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About the Conference

About the Conference

Welcome to the Ontario Project Management Youth Conference! Join us for a transformational day where industry giants will ignite your imagination and explore your boundaries for project ideation. Leave feeling empowered to unlock your full potential.


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 talent modules!

It’s time to shape tomorrow, today!

March 29th, 2026

Grab Your Seat

2026 Keynote

2026 Keynote

2026 Speakers

  • Fatimah Areola

    Customer Engineer

    Google Cloud

    Fatimah is a Customer Engineer who specializes in helping small/medium businesses modernize their data practices, whether that be through data management, analytics, artificial intelligence. Outside of Google, Fatimah is a hobby aerialist and passionate about animal welfare. She fosters through her local animal shelter in Austin, TX.

  • Melissa Bell

    Sr. Director – Business Tech Evolution

    Rogers Communication

    Melissa is a Senior Director, Business Tech Evolution at Rogers, PMP-certified, with 20+ years in telecom. She leads large-scale IT transformations, delivers measurable business outcomes, and builds high-performing teams. Melissa is a passionate advocate for women in leadership - coaching others to grow professionally without compromising personal priorities.

  • Reginia Murray

    Vice President, Info. Governance & IS PMO

    Maple Leaf Foods

    Reginia Murray is a leader in project management and IT strategy with over 20 years of experience in governance and operational excellence. She excels in transformational project execution, builds high-performing teams, and mentors future professionals through the Top 200 Mentorship Program at TMU.

2026 Keynote

2026 Keynote

2026 Speakers

2026 Speakers

  • Fatimah Areola

    Customer Engineer

    Google Cloud

    Fatimah is a Customer Engineer who specializes in helping small/medium businesses modernize their data practices, whether that be through data management, analytics, artificial intelligence. Outside of Google, Fatimah is a hobby aerialist and passionate about animal welfare. She fosters through her local animal shelter in Austin, TX.

  • Melissa Bell

    Sr. Director – Business Tech Evolution

    Rogers Communication

    Melissa is a Senior Director, Business Tech Evolution at Rogers, PMP-certified, with 20+ years in telecom. She leads large-scale IT transformations, delivers measurable business outcomes, and builds high-performing teams. Melissa is a passionate advocate for women in leadership - coaching others to grow professionally without compromising personal priorities.

  • Reginia Murray

    Vice President, Info. Governance & IS PMO

    Maple Leaf Foods

    Reginia Murray is a leader in project management and IT strategy with over 20 years of experience in governance and operational excellence. She excels in transformational project execution, builds high-performing teams, and mentors future professionals through the Top 200 Mentorship Program at TMU.

Highlights

Highlights

01

Keynote Speakers

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!

02

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!

03

Talent Module

Unlock your potential with our talent module facilitators prepared to mentor, guide, and empower you to attract top employers. Get ready to harness your talents like never before!

Event Details

Event Details

Event Details




OPMC — Inspiring Bold Leaders for a Sustainable Future


March 29th, 2026 from 8:45am - 6:00pm

 

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)

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

Location & Other Details:
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM)
55 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 2C3
TRSM 1 - 7th Floor


https://www.torontomu.ca/tedrogersschool/about/facilities/

Walking: South-West side of Bay and Dundas

 

Public Transportation:

Bus: South 19 - Bay, exit at Bay/Dundas

Streetcar:  505 Dundas, exit at Bay/Dundas

Subway:  Exit at Dundas Station.  Walk west 1 block to Bay

 

Parking:
Impark - Bell Trinity Square - Lot #235
Sunday: 483 Bay Street, Toronto ON, M5G 2E1
5$ for 4 hours, $7 for 8 hours & 12 hours for $9

In the spirit of sustainability, we ask attendees to bring a refillable water bottle. Water refill stations will be available on-site.



 






OPMC — Inspiring Bold Leaders for a Sustainable Future


March 29th, 2026 from 8:45am - 6:00pm

 

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)

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

Location & Other Details:
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM)
55 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 2C3
TRSM 1 - 7th Floor


https://www.torontomu.ca/tedrogersschool/about/facilities/

Walking: South-West side of Bay and Dundas

 

Public Transportation:

Bus: South 19 - Bay, exit at Bay/Dundas

Streetcar:  505 Dundas, exit at Bay/Dundas

Subway:  Exit at Dundas Station.  Walk west 1 block to Bay

 

Parking:
Impark - Bell Trinity Square - Lot #235
Sunday: 483 Bay Street, Toronto ON, M5G 2E1
5$ for 4 hours, $7 for 8 hours & 12 hours for $9

In the spirit of sustainability, we ask attendees to bring a refillable water bottle. Water refill stations will be available on-site.





 




OPMC — Inspiring Bold Leaders for a Sustainable Future


March 29th, 2026 from 8:45am - 6:00pm

 

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)

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

Location & Other Details:
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM)
55 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 2C3
TRSM 1 - 7th Floor


https://www.torontomu.ca/tedrogersschool/about/facilities/

Walking: South-West side of Bay and Dundas

 

Public Transportation:

Bus: South 19 - Bay, exit at Bay/Dundas

Streetcar:  505 Dundas, exit at Bay/Dundas

Subway:  Exit at Dundas Station.  Walk west 1 block to Bay

 

Parking:
Impark - Bell Trinity Square - Lot #235
Sunday: 483 Bay Street, Toronto ON, M5G 2E1
5$ for 4 hours, $7 for 8 hours & 12 hours for $9

In the spirit of sustainability, we ask attendees to bring a refillable water bottle. Water refill stations will be available on-site.




 

OPMC is inspired by: The Wideman Education Foundation (WEF)
OPMC is presented by: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) - Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM)


OPMC is inspired by: The Wideman Education Foundation (WEF)
OPMC is presented by: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) - Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM)

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

OPMC is inspired by: The Wideman Education Foundation (WEF)
OPMC is presented by: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) - Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM)

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

Previous Keynotes

Previous Keynotes

Previous Keynotes

2025

2025

  • Chigozie Adeyeye

    Founder / Coach, 

    Gozie Consults



  • Zeeshan Akbari

    Project Consultant,

    ProjectAdvisor



  • Abbas Alimorad

    Founder and Principal Consultant, 

    JHMJ Consulting Ltd

  • Lianne Bach

    Director, Health System Change Management and Program Delivery 

    Ontario Health



  • Tanmay Bakshi

    AI & Software Architect,

    IBM



  • Rahul Bhunhoo

    Senior Analyst

    McKinsey & Company



  • Thomas Doyle III

    President, 

    PMI-OVOC


  • Valerie Fox

    CEO & Founder,

    The Pivotal Point


  • Paul Hacking

    Senior Project Manager, Office of Zone Learning & Strategic Initiatives, TMU

  • Henry Hamoud

    President, 

    PMI-CTT


  • Ola Ibitayo

    Marketing & Research Coordinator,

    Karma Coaching Insights LLP


  • Kristen Karmazinuk

    Co-Founding Partner, 

    Karma Coaching Insights LLP


  • Tanvi Krishna

    Associate Director,

    Robert Half



  • Abiola Lovell

    Principal Consultant, 

    A.Rankin Consulting Inc.


  • Joe Minaudo

    Senior Project Manager,

    Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario


  • Diana Moyano

    Senior AI Project Manager,

    Vector Institute of Artificial Intelligence


  • Heather Ricciuto

    Director Professional Development, 

    PMI-DHC


  • Jaskaran Singh Kohli

    Senior Management Consultant,

    KPMG

  • Julia Stefanishina

    Partner,

    EY (Ernst & Young)



  • Allison Straker

    Principal Advisory Director, 

    Info-Tech Research Group



  • Mike Thomson

    Founder & Recruiter, 

    Spark Recruiting


2024

2024

  • Thalitha Bonnet

    Senior Manager, Transformation Risk & Advisory Services, 

    PwC

  • Ashley Butao

    Senior Project Manager, Identity Verification, 

    Capital One

  • Sophie Cooper

    Practice Director, Marketing and Creative Contract Group, Robert Half

  • Michelle Diaz

    Talent Attraction Specialist,

    Grant Thornton


  • Georgia Ghubril

    Sr Mgr – IT & Digital PMO & CoE, Rogers Communications,

    Rogers


  • Rebecca Godinho

    Partner, Immigration Law,

    R&R Law LLP



  • Karolyn Hart

    Founder and President, 

    IHUBApp (an InspireHUB Company)


  • Charitha Kirshnappa

    Manager, Canada Integrated Delivery, 

    Capital One


  • Chamini Loganathan

    Talent Acquisition Manager, 

    Smart & Biggar



  • Saanya Makkar

    Senior Management Consultant & Leadership Coach,  

    ProjectAdvisor


  • Sapna Malhotra

    Vice President, Global Technology Services, Strategic Portfolio Office, 

    Scotiabank

  • Sumira Mathews

    Scrum Master, 

    People's Group



  • Naveta Padda

    Account Executive,GE

    GE



  • Hetal Pandya

    Agile Coach,

    TD Bank



  • Tracey Sobers

    Chief Operations Officer and Project Director, 

    Curious Public


  • Allison Straker

    Research/Advisory Director, 

    Info-Tech Research Group



  • Nadine Storr

    Portfolio Manager

    City of Toronto


  • Johannah Thumb

    Manager, Student Engagement, 

    Vector Institute


  • Linh Tran

    Senior Technical Recruiter, 

    Randstad Digital



2023

2023

  • Rhonda Bennett

    Manager, Program Office,

    Telus Health



  • Bryan Chen

    Head of Enterprise Project Delivery and Technology Change Management,

    Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

  • Dave Donegan

    Senior Manager, Management Consulting,

    KPMG


  • Jasmine Musa

    Associate Consultant, Sustainability Services,

    IBM Consulting Canada


  • Mary Simone

    Vice President,

    Capital One Canada



  • Sarah Smith

    Managing Director, Human Resource Project Management Office,

    BMO Financial Group

2022

2022

  • Claire Dobbin

    B.Eng

    PMI Toronto



  • Mihaela Duceag

    PMP, PMI-ACP, DASM, CDP, PROSC, ITIL v4 Strategic Leader PMI Lakeshore Chapter


  • Lori MacEachern

    B.Comm, PMP, CCMP

    PMI Durham Highlands Chapter



  • Bhargav Pandya

    P.Eng., PMP

    PMI South Western Ontario Chapter


  • David-Alexandre Paquette

    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.