2026 AI & Project Management Summit

The University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business, in partnership with the UC Project Management Club and the Project Management Institute (PMI) Southwest Ohio Chapter, cordially invites you to participate in the 2026 Lindner and PMI AI and Project Management Summit.

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Three Conference Tracks

This year's program is organized around three tracks

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Student Projects

Applied work from students demonstrating their project management capabilities

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Industry Partner Projects

Real-world initiatives and lessons learned from regional organizations

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Faculty Projects

Curricular, research, and engagement projects led by faculty and academic teams

AI & Project Management Summit Schedule

Detailed schedule of events mapped by time and tracks
TimeTrack #1
Student
Track #2
Faculty & Staff
Track #3
Partner
7:30–8:30 a.m.Registration Registration & Networking

Check-in, refreshments, and attendee networking. Registration overlaps with the opening program.

8:20–8:35 a.m.Welcome, Summit Vision & Awards

Chanda Monroe-Lumpkins and Steve introduce the Value Trifecta, explain the Summit's core concept, introduce the UC Project Management Club at Lindner, and present awards.

8:35–8:40 a.m.PMI Southwest Ohio Chapter Welcome

Recognition of PMI's partnership and support for the Summit.

8:40–9:00 a.m.Mini-Keynote: Dean Marianne Lewis Introduced by Steve · 15-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A

Lindner's direction at the intersection of AI and project management.

9:00–9:20 a.m.Mini-Keynote: Josette Riep Introduced by Chanda Monroe-Lumpkins · 15-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A

Leading Digital Transformation in the Age of AI: From Innovation to Impact

9:20–9:30 a.m.Networking & Room Transition
9:30–10:15 a.m.AI & Project Management — Business Acumen Concurrent sessions connecting student projects, industry perspectives, and faculty insights.
Track 1 Student project presentations & case applications.

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Room 1220/1225
Track 2 Faculty insights and pedagogical approaches to AI in PM.

Kris Jones

Room 1210
Track 3 Industry partner frameworks and real-world implementations.

Audrey Boydston

Room 1410
10:15–10:30 a.m.Networking & Room Transition
10:30–11:15 a.m.AI & Project Management — Ways of Working Concurrent sessions connecting student projects, industry perspectives, and faculty insights.
Track 1 Student collaborative findings and technical demos.

Blake Jones

Room 1220/1225
Track 2 Faculty research sharing and curriculum integration.

Dr. Ravi Kalluri

Room 1210
Track 3 Partner perspectives on tools, governance, and scaling.

Ashima Sharma

Room 1410
11:15–11:30 a.m.Networking & Room Transition
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.AI & Project Management — Power Skills Concurrent sessions connecting student projects, industry perspectives, and faculty insights.
Track 1 Student final synthesis and project showcases.

Makena Bates

Room 1220/1225
Track 2 Faculty panel discussion on AI competency development.

Casey Glenn

Room 1210
Track 3 Partner roundtables on future workforce demands.

Parker Sloan

Room 1410
12:15–12:30 p.m.Closing What We Learned

Synthesize key takeaways from the three tracks, highlight lessons from student, faculty, and industry perspectives, and reflect on the Summit's central themes.

12:30–1:00 p.m.Networking Tri-Fecta Networking: “How Do We Move Forward?”

Bring students, faculty, and industry professionals together to identify connections, explore collaboration opportunities, and turn Summit insights into actionable next steps.

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Join Us as an Attendee

Engage with leading regional project managers, discover current industry trends and expectations, and support our students as they showcase their work. PMI members attending the summit will earn 9 PDUs toward their PMI certification.

  • Date: November 14, 2026
  • Location: University of Cincinnati, Lindner Hall
  • Registration: $99 for Partners and Faculty & Staff. It's $25 for Students Parking & Continental Breakfast Included

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Call for Presenters

We invite students, faculty, staff, and industry professionals to submit proposals for presentation in any of the three tracks. We welcome submissions highlighting:

  • Curricular and experiential learning projects that turn foundational concepts into applied capabilities
  • Applications of AI in project planning, execution, and delivery
  • Collaborative educational, research, consulting, or community engagement projects
  • Innovative pedagogical approaches, applied design or engineering projects, and non-profit partnerships

Selected presenters will have the opportunity to share their work before an audience of industry professionals, faculty, and students.

Submission Details

  • Abstract: A brief description (250 words or less) of what you would like to present, including the track you are submitting to, key learning outcomes or practical takeaways, and presenter names and affiliations
  • Submit to: Showcase Submission
  • Deadline: October 14, 2026

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are also seeking organizations interested in sponsoring the summit. Sponsorship is a great way to connect with emerging project management talent and demonstrate your commitment to the regional PM community. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact monroecr@ucmail.uc.edu.

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