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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 Keynotes

2026 Keynotes

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.

  • Minal Menghani

    Senior Program Manager

    IBM

    Minal is a trusted, results-oriented program manager delivering complex programs from inception to launch. She brings deep experience in the payments industry, leading cloud migrations and resiliency improvements. Known for managing complexity, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution, Minal translates strategy into reliable, scalable outcomes across global, cross-functional teams.

  • 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 Panelists

2026 Panelists

2026 Keynotes

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.

  • Minal Menghani

    Senior Program Manager

    IBM

    Minal is a trusted, results-oriented program manager delivering complex programs from inception to launch. She brings deep experience in the payments industry, leading cloud migrations and resiliency improvements. Known for managing complexity, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution, Minal translates strategy into reliable, scalable outcomes across global, cross-functional teams.

  • 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 Panelists

2026 Agenda

2026 Agenda

We are looking forward to seeing you!

1) Bring your email/ PDF confirmation: "Ticket for OPMC 2026"

2) Doors Open at 8:00 am @ 55 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON

3) Suggested Attire = Smart Casual

4) Light Breakfast and Lunch Served

5) Pack a water bottle and any snacks

The Ontario Project Management Youth Conference schedule snapshot!

8:00 am
Doors Open

8:45 am
Opening Ceremonies

9:15 am
Keynote
Humza Teherany - From Code to C-Suite and Back Again
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer @ Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)


10:00 am
Breakout Tracks
Reginia Murray - From Help Desk to Strategic Project Leadership

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

Jennie Li - Unwritten: Shaped by Choice, Strengthened by People

Director, Office of the CEO @ Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Khushi Sharma - Betting on Yourself

Senior Consultant, Business Development Strategy & Planning @ belairdirect, Intact Financial Corporation

10:40 am
Breakout Tracks
Jesus Lagunas - Filling out your Toolbelt - A Path from Beginner to Experienced Professional

President @ Richards-Wilcox Canada
Richard Sookraj - Having Fun & Doing Great Things: Delivering Legacy Projects
former Special Advisor to the Chief of Staff @ Office of the Premier of Ontario

Jon Rosemburg - Build Your Agency: How to Expand Your Options Under Pressure

Co-Founder, Anther & Author of “A Guide to Thriving" @ Anther


11:30 am
Breakout Tracks
Melissa Bell - Don’t Fear Complexity – It’s Where Leaders Are Built

Sr. Director – Business Tech Evolution @ Rogers Communications

Roshni Ranjan - Not the Plan, But the Path
Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing @ Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)
Lila Sidhwa - What if I don’t have it “all figured out”? Letting curiosity lead the way

CEO & Board Communications Events Lead @ Project Management Institute (PMI)

12:00 pm
Lunch

1:20 pm
Breakout Tracks
Minal Menghani - Turning Chaos into Clarity: Program Management in Complex Environments

Senior Program Manager @ IBM

Ana Lobo - You’re Already in the Room: Building Systems, Community & Confidence
Staff R&D Operations @ Clio

Matt Antaya - You May Ask Yourself, How Did I Get Here?

Senior Engineering Manager @ Discord

2:00 pm
Breakout Tracks
Osmary Torres - Becoming: A world-changing leader who inspires possibility

Executive Coach & Change Leader @ ex The World Bank
Heather Aggarwal - Your Career is a Learning Curve, Not a Straight Line: From English Lit to Executive Leadership

Vice-President, Marketing and Communications @ Equifax Canada

Fatimah Areola - The Career Architect: Engineering your Path in an AI World

Customer Engineer @ Google Cloud


2:40 pm
Keynote
Tammy Ashraf - Moonshots to Reality: What Space Projects Teach Us About Leadership

Space Systems Engineer @ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)


3:30 pm
Industry Panel
Shannon Bell, Senior Director, Enterprise Project Management Office @ 360insights

Sylvie Edwards, Program Coordinator / Faculty @ Durham College

Tomoko King, Japan Business Advisor @ Tomoko King Consulting & Advisory

Dr. Oluchi Oti, Dean of Business, ON @ Yorkville University

4:00 pm
Keynote

Gurbir Perhar - The Path I Didn’t Plan: How Curiosity Led Me to AI and Leadership

Senior Vice President, Data & AI @ Compass Group North America


4:30 pm
Closing Ceremonies

5:15 pm
Networking

5:45 pm
Day Concludes

Manage Perceptions

Own Success

Relentlessly Reassess Project Parameters

Expand Perspective

8:00 am
Doors Open

8:45 am
Opening Ceremonies

9:15 am
Keynote
Humza Teherany - From Code to C-Suite and Back Again
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer @ Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)


10:00 am
Breakout Tracks
Reginia Murray - From Help Desk to Strategic Project Leadership

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

Jennie Li - Unwritten: Shaped by Choice, Strengthened by People

Director, Office of the CEO @ Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Khushi Sharma - Betting on Yourself

Senior Consultant, Business Development Strategy & Planning @ belairdirect, Intact Financial Corporation

10:40 am
Breakout Tracks
Jesus Lagunas - Filling out your Toolbelt - A Path from Beginner to Experienced Professional

President @ Richards-Wilcox Canada
Richard Sookraj - Having Fun & Doing Great Things: Delivering Legacy Projects
former Special Advisor to the Chief of Staff @ Office of the Premier of Ontario

Jon Rosemburg - Build Your Agency: How to Expand Your Options Under Pressure

Co-Founder, Anther & Author of “A Guide to Thriving" @ Anther


11:30 am
Breakout Tracks
Melissa Bell - Don’t Fear Complexity – It’s Where Leaders Are Built

Sr. Director – Business Tech Evolution @ Rogers Communications

Roshni Ranjan - Not the Plan, But the Path
Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing @ Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)
Lila Sidhwa - What if I don’t have it “all figured out”? Letting curiosity lead the way

CEO & Board Communications Events Lead @ Project Management Institute (PMI)

12:00 pm
Lunch

1:20 pm
Breakout Tracks
Minal Menghani - Turning Chaos into Clarity: Program Management in Complex Environments

Senior Program Manager @ IBM

Ana Lobo - You’re Already in the Room: Building Systems, Community & Confidence
Staff R&D Operations @ Clio

Matt Antaya - You May Ask Yourself, How Did I Get Here?

Senior Engineering Manager @ Discord

2:00 pm
Breakout Tracks
Osmary Torres - Becoming: A world-changing leader who inspires possibility

Executive Coach & Change Leader @ ex The World Bank
Heather Aggarwal - Your Career is a Learning Curve, Not a Straight Line: From English Lit to Executive Leadership

Vice-President, Marketing and Communications @ Equifax Canada

Fatimah Areola - The Career Architect: Engineering your Path in an AI World

Customer Engineer @ Google Cloud


2:40 pm
Keynote
Tammy Ashraf - Moonshots to Reality: What Space Projects Teach Us About Leadership

Space Systems Engineer @ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)


3:30 pm
Industry Panel
Shannon Bell, Senior Director, Enterprise Project Management Office @ 360insights

Sylvie Edwards, Program Coordinator / Faculty @ Durham College

Tomoko King, Japan Business Advisor @ Tomoko King Consulting & Advisory

Dr. Oluchi Oti, Dean of Business, ON @ Yorkville University

4:00 pm
Keynote

Gurbir Perhar - The Path I Didn’t Plan: How Curiosity Led Me to AI and Leadership

Senior Vice President, Data & AI @ Compass Group North America


4:30 pm
Closing Ceremonies

5:15 pm
Networking

5:45 pm
Day Concludes

Manage Perceptions

Own Success

Relentlessly Reassess Project Parameters

Expand Perspective

8:00 am
Doors Open

8:45 am
Opening Ceremonies

9:15 am
Keynote
Humza Teherany - From Code to C-Suite and Back Again
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer @ Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)


10:00 am
Breakout Tracks
Reginia Murray - From Help Desk to Strategic Project Leadership

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

Jennie Li - Unwritten: Shaped by Choice, Strengthened by People

Director, Office of the CEO @ Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Khushi Sharma - Betting on Yourself

Senior Consultant, Business Development Strategy & Planning @ belairdirect, Intact Financial Corporation

10:40 am
Breakout Tracks
Jesus Lagunas - Filling out your Toolbelt - A Path from Beginner to Experienced Professional

President @ Richards-Wilcox Canada
Richard Sookraj - Having Fun & Doing Great Things: Delivering Legacy Projects
former Special Advisor to the Chief of Staff @ Office of the Premier of Ontario

Jon Rosemburg - Build Your Agency: How to Expand Your Options Under Pressure

Co-Founder, Anther & Author of “A Guide to Thriving" @ Anther


11:30 am
Breakout Tracks
Melissa Bell - Don’t Fear Complexity – It’s Where Leaders Are Built

Sr. Director – Business Tech Evolution @ Rogers Communications

Roshni Ranjan - Not the Plan, But the Path
Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing @ Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)
Lila Sidhwa - What if I don’t have it “all figured out”? Letting curiosity lead the way

CEO & Board Communications Events Lead @ Project Management Institute (PMI)

12:00 pm
Lunch

1:20 pm
Breakout Tracks
Minal Menghani - Turning Chaos into Clarity: Program Management in Complex Environments

Senior Program Manager @ IBM

Ana Lobo - You’re Already in the Room: Building Systems, Community & Confidence
Staff R&D Operations @ Clio

Matt Antaya - You May Ask Yourself, How Did I Get Here?

Senior Engineering Manager @ Discord

2:00 pm
Breakout Tracks
Osmary Torres - Becoming: A world-changing leader who inspires possibility

Executive Coach & Change Leader @ ex The World Bank
Heather Aggarwal - Your Career is a Learning Curve, Not a Straight Line: From English Lit to Executive Leadership

Vice-President, Marketing and Communications @ Equifax Canada

Fatimah Areola - The Career Architect: Engineering your Path in an AI World

Customer Engineer @ Google Cloud


2:40 pm
Keynote
Tammy Ashraf - Moonshots to Reality: What Space Projects Teach Us About Leadership

Space Systems Engineer @ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)


3:30 pm
Industry Panel
Shannon Bell, Senior Director, Enterprise Project Management Office @ 360insights

Sylvie Edwards, Program Coordinator / Faculty @ Durham College

Tomoko King, Japan Business Advisor @ Tomoko King Consulting & Advisory

Dr. Oluchi Oti, Dean of Business, ON @ Yorkville University

4:00 pm
Keynote

Gurbir Perhar - The Path I Didn’t Plan: How Curiosity Led Me to AI and Leadership

Senior Vice President, Data & AI @ Compass Group North America


4:30 pm
Closing Ceremonies

5:15 pm
Networking

5:45 pm
Day Concludes

Manage Perceptions

Own Success

Relentlessly Reassess Project Parameters

Expand Perspective

Manage Perceptions

Own Success

Expand Perspective

Reginia Murray

10:00 AM

From Help Desk to Strategic Project Leadership

Jesus Lagunas

10:40 AM

Filling out your Toolbelt - A Path from Beginner to Experienced Professional

Melissa Bell

11:30 AM

Don’t Fear Complexity – It’s Where Leaders Are Built

Minal Menghani

1:20 pm

Turning Chaos into Clarity: Program Management in Complex Environments

Osmary Torres

2:00 PM

Becoming: A world-changing leader who inspires possibility

Manage Perceptions

Own Success

Expand Perspective

Reginia Murray

10:00 AM

From Help Desk to Strategic Project Leadership

Jesus Lagunas

10:40 AM

Filling out your Toolbelt - A Path from Beginner to Experienced Professional

Melissa Bell

11:30 AM

Don’t Fear Complexity – It’s Where Leaders Are Built

Minal Menghani

1:20 pm

Turning Chaos into Clarity: Program Management in Complex Environments

Osmary Torres

2:00 PM

Becoming: A world-changing leader who inspires possibility

Manage Perceptions

Own Success

Expand Perspective

Reginia Murray

10:00 AM

From Help Desk to Strategic Project Leadership

Jesus Lagunas

10:40 AM

Filling out your Toolbelt - A Path from Beginner to Experienced Professional

Melissa Bell

11:30 AM

Don’t Fear Complexity – It’s Where Leaders Are Built

Minal Menghani

1:20 pm

Turning Chaos into Clarity: Program Management in Complex Environments

Osmary Torres

2:00 PM

Becoming: A world-changing leader who inspires possibility

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:
Eaton Centre - Bay & Dundas - Lot #434
525 Bay Street, Toronto ON, M5B 2H1
Sunday: $12 Sunday & Holiday (Flat Rate)

The Atrium Garage
39-41 Edward Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 1C9
Sunday: $10 Sunday & Holiday (6:00 am to 7:00 pm)

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:
Eaton Centre - Bay & Dundas - Lot #434
525 Bay Street, Toronto ON, M5B 2H1
Sunday: $12 Sunday & Holiday (Flat Rate)

The Atrium Garage
39-41 Edward Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 1C9
Sunday: $10 Sunday & Holiday (6:00 am to 7:00 pm)

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


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:
Eaton Centre - Bay & Dundas - Lot #434
525 Bay Street, Toronto ON, M5B 2H1
Sunday: $12 Sunday & Holiday (Flat Rate)

The Atrium Garage
39-41 Edward Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 1C9
Sunday: $10 Sunday & Holiday (6:00 am to 7:00 pm)

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

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


 

Highlights

Highlights

01

World-Class Speakers

Hear from leaders who share their journeys, lessons learned, and perspectives on leadership, innovation, and delivering impact, offering practical insights you can apply to your own path.

02

Meaningful Relationships

Connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders who value growth and development. Exchange ideas, build lasting relationships, and expand a professional network that supports your ambitions.

03

Learning Opportunities

Explore interactive booths and sessions hosted by leading organizations. Discover career pathways, gain practical advice, and see how project management skills apply across industries.

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


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.