Project managers are entering a new era where AI agents can automate tasks, accelerate analysis, and amplify decision‑making—without requiring anyone to become a developer. Vibe coding is the lightweight, confidence‑building approach to automation that helps project managers design scripts, dashboards, templates, workflows, and reports using natural language and intuitive prompting. Building on earlier sessions where participants learned to become “the most supercharged AI version of yourself” and to “think like a prompted project manager,” this workshop shows how to turn AI into a practical, everyday co‑pilot for project delivery.
Through hands‑on examples, live demos, and guided practice, participants will learn how to make AI agents work for them—starting with simple vibe coding patterns and progressing toward more advanced automations that streamline planning, communication, and reporting. This session is part of KIPMI’s 2026 AI series and continues the journey of helping project managers move faster, reduce cognitive load, and unlock new levels of productivity.
1) Understand vibe coding — Define vibe coding as a lightweight, no‑fear automation approach that uses natural language to generate scripts, dashboards, templates, workflows, and reports.
2) Use AI as a digital co‑pilot — Identify where AI agents can support planning, risk analysis, communication, and stakeholder management across the project life cycle.
3) Apply prompt engineering patterns — Translate ambiguous goals and constraints into clear instructions that AI agents can execute, building on the meta‑skill introduced in earlier workshops.
Speakers
Kylie Faust, Schneider Electric Advisory Services
Strategic Execution Leader
Strategic Execution Leader with a proven ability to turn vision into results. I specialize in aligning business objectives with actionable plans, driving cross-functional collaboration, and optimizing performance. Passionate about delivering impact through strategic agility and operational excellence.
Dan Germak, Samtec
VP of Membership, KIPMI
Dan is an experienced Project Manager who has managed Corporate Compliance and Engineering Projects in a Point, Fire, Aim environment for more than 6 years. These projects include the creation of new corporate programs that were implemented globally, data processing, and new product development. Dan’s time in the military and the manufacturing industry has helped him identify his passion for building effective teams, finding efficiencies through process improvement, and empowering others to continuously grow personally and professionally. He earned a bachelor’s degree in HR and management from Indiana University Southeast, is a Project Management Professional (PMP), and is a PROSCI certified change practitioner. Dan is currently serving as the V.P. of Membership for KIPMI and, in 2025, built a mentorship program and plans to continue building meaningful programs to help advance the art and science of project management.
Daro Mott, Farm Credit Mid-America
VP of Education, KIPMI
Daro Mott is an engaging facilitator and multi-sector leader who helps people unlock clarity, confidence, and action through simple, powerful tools. He has led more than 100 workshops and is known for his energetic, fun, and highly interactive style.
As a graduate of the Wharton Chief Technology Officer Program, Daro focuses on AI and emerging technologies and how they can elevate the work of project managers, consultants, and change leaders. He is deeply committed to sharing tools that make reflection practical and transformation achievable.
Daro has learned from and worked with institutions such as the University of Louisville, Harvard, Yale, and Wharton, shaping a perspective that blends academic rigor with real‑world application.
