our everyday PM skills can drive meaningful social and community impact. Through guided reflection and a hands-on case study, he helps us shape personal statements that turn leadership into legacy and impact into opportunity

Paul West, CISM, PMP, CPMAI, CISA, PMI-ACP, SMC, DTEF

Paul West, CISM, PMP, CPMAI, CISA, PMI-ACP, SMC, DTEF

A Project Approach to AI/ML & Cognitive Technologies | Paul West demystifies what it takes to lead successful AI projects — showing how to identify the right opportunities, avoid common pitfalls, and manage complex systems with clarity, security, and trust. He offers a practical roadmap for building intelligent solutions that perform reliably and lead responsibly in a rapidly evolving landscape

Dr. Steve Pollock, PgMP, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSSBB

Dr. Steve Pollock, PgMP, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSSBB

The Trust Equation | Dr. Steve Pollock breaks down the Trust Equation — a simple, powerful model for building credibility and connection in any professional setting. Through real examples and guided reflection, he helps us understand how trust drives collaboration, influence, and lasting project success

Dr. Douglas Sloan