Welcome to the Ontario Project Management Youth Conference! Join us for a transformational day where industry giants will ignite your imagination, explore your boundaries for project ideation and leave feeling empowered to unlock your full potential.
March 23rd, 2025
Follow our lineup of game-changers, trailblazers, and visionaries as they lead you on an exciting journey toward a brighter future. Explore our keynote speakers, immersive workshops, and fascinating module!
Get ready to be inspired by industry professionals who share their wisdom, insights, and groundbreaking ideas. They're not just speakers; they're the architects of innovation!
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Workshops
Brace yourself for hands-on, immersive learning led by experts who will push your creative boundaries and expand your horizons. Your skills are about to go through a transformational journey!
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Talent Module
Unlock your potential with our talent module facilitators prepared to mentor, guide, and empower you to reach new heights. Get ready to harness your talents like never before!
2024 Schedule Snapshot
2024 Schedule Snapshot
The conference schedule snapshot provides a concise overview of all the activities. For your convenience, please download it for easy and quick reference.
8:30 am - 9:30 am Opening Ceremonies
9:30 am - 10:30 am Allison Straker -Storytelling Alchemy: Going beyond data points to Inspire Change Nadine Storr- WIIFM - Is a Career in Project Management Good for Me? Michelle Diaz - (How to really) Tell Me About Yourself
10:30 am - 11:30 am Tracey Sobers - Unravelling Success: Curiosity, Connections and Contingency in Project Leadership Georgia Ghubril - Facts, Financials and Fun: Key Performance Indicators and the Nitty Gritty Audit Sophie Cooper - 2024 Hiring and Compensation Trends for Job Seekers
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Sapna Malhotra - "I'm an Imposter, Hear Me Roar!" 5 steps to turn it into a competitive advantage Sumira Mathews - Unleashing Engagement, Collaboration, and Retention through Training and Facilitation Rebecca Godinho -Brand Yourself Bold: Mastering the Art of Personal Impact
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Break
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Karolyn Hart - Future of Apps Hetal Pandya - Organizational Processes and Planning: Skill Sets for Project Management and Beyond Johannah Thumb - Cracking the Code: Paving Your Career Pathway in AI
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Saanya Makkar - Winning At Life, Against All Odds Ashley Butao + Charitha Krishnappa - Dysfunctional to High Performing Teams Linh Tran - Harnessing AI for Enhanced Project Management in Recruitment
9:30 am - 10:30 am Allison Straker - Storytelling Alchemy: Going beyond data points to Inspire Change Nadine Storr- WIIFM - Is a Career in Project Management Good for Me? Michelle Diaz - (How to really) Tell Me About Yourself
10:30 am - 11:30 am Tracey Sobers - Unravelling Success: Curiosity, Connections and Contingency in Project Leadership Georgia Ghubril - Facts, Financials and Fun: Key Performance Indicators and the Nitty Gritty Audit Sophie Cooper - 2024 Hiring and Compensation Trends for Job Seekers
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Sapna Malhotra - "I'm an Imposter, Hear Me Roar!" 5 steps to turn it into a competitive advantage Sumira Mathews - Unleashing Engagement, Collaboration, and Retention through Training and Facilitation Rebecca Godinho - Brand Yourself Bold: Mastering the Art of Personal Impact
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Break
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Karolyn Hart - Future of Apps Hetal Pandya - Organizational Processes and Planning: Skill Sets for Project Management and Beyond Johannah Thumb - Cracking the Code: Paving Your Career Pathway in AI
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Saanya Makkar - Winning At Life, Against All Odds Ashley Butao + Charitha Krishnappa - Dysfunctional to High Performing Teams Linh Tran - Harnessing AI for Enhanced Project Management in Recruitment
9:30 am - 10:30 am Allison Straker - Storytelling Alchemy: Going beyond data points to Inspire Change Nadine Storr- WIIFM - Is a Career in Project Management Good for Me? Michelle Diaz - (How to really) Tell Me About Yourself
10:30 am - 11:30 am Tracey Sobers - Unravelling Success: Curiosity, Connections and Contingency in Project Leadership Georgia Ghubril - Facts, Financials and Fun: Key Performance Indicators and the Nitty Gritty Audit Sophie Cooper - 2024 Hiring and Compensation Trends for Job Seekers
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Sapna Malhotra - "I'm an Imposter, Hear Me Roar!" 5 steps to turn it into a competitive advantage Sumira Mathews - Unleashing Engagement, Collaboration, and Retention through Training and Facilitation Rebecca Godinho - Brand Yourself Bold: Mastering the Art of Personal Impact
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Break
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Karolyn Hart - Future of Apps Hetal Pandya - Organizational Processes and Planning: Skill Sets for Project Management and Beyond Johannah Thumb - Cracking the Code: Paving Your Career Pathway in AI
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Saanya Makkar - Winning At Life, Against All Odds Ashley Butao + Charitha Krishnappa - Dysfunctional to High Performing Teams Linh Tran - Harnessing AI for Enhanced Project Management in Recruitment
Event Information In memory of Madeleine "Maddie" Sanders (1962 - 2023), Former President of PMI-DHC
In memory of James R. Snyder (1938 - 2024), Co-Founder of PMI, Founder of PMIEF & PMI Fellow Recommended for Youth, those in school or young at heart
Young people are tomorrow's leaders
Young people are tomorrow’s global leaders. The youth who learn project management skills are better equipped to become those leaders. Our experience proves learning project management at a young age builds a wealth of knowledge and life skills that can change lives. By focusing our time, effort, and resources on youth, the project management profession can become a global force inspiring future generations.” — Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF)
Inspiring Bold Leaders for a Sustainable Future
OPMC is inspired by: The Wideman Education Foundation (WEF)
OPMC is presented by: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) - Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM)
Project Management provides you with skills that are transferable to all aspects of your life. These competencies give you the ability to help with your budgeting, organization, leadership, presentation, time management, negotiation and many more essential skills.
Get set to be inspired and learn the life skills that come from project management knowledge:
● Collaboration
● Communication
● Community
● Creativity
● Confidence
● Critical Thinking
In the spirit of sustainability, we ask attendees to bring a refillable water bottle. Water refill stations will be available on-site.
Event Information In memory of Madeleine "Maddie" Sanders (1962 - 2023), Former President of PMI-DHC
In memory of James R. Snyder (1938 - 2024), Co-Founder of PMI, Founder of PMIEF & PMI Fellow Recommended for Youth, those in school or young at heart
Young people are tomorrow's leaders
Young people are tomorrow’s global leaders. The youth who learn project management skills are better equipped to become those leaders. Our experience proves learning project management at a young age builds a wealth of knowledge and life skills that can change lives. By focusing our time, effort, and resources on youth, the project management profession can become a global force inspiring future generations.” — Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF)
Inspiring Bold Leaders for a Sustainable Future
OPMC is inspired by: The Wideman Education Foundation (WEF)
OPMC is presented by: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) - Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM)
Project Management provides you with skills that are transferable to all aspects of your life. These competencies give you the ability to help with your budgeting, organization, leadership, presentation, time management, negotiation and many more essential skills.
Get set to be inspired and learn the life skills that come from project management knowledge:
● Collaboration
● Communication
● Community
● Creativity
● Confidence
● Critical Thinking
In the spirit of sustainability, we ask attendees to bring a refillable water bottle. Water refill stations will be available on-site.
M.Ing., PMP, P2, ICF, PPCC PMI Ottawa Valley Outaouais Chapter
Brent Peckover
P. Eng, CPA, MBA, PMP
PMI Canada's Technology Triangle Chapter
2021
2021
Andrea DelZotto
Director and Executive Vice President, Community Development,
Tridel
Nadine Fortin
PCC, P.Eng., PMP PMI Ottawa Valley Outaouais Chapter
Mireille Landry
PMP
PMI Durham Highlands Chapter
Abiola Lovell
MBA, PMP, CSM PMI Lakeshore Chapter
Diogo Magalhaes
PMP PMI Canada's Technology Triangle Chapter
Lameck Osinde
PMP, MIS PMI South Western Ontario Chapter
Dr. Jeffrey Thompson
PMP PMI Toronto
Previous Supporting Organizations
Previous Supporting
Organizations
Previous Supporting Organizations
We extend our sincerest gratitude to the many previous organizations who have been instrumental in supporting OPMC; shaping our journey and contributing to our success. Their unwavering support and commitment have played a vital role in making our initiatives possible.
