Agenda

AGENDA

Featuring visionary keynotes, technical deep-dives, partner expertise, and real-world customer stories, designed to enhance and advance your Planview journey.

20
pre-conference
workshops
7
mainstage
keynotes
30+
breakout
sessions
10+
roadmap
sessions
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Agenda at-a-Glance

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

Preconference Workshops

1:00-5:00pm

Partnerview
Product Inner Circles
Hands-On Meet the Experts Sessions
Welcome Reception

THURSDAY, APRIL 24

Planview Connect

8:30 – 5:00pm

Welcome & Executive & Product Keynotes
Breakout Track Sessions
Lunch & "Birds of a Feather" Tables
Breakout Track Sessions
Executive Track
Connect Stations
Genius Bar/Expo
Planview Connect Party @ The Carousel Club

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

Planview Connect

8:30 – 2:00pm

Customer Showcase Session
Breakout Track Sessions
Planview Product Roadmaps Sessions
Lunch & "Birds of a Feather" Tables
Planview Product Roadmaps Sessions
Closing Session
Connect Stations
Genius Bar/Expo
BREAKOUTS + TRACKS
NETWORKING
MAINSTAGE
MEET WITH EXPERTS
*Details and times subject to change
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Keynotes

Razat Gaurav

Chief Executive Officer Learn more
Connected Work: Shaping the Future Together Explore the evolution of Connected Work and its transformative impact on organizations worldwide. This session will outline market insights, Planview's strategic vision, and our commitment to customer success in an increasingly complex business landscape.
Day 1 | April 24
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Louise K. Allen

Chief Product Officer Learn more
Innovation Unleashed: The Next Horizon of Connected Work Planview's product roadmap and innovation strategy revealed! This forward-looking session will showcase upcoming capabilities, technological advancements, and our vision for the future of connected work. Learn how Planview's product investments align with market trends and customer needs, creating a foundation for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
Day 1 | April 24
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Planview Connect crew is hard at work building the most exciting speaker line-up ever. Check back often to see what we have added!

Breakouts

Belinda Goodrich

Belinda Goodrich

Ultieg Learn more
Estela Lauricella-Thota

Estela Lauricella-Thota

Cognizant Learn more
Chris Stevens

Chris Stevens

Abbott Learn more

Panel: Defining the Next Generation of Project Execution Excellence

Join a panel of project and portfolio management experts as they discuss what it takes to achieve excellence in project execution. They will cover topics related to the value of PMO today, challenging the organizational norms, skills vs titles in resource management, best practices for structuring teams, and more.

Day 1 | April 24
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Rob Gatch

Rob Gatch

Planview Learn more

Building a Unified Project Management Framework: Leveraging PPM Pro's Request Entity

Join the City of San Antonio as they showcase how their IT Department leverages PPM Pro's request entity to manage project intake, change requests, and support tickets. Learn practical approaches to configuring workflows, required fields, and approval gates within a single platform. Through real implementation examples, discover effective tracking and reporting methods. Ideal for PPM Pro administrators and project leaders looking to optimize processes and strengthen their PMO.

Day 1 | April 24
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Estela Lauricella-Thota

Estela Lauricella-Thota

Cognizant Learn more
Gareth Bradley

Gareth Bradley

Planview Learn more

From Experimentation to Execution: A Practical AI Journey in Project Management

Explore a real-world AI adoption journey in project management. Learn how Cognizant integrated AI-driven capabilities like sentiment analysis and Copilot in AdaptiveWork, aligning with their PMO and driving adoption through experimentation, governance, and team engagement. Gain practical insights on overcoming challenges, securing executive buy-in, and maximizing AI's impact.

Day 1 | April 24
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Christine Bergey

Christine Bergey

Arkema Learn more
Nicole Kungel

Nicole Kungel

Wex, Inc. Learn more
Joseph Pardo

Joseph Pardo

Wex, Inc. Learn more

Simplifying Project Manager Experiences with Portfolios and ProjectPlace

In this session, project and portfolio management leaders will share how they tailored Portfolios and ProjectPlace to their varying project management use cases. They will provide practical approaches for matching the right Planview solutions to the right teams, how to promote adoption and increase engagement and effectiveness.

Day 1 | April 24
1:55 PM – 2:25 PM
Jeff White

Jeff White

Axos Bank Learn more
Alex Atencio

Alex Atencio

Axos Bank Learn more

Redefining PMO Success: The New Triple Constraints—Business Value, Strategy, and Adaptability

Discover how Axos Bank's PMO went from near disbandment to a strategic powerhouse by shifting from process-driven management to an outcome-focused approach. They built a value-driven framework centered on business impact, strategic alignment, and adaptability—ensuring projects are prioritized by measurable outcomes, not influence. By streamlining intake, eliminating bottlenecks, and applying dynamic prioritization, they restored leadership trust and redefined the PMO as a driver of success.

Day 1 | April 24
3:20 PM – 3:50 PM
Jenna Stewart

Jenna Stewart

Moda Health Learn more

How to Use Planview OKRs and PowerBI in Portfolios for Project Benefit Realization

Learn how using OKRs for project value realization creates a powerful success measurement approach. Moda Health will show how they track both quantitative metrics and qualitative outcomes to demonstrate business value. See how Planview OKRs and PowerBI in Portfolios provide visibility into project success and simplify stakeholder reporting. This visual framework connects strategic objectives to tangible results throughout the project lifecycle.

Day 1 | April 24
3:20 PM – 3:50 PM
Chris Stevens

Chris Stevens

Abbott Learn more

Skill Gaps: The Silent Killer of Tech Solutions

The vast majority of organizations struggle with the basics required to advance in a technology-driven world. If your organization is like this, don't worry—you're not alone. Discover why focusing only on technology can make it hard for organizations to succeed. Learn how to identify critical skill gaps to greatly increase your chances of success. Abbott will share real stories of both failures and successes and reveal the key frameworks that can make a difference.

Day 1 | April 24
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Tasha Nassy Barnwell

Tasha Nassy Barnwell

Verisk Learn more

Project Management That Works for Everyone: A Smarter Approach to Delivering Value

Learn how treating stakeholders as customers can improve project management adoption and outcomes. This session explores a flexible, user-focused approach that adapts to different teams by providing the right tools, training, and integrations. Discover how tailored support and seamless system integration drive engagement, streamline processes, and help teams deliver better results at every level of the organization.

Day 1 | April 24
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Gary Merrifield

Gary Merrifield

Winmill Learn more

Advanced PPM Pro Reporting with HTML

PPM Pro reporting offers robust capabilities, but with HTML and Calculated Fields, you can take it even further. This session explores how to enhance your reports with advanced formatting, dynamic layouts, and executive-friendly visualizations. Learn how to create reports like Business Charters and detailed summaries, overcome common reporting constraints, and unlock new possibilities to drive better insights and decisions.

Day 2 | April 25
10:40 AM – 11:10 AM
Annie Moseanko

Annie Moseanko

Shiji Learn more
John Foreman

John Foreman

Shiji Learn more

Delivering PMO Value by Connecting Systems, Data, and Proven Results

Day 2 | April 25
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Melissa Brett

Melissa Brett

Planview Learn more

Resource Management Essentials: Key Considerations and Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Planview Portfolios

Day 2 | April 25
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Jonathan Torres

Jonathan Torres

Planview Learn more

Resource Planning Essentials: Key Considerations and Common Mistakes to Avoid in Planview AdaptiveWork

Day 2 | April 25
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM

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