Keynote Speakers
![Her Honour, The Honourable Janet Austin](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Janet-Austin-Head-Shot-cropped2.jpg)
Her Honour, The Honourable Janet Austin
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
![Libby Davies](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Libby-Davies_credit-Joshua-Berson-(squ).jpg)
Libby Davies
Former Member of Parliament of Vancouver East, Author
![Darren Kahl](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Darren-Kahl.png)
Darren Kahl
Vice President, Dam Site, Site C Clean Energy Project
![Dr. Eamonn O'Laocha](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/eamonn-o-laocha-300x.jpg)
Dr. Eamonn O'Laocha
Principal Investigator for Douglas College's Applied Research and Education Initiative
Speakers
![Dr. Adam Simpson, PhD, PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, P30, ProSci, UN Women](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Adam-Simpson.jpeg)
Dr. Adam Simpson, PhD, PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, P30, ProSci, UN Women
Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment through Projects at UN Women
![Ariel Landau, MA, BA](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Ariel-Landau-300x.jpg)
Ariel Landau, MA, BA
Negotiating Through Power and Cultural Barriers
![Arthur Fong, BMa, QA Manager, Electronic Arts](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Arthur.jpg)
Arthur Fong, BMa, QA Manager, Electronic Arts
EA Panel: Gaming - The Road Ahead Driven By One Team
![Behnaz Mortazavi , M.Eng, PMP, Development Director, Electronic Arts](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Behnaz_ProfilePhoto.jpg)
Behnaz Mortazavi , M.Eng, PMP, Development Director, Electronic Arts
EA Panel: Gaming - The Road Ahead Driven By One Team
![Chris Waite, PMP](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Chris-Waite.jpg)
Chris Waite, PMP
Project Leadership in a Complex World: What we can learn from the experiences on large complex projects at BC Hydro
![Daniel Renier, MHA, MCPM, MCTS, Milestone Consulting Group](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Dan-Renier-USE-THIS-ONE.jpg)
Daniel Renier, MHA, MCPM, MCTS, Milestone Consulting Group
YJTJ - A Professional and Powerful Approach to Microsoft Project
![Dionne Pelan](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/dionne-cropped.jpg)
Dionne Pelan
Panelist: The Case for Co-creating Projects: Exploring the Benefits for PM's and Communities
![Dr. Ed Hoffman](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Ed_Photo_Official_Council_2019.jpg)
Dr. Ed Hoffman
CEO, Knowledge Strategies, LLC.
![Gary Wagner, PMP, SAFe (SPC), B Com. (Acct.), BA Int. Business, TELUS](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/garywagner-300x.jpg)
Gary Wagner, PMP, SAFe (SPC), B Com. (Acct.), BA Int. Business, TELUS
Unleashing the power of projects for Scaled Agility
![Dr. Gavin Maxwell, DC](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Gavin-Maxwell.jpeg)
Dr. Gavin Maxwell, DC
Why and How You Should Make Your Distributed Team Feel Loved Co-Presenter
![Helen Holroyd, PhD, MA, BA, UBC Learning Exchange](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Heather-Holroyd.jpeg)
Helen Holroyd, PhD, MA, BA, UBC Learning Exchange
Panelist: The Case for Co-creating Projects: Exploring the Benefits for PM's and Communities
![Jeff Acland, P.Eng, BC Hydro](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Jeff-Acland.jpg)
Jeff Acland, P.Eng, BC Hydro
Risky Business Co-Presenter
![John Rauser, Cisco Systems](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/John-Rauser-Cropped.jpg)
John Rauser, Cisco Systems
Beyond the Bottleneck: A New Theory of Constraints for Complex Environments
![Kimberly Merin Sivak, MA, PMP, Simon Fraser University](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Kim-Merin-Sivak_cropped.jpg)
Kimberly Merin Sivak, MA, PMP, Simon Fraser University
Panel: Adapting the project management approach to transform large-scale research
![Laurel Sim, PMP, Partner and VP Taleo Project Management Services](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Laurel-6.jpg)
Laurel Sim, PMP, Partner and VP Taleo Project Management Services
Building a Project Portfolio Road Map
![Megan Johnston, BSc, PMP, PSM, Analyte Projects Ltd.](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Megan-Johnston.jpg)
Megan Johnston, BSc, PMP, PSM, Analyte Projects Ltd.
Maturing the Project Capabilities in your Organization
![Mei Teh, Senior Associate in PwC's Capital Projects & Infrastructure](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Mei-Teh-cropped.jpg)
Mei Teh, Senior Associate in PwC's Capital Projects & Infrastructure
Complex Projects Analytics Co-Presenter
Mehran Jamshidi, MSc, PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-ACP, CSPO, CSM, ITIL, Efficert Academy
The Agile Hammer - Agility or Chaos, that is the question!
![Michael Guercio, QA Manager at Electronic Arts](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/MG-Photo.jpg)
Michael Guercio, QA Manager at Electronic Arts
EA Panel: Gaming - The Road Ahead Driven By One Team
![Michelle Favero, Executive Director of Abbotsford Division of Family Practice](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Michelle-Favero.jpg)
Michelle Favero, Executive Director of Abbotsford Division of Family Practice
Innovations in Health Systems: A network of consensus
![Mike Knapp](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Mike-Knapp.jpg)
Mike Knapp
The Evolution: Project Manager to Transformational Leader
![Nalini Vadivelan, BSc, BEd, MA Comp. Sc., PMP, Scrum Master, ITIL, Technical Program Manager, Electronic Arts](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/nalini-vadivelan-300x.jpg)
Nalini Vadivelan, BSc, BEd, MA Comp. Sc., PMP, Scrum Master, ITIL, Technical Program Manager, Electronic Arts
Project Management Powered by Servant Leadership
![Neil Kelly, BSc, MBA, CPA, PMP, BC Hydro](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Neil-Kelly-cropped.jpg)
Neil Kelly, BSc, MBA, CPA, PMP, BC Hydro
Risky Business Co-Presenter
![Nick Wilkinson, Master of Applied Science, PMP , TTT Studios](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/NickWilkinson.jpg)
Nick Wilkinson, Master of Applied Science, PMP , TTT Studios
Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Project Management: The Facts Behind the Hype
Owen Williams, M.Eng., P.Eng., PMP, BC Hydro
Developing a High Performing Owner/Contractor Team for Implementing Large Complex Projects
![Payal Sipahimalani, MSc, PMP, AbCellera](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/PayalSipahimalani.jpg)
Payal Sipahimalani, MSc, PMP, AbCellera
Panel: Adapting the Project Management Approach to Transform Large-Scale Research
![Peter Stovall, LL.B, MA, Fasken Law](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Peter-Stovall.png)
Peter Stovall, LL.B, MA, Fasken Law
Applying Change Management in Culturally Conservative Organizations
![Randy Meszaros, AScT, PMP, C.E.T., PwC - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Rmeszaros-Photo_20181015_104540.jpg)
Randy Meszaros, AScT, PMP, C.E.T., PwC - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Complex Project Analytics Co-Presenter
![Ray Miller, PMP](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Ray-Miller.jpg)
Ray Miller, PMP
Toastmasters Workshop: Communicate Powerfully to Influence
![Robin Roscoe, BSc, PMP, BC Cancer Genome Sciences Centre](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/RRoscoe-picture.jpeg)
Robin Roscoe, BSc, PMP, BC Cancer Genome Sciences Centre
Panel: Adapting the project management approach to transform large-scale research
![Rohith Patel, BSc](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Rohith_Patel_Pic.jpg)
Rohith Patel, BSc
Panelist: From the Horse's Mouth - Project Management in the Nonprofit World
![Samad Aidane, MSc,PMP, Oregon State University College of Business](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/samad_aidane-cropped.jpg)
Samad Aidane, MSc,PMP, Oregon State University College of Business
Applying an Equity Lens to Project Stakeholder Management: A Case Study of Social Sustainability in Project Management
![Samira Harris, Managing Consultant, Cole Engineering Group](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Samira-Harris_Pic.jpg)
Samira Harris, Managing Consultant, Cole Engineering Group
Panelist: From the Horse's Mouth - Project Management in the Nonprofit World
![Scott Baker, UBC Advanced Research Computing](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Scott-Baker.png)
Scott Baker, UBC Advanced Research Computing
Panel: Adapting the Project Management Approach to Transform Large-Scale Research
![Scott Hayward, PhD, PMI-ACP, SAFe SPC](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Scott-Hayward.jpg)
Scott Hayward, PhD, PMI-ACP, SAFe SPC
An Agile Approach to Distributing Power
![Shawn Herman Hawkins, BA, LL.B, CDR, PMP, Executive Director of PMV](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Cropped_S_Hawkins.jpg)
Shawn Herman Hawkins, BA, LL.B, CDR, PMP, Executive Director of PMV
Panel: From the Horses Mouth - Project Management in the Non-Profit World
![Spencer Horn, MS, CTPC, Altium Leadership](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Spencer-Headshot-cropped.jpg)
Spencer Horn, MS, CTPC, Altium Leadership
Office Mythology: The Truth About Authentic Leadership
![Steve Armstrong, OStJ, CD1, MSc](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/StevenArmstrong-cropped.jpg)
Steve Armstrong, OStJ, CD1, MSc
The Project Manager’s Dilemma: Leading All The Responsibility In The World, But No Authority
![Susan Hancock MA, Senior Manager, Coast Mental Health](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/SUSANHancock.jpg)
Susan Hancock MA, Senior Manager, Coast Mental Health
Panelist: From the Horse's Mouth - Project Management in the Nonprofit World
![Suzanne Liddle, Director of Community Services, Collingwood Neighbourhood House](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Suzanne-Liddle-2.jpg)
Suzanne Liddle, Director of Community Services, Collingwood Neighbourhood House
Panelist: From the Horse's Mouth - Project Management in the Nonprofit World
![Tom Sparrow, MSc, MBA, PMP](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Tom-Sparrow-Casual-Cropped.jpg)
Tom Sparrow, MSc, MBA, PMP
Former Chief Project Officer Multiple BC Healthcare Infrastructure Projects
![Vy Luu, PMP, Six Sigma, Prosci, Real Estate Webmasters](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/New 2019 Speakers/Vy-Luu-PHOTO-PMI-West-Cropped.jpg)
Vy Luu, PMP, Six Sigma, Prosci, Real Estate Webmasters
Why and How You Should Make Your Distributed Team Feel Loved Co-Presenter
![William Booth](/static/uploaded/Files/Conference/Speakers/WilliamBoothCropped.jpg)
William Booth
Panelist: The Case for Co-creating Projects. Exploring the benefits for PM's and Communities