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
2026 Keynotes
2026 Keynotes

Tammy Ashraf
Space Systems Engineer
NASA
Tammy is a space systems engineer and program leader supporting discovery and innovation in space sciences. She bridges people, systems and execution across diverse NASA projects and is an advocate for STEM education and the future project workforce.

Humza Teherany
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
At MLSE, Humza leads enterprise strategy, digital, technology, and data, driving innovation across teams, venues, and esports. His work enhances fan engagement, boosts revenue, and improves efficiency. He represents the Raptors on the NBA’s Innovation Council and plays a key role in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. https://www.mlse.com/our-company/leaders-at-mlse

Tammy Ashraf
Space Systems Engineer
NASA
Tammy is a space systems engineer and program leader supporting discovery and innovation in space sciences. She bridges people, systems and execution across diverse NASA projects and is an advocate for STEM education and the future project workforce.

Humza Teherany
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
At MLSE, Humza leads enterprise strategy, digital, technology, and data, driving innovation across teams, venues, and esports. His work enhances fan engagement, boosts revenue, and improves efficiency. He represents the Raptors on the NBA’s Innovation Council and plays a key role in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. https://www.mlse.com/our-company/leaders-at-mlse

Tammy Ashraf
Space Systems Engineer
NASA
Tammy is a space systems engineer and program leader supporting discovery and innovation in space sciences. She bridges people, systems and execution across diverse NASA projects and is an advocate for STEM education and the future project workforce.

Humza Teherany
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
At MLSE, Humza leads enterprise strategy, digital, technology, and data, driving innovation across teams, venues, and esports. His work enhances fan engagement, boosts revenue, and improves efficiency. He represents the Raptors on the NBA’s Innovation Council and plays a key role in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. https://www.mlse.com/our-company/leaders-at-mlse

Tammy Ashraf
Space Systems Engineer
NASA
Tammy is a space systems engineer and program leader supporting discovery and innovation in space sciences. She bridges people, systems and execution across diverse NASA projects and is an advocate for STEM education and the future project workforce.

Humza Teherany
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
At MLSE, Humza leads enterprise strategy, digital, technology, and data, driving innovation across teams, venues, and esports. His work enhances fan engagement, boosts revenue, and improves efficiency. He represents the Raptors on the NBA’s Innovation Council and plays a key role in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. https://www.mlse.com/our-company/leaders-at-mlse

Tammy Ashraf
Space Systems Engineer
NASA
Tammy is a space systems engineer and program leader supporting discovery and innovation in space sciences. She bridges people, systems and execution across diverse NASA projects and is an advocate for STEM education and the future project workforce.

Humza Teherany
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
At MLSE, Humza leads enterprise strategy, digital, technology, and data, driving innovation across teams, venues, and esports. His work enhances fan engagement, boosts revenue, and improves efficiency. He represents the Raptors on the NBA’s Innovation Council and plays a key role in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. https://www.mlse.com/our-company/leaders-at-mlse

Tammy Ashraf
Space Systems Engineer
NASA
Tammy is a space systems engineer and program leader supporting discovery and innovation in space sciences. She bridges people, systems and execution across diverse NASA projects and is an advocate for STEM education and the future project workforce.

Humza Teherany
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
At MLSE, Humza leads enterprise strategy, digital, technology, and data, driving innovation across teams, venues, and esports. His work enhances fan engagement, boosts revenue, and improves efficiency. He represents the Raptors on the NBA’s Innovation Council and plays a key role in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. https://www.mlse.com/our-company/leaders-at-mlse

Tammy Ashraf
Space Systems Engineer
NASA
Tammy is a space systems engineer and program leader supporting discovery and innovation in space sciences. She bridges people, systems and execution across diverse NASA projects and is an advocate for STEM education and the future project workforce.

Humza Teherany
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
At MLSE, Humza leads enterprise strategy, digital, technology, and data, driving innovation across teams, venues, and esports. His work enhances fan engagement, boosts revenue, and improves efficiency. He represents the Raptors on the NBA’s Innovation Council and plays a key role in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. https://www.mlse.com/our-company/leaders-at-mlse

Tammy Ashraf
Space Systems Engineer
NASA
Tammy is a space systems engineer and program leader supporting discovery and innovation in space sciences. She bridges people, systems and execution across diverse NASA projects and is an advocate for STEM education and the future project workforce.

Humza Teherany
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
At MLSE, Humza leads enterprise strategy, digital, technology, and data, driving innovation across teams, venues, and esports. His work enhances fan engagement, boosts revenue, and improves efficiency. He represents the Raptors on the NBA’s Innovation Council and plays a key role in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. https://www.mlse.com/our-company/leaders-at-mlse
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.

Heather Aggarwal
Vice-President, Marketing and Communications
Equifax Canada
Heather is the Vice-President of Marketing and Communications at Equifax Canada. Her expertise includes marketing, executive, internal, corporate, crisis & public relations communications. She has held key roles at organizations like Canadian Tire and Thomson Reuters. She is a trusted, results-oriented leader who focuses on creating campaigns, communications & experiences that empower, delight & inform stakeholders.

Matt Antaya
Senior Engineering Manager
Discord
I’m a builder. Teams, code, music, Lego. I love the feeling when a spark becomes a real thing you can share. At Discord, I help build the tools that empower developers to expand their own visions. I've worked with Silicon Valley startups, larger media firms, artists/musicians, and others in between. Change is the only constant.

Melissa Bell
Sr. Director – Business Tech Evolution
Rogers Communications
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.

Jesus Lagunas
President
Richards-Wilcox Canada
Jesus is the President of Richards‑Wilcox Canada, where he leads the organization’s strategic direction, multi‑site manufacturing operations, and long‑term growth initiatives. His leadership philosophy is rooted in exceptional ethics, approachability, and a hands‑on management style that inspires confidence at every level of the organization.

Jennie Li
Director, Office of the CEO
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Jennie works at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution. A program manager and team leader, she focuses on turning ideas into outcomes - while building teams where people can do their best work. Toronto and Guangzhou are home, with the next chapter still being written.

Ana Lobo
Staff R&D Operations
Clio
Ana leads R&D Operations at Clio, a legal tech company, where she helps teams turn ambiguity into clear outcomes through thoughtful systems, cross-functional alignment, and adaptive ways of working. With a background spanning product, systems thinking and delivery, she also mentors young women through GEM Toronto and supports ALPFA Toronto.

Reginia Murray
Vice President, Info. Governance & IS PMO
Maple Leaf Foods
Reginia 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.

Roshni Ranjan
Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing
Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)
Roshni is a Procurement and Project Management Professional with expertise in building procurement strategy, contract management, and capital project sourcing. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, she partners with stakeholders to drive value, mitigate risk, and deliver cost‑effective outcomes for large, complex infrastructure initiatives.

Jon Rosemberg
Co-Founder, Anther & Author of “A Guide to Thriving"
Anther
Jon empowers leaders to move from survival to thriving. With two decades coaching Fortune 500 executives, he emphasizes agency as the engine of change. Born in Venezuela, based in Toronto, he holds degrees from Cornell and Penn, and has led at Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Indigo, and GoBolt.

Khushi Sharma
Senior Consultant, Business Development Strategy & Planning
belairdirect, Intact Financial Corporation
Khushi is a Senior Consultant, Business Development Growth & Strategy at Intact Financial Corporation, specializing in strategic growth and stakeholder engagement. With experience across international markets and CSR leadership, she brings a unique perspective on adaptability, project-driven impact, and building meaningful careers through courage, resilience, and continuous reinvention.

Lila Sidhwa
CEO & Board Communications Events Lead
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Lila is a communications and events professional supporting executive leadership engagement at PMI. Her career has been shaped by curiosity, risk-taking, and unexpected opportunities across public relations, entrepreneurship, and healthcare. Lila hopes to inspire young professionals to embrace their own paths and feel less pressure to have everything figured out.

Richard Sookraj
Former Special Advisor to the Chief of Staff
Office of the Premier of Ontario
Richard builds winning teams to deliver impactful legacy projects. With over a decade of leadership experience across grassroots organizations, Bay Street boardrooms, and the halls of Queen's Park, Richard empowers cross-vertical, public-private sector collaboration. He is a graduate of Western University and is a Project Management Professional.

Osmary Torres
Executive Coach & Change Leader
ex The World Bank
Osmary is a change leader and executive coach with nearly two decades spanning corporate, nonprofit, and international development. She accelerates adoption, boosts productivity, and guides purpose-driven professionals to lead with clarity and impact—blending Agile, ADKAR, and human-centred design to create lasting organizational and personal transformation.

2026 Keynotes

Tammy Ashraf
Space Systems Engineer
NASA
Tammy is a space systems engineer and program leader supporting discovery and innovation in space sciences. She bridges people, systems and execution across diverse NASA projects and is an advocate for STEM education and the future project workforce.

Humza Teherany
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
At MLSE, Humza leads enterprise strategy, digital, technology, and data, driving innovation across teams, venues, and esports. His work enhances fan engagement, boosts revenue, and improves efficiency. He represents the Raptors on the NBA’s Innovation Council and plays a key role in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. https://www.mlse.com/our-company/leaders-at-mlse

Tammy Ashraf
Space Systems Engineer
NASA
Tammy is a space systems engineer and program leader supporting discovery and innovation in space sciences. She bridges people, systems and execution across diverse NASA projects and is an advocate for STEM education and the future project workforce.

Humza Teherany
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
At MLSE, Humza leads enterprise strategy, digital, technology, and data, driving innovation across teams, venues, and esports. His work enhances fan engagement, boosts revenue, and improves efficiency. He represents the Raptors on the NBA’s Innovation Council and plays a key role in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. https://www.mlse.com/our-company/leaders-at-mlse

Tammy Ashraf
Space Systems Engineer
NASA
Tammy is a space systems engineer and program leader supporting discovery and innovation in space sciences. She bridges people, systems and execution across diverse NASA projects and is an advocate for STEM education and the future project workforce.

Humza Teherany
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
At MLSE, Humza leads enterprise strategy, digital, technology, and data, driving innovation across teams, venues, and esports. His work enhances fan engagement, boosts revenue, and improves efficiency. He represents the Raptors on the NBA’s Innovation Council and plays a key role in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. https://www.mlse.com/our-company/leaders-at-mlse

Tammy Ashraf
Space Systems Engineer
NASA
Tammy is a space systems engineer and program leader supporting discovery and innovation in space sciences. She bridges people, systems and execution across diverse NASA projects and is an advocate for STEM education and the future project workforce.

Humza Teherany
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
At MLSE, Humza leads enterprise strategy, digital, technology, and data, driving innovation across teams, venues, and esports. His work enhances fan engagement, boosts revenue, and improves efficiency. He represents the Raptors on the NBA’s Innovation Council and plays a key role in shaping the future of sports and entertainment. https://www.mlse.com/our-company/leaders-at-mlse
2026 Speakers
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 Communications
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 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.

Jennie Li
Director, Office of the CEO
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Jennie works at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution. A program manager and team leader, she focuses on turning ideas into outcomes - while building teams where people can do their best work. Toronto and Guangzhou are home, with the next chapter still being written.

Ana Lobo
Staff R&D Operations
Clio
Ana leads R&D Operations at Clio, a legal tech company, where she helps teams turn ambiguity into clear outcomes through thoughtful systems, cross-functional alignment, and adaptive ways of working. With a background spanning product, systems thinking and delivery, she also mentors young women through GEM Toronto and supports ALPFA Toronto.

Osmary Torres
Executive Coach & Change Leader
ex The World Bank
Osmary is a change leader and executive coach with nearly two decades spanning corporate, nonprofit, and international development. She accelerates adoption, boosts productivity, and guides purpose-driven professionals to lead with clarity and impact—blending Agile, ADKAR, and human-centred design to create lasting organizational and personal transformation.

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.

Heather Aggarwal
Vice-President, Marketing and Communications
Equifax Canada
Heather is the Vice-President of Marketing and Communications at Equifax Canada. Her expertise includes marketing, executive, internal, corporate, crisis & public relations communications. She has held key roles at organizations like Canadian Tire and Thomson Reuters. She is a trusted, results-oriented leader who focuses on creating campaigns, communications & experiences that empower, delight & inform stakeholders.

Matt Antaya
Senior Engineering Manager
Discord
I’m a builder. Teams, code, music, Lego. I love the feeling when a spark becomes a real thing you can share. At Discord, I help build the tools that empower developers to expand their own visions. I've worked with Silicon Valley startups, larger media firms, artists/musicians, and others in between. Change is the only constant.

Melissa Bell
Sr. Director – Business Tech Evolution
Rogers Communications
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.

Jesus Lagunas
President
Richards-Wilcox Canada
Jesus is the President of Richards‑Wilcox Canada, where he leads the organization’s strategic direction, multi‑site manufacturing operations, and long‑term growth initiatives. His leadership philosophy is rooted in exceptional ethics, approachability, and a hands‑on management style that inspires confidence at every level of the organization.

Jennie Li
Director, Office of the CEO
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Jennie works at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution. A program manager and team leader, she focuses on turning ideas into outcomes - while building teams where people can do their best work. Toronto and Guangzhou are home, with the next chapter still being written.

Ana Lobo
Staff R&D Operations
Clio
Ana leads R&D Operations at Clio, a legal tech company, where she helps teams turn ambiguity into clear outcomes through thoughtful systems, cross-functional alignment, and adaptive ways of working. With a background spanning product, systems thinking and delivery, she also mentors young women through GEM Toronto and supports ALPFA Toronto.

Reginia Murray
Vice President, Info. Governance & IS PMO
Maple Leaf Foods
Reginia 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.

Roshni Ranjan
Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing
Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)
Roshni is a Procurement and Project Management Professional with expertise in building procurement strategy, contract management, and capital project sourcing. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, she partners with stakeholders to drive value, mitigate risk, and deliver cost‑effective outcomes for large, complex infrastructure initiatives.

Jon Rosemberg
Co-Founder, Anther & Author of “A Guide to Thriving"
Anther
Jon empowers leaders to move from survival to thriving. With two decades coaching Fortune 500 executives, he emphasizes agency as the engine of change. Born in Venezuela, based in Toronto, he holds degrees from Cornell and Penn, and has led at Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Indigo, and GoBolt.

Khushi Sharma
Senior Consultant, Business Development Strategy & Planning
belairdirect, Intact Financial Corporation
Khushi is a Senior Consultant, Business Development Growth & Strategy at Intact Financial Corporation, specializing in strategic growth and stakeholder engagement. With experience across international markets and CSR leadership, she brings a unique perspective on adaptability, project-driven impact, and building meaningful careers through courage, resilience, and continuous reinvention.

Lila Sidhwa
CEO & Board Communications Events Lead
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Lila is a communications and events professional supporting executive leadership engagement at PMI. Her career has been shaped by curiosity, risk-taking, and unexpected opportunities across public relations, entrepreneurship, and healthcare. Lila hopes to inspire young professionals to embrace their own paths and feel less pressure to have everything figured out.

Richard Sookraj
Former Special Advisor to the Chief of Staff
Office of the Premier of Ontario
Richard builds winning teams to deliver impactful legacy projects. With over a decade of leadership experience across grassroots organizations, Bay Street boardrooms, and the halls of Queen's Park, Richard empowers cross-vertical, public-private sector collaboration. He is a graduate of Western University and is a Project Management Professional.

Osmary Torres
Executive Coach & Change Leader
ex The World Bank
Osmary is a change leader and executive coach with nearly two decades spanning corporate, nonprofit, and international development. She accelerates adoption, boosts productivity, and guides purpose-driven professionals to lead with clarity and impact—blending Agile, ADKAR, and human-centred design to create lasting organizational and personal transformation.

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 - 5:45pm
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 TMU 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 $9
In the spirit of sustainability, we ask attendees to bring a refillable water bottle. Water refill stations will be available on-site.
OPMC — Inspiring Bold Leaders for a Sustainable Future
March 29th, 2026 from 8:45am - 5:45pm
Young people are tomorrow’s global leaders. The youth who learn project management skills are better equipped to become those leaders. Our experience proves learning project management at a young age builds a wealth of knowledge and life skills that can change lives. By focusing our time, effort, and resources on youth, the project management profession can become a global force inspiring future generations.” — Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF)
Project Management provides you with skills that are transferable to all aspects of your life. These competencies give you the ability to help with your budgeting, organization, leadership, presentation, time management, negotiation and many more essential skills.
Get set to be inspired and learn the life skills that come from project management knowledge:
● Collaboration
● Communication
● Community
● Creativity
● Confidence
● Critical Thinking
Location & Other Details:
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM)
55 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 2C3
TRSM 1 - 7th Floor
https://www.torontomu.ca/tedrogersschool/about/facilities/
Walking: South-West side of Bay and Dundas
Public Transportation:
Bus: South 19 - Bay, exit at Bay/Dundas
Streetcar: 505 Dundas, exit at Bay/Dundas
Subway: Exit at TMU Station. Walk west 1 block to Bay
Parking:
Impark - Bell Trinity Square - Lot #235
Sunday: 483 Bay Street, Toronto ON, M5G 2E1
5$ for 4 hours, $7 for 8 hours & 12 hours for $9
In the spirit of sustainability, we ask attendees to bring a refillable water bottle. Water refill stations will be available on-site.
OPMC — Inspiring Bold Leaders for a Sustainable Future
March 29th, 2026 from 8:45am - 5:45pm
Young people are tomorrow’s global leaders. The youth who learn project management skills are better equipped to become those leaders. Our experience proves learning project management at a young age builds a wealth of knowledge and life skills that can change lives. By focusing our time, effort, and resources on youth, the project management profession can become a global force inspiring future generations.” — Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF)
Project Management provides you with skills that are transferable to all aspects of your life. These competencies give you the ability to help with your budgeting, organization, leadership, presentation, time management, negotiation and many more essential skills.
Get set to be inspired and learn the life skills that come from project management knowledge:
● Collaboration
● Communication
● Community
● Creativity
● Confidence
● Critical Thinking
Location & Other Details:
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM)
55 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 2C3
TRSM 1 - 7th Floor
https://www.torontomu.ca/tedrogersschool/about/facilities/
Walking: South-West side of Bay and Dundas
Public Transportation:
Bus: South 19 - Bay, exit at Bay/Dundas
Streetcar: 505 Dundas, exit at Bay/Dundas
Subway: Exit at TMU Station. Walk west 1 block to Bay
Parking:
Impark - Bell Trinity Square - Lot #235
Sunday: 483 Bay Street, Toronto ON, M5G 2E1
5$ 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)
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
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

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