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2026 PM Symposium - Adapt. Innovate. Amplify.
October 09, 2026
7:00 AM CDT - 4:00 PM CDT
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College of Dupage
425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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The Future Is Now!
Keynote Speakers
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Former NFL player and Founder/CEO of A Ray of Hope on Earth, Ray McElroy will teach us how to BOLDY GO! to Step out of Ordinary Into Extraordinary in our careers as well as our lives. |
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Adaptability Strategist and Organizational Scientist, Erin Ramirez owns Real Change Studio. Erin will explain the Adaptability Edge and its ability to enable attendees to distinguish themselves regardless of industry or career level. |
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Emotional Intelligence Expert and High-Performance Culture Strategist, Bill Benjamin is a Partner at the Institute for Health & Human Potential (IHHP). Bill will present Having High Impact Last 8% Conversations, demonstrating how attendees can build the confidence and skills to navigate difficult conversations, manage emotions under pressure, and strengthen individual and team performance through emotional intelligence. |
Meet Our Speakers
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Founder and CEO of PPM University, Xavier Billingsley, PMP, helps organizations strengthen project delivery and strategic leadership. In The PM's Decision Framework for AI: How to Evaluate, Challenge, and Greenlight AI Initiatives with Confidence, attendees will learn how to confidently assess AI initiatives and make smarter, value-driven decisions before projects begin. |
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Global executive, PMI Fellow, and former Chairman of the Board of PMI, Ricardo Triana brings more than 30 years of international leadership experience helping organizations turn strategy into results. In The M.O.R.E. Mindset: Building a Culture That Drives Performance, attendees will discover practical ways to strengthen organizational culture, foster collaboration, and create high-performing teams that deliver lasting value. |
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Strategic Relations Officer at Rotary International, Sam Kendall brings more than 15 years of experience leading complex global partnerships across governments, multilateral organizations, and civil society. In Beyond the Plan: Stakeholder Engagement as the Critical Lever of Program Success, attendees will learn practical strategies to strengthen stakeholder relationships, improve governance, and drive lasting program success through intentional engagement. |
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Ben Jagim & Brianna Jagim |
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Public health project management professional and leader of the JBS International Project Management Office, Ariel Trocino, MPH, PMP, helps organizations build high-performing project teams. In From Blame to Breakthrough: Elevating Project Performance Through Team Psychological Safety, attendees will learn practical strategies to foster trust, strengthen collaboration, and create psychologically safe environments that improve project outcomes and team performance. |
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Future of Work expert, TEDx presenter, and author Luke Goetting helps organizations build stronger, future-ready teams by bridging generations and embracing AI. In From Gen X to Gen AI: Bridging Your Project Teams Across Time, Tech & TikTok, attendees will discover practical strategies to preserve critical knowledge, improve cross-generational collaboration, and leverage AI to strengthen project team performance. |
🗓️ Agenda (Coming Soon)
Tickets
$149.00 Summer Sale: PMI Chicagoland Member Ticket
$179.00 Summer Sale: Non PMI Chicagoland Guest Ticket
