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AI in Action: Practical Tools and Techniques for Project and Program Managers

Power Skills

EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL Friday, September 11th, 2026!

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Speaker: Ed Leitao PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-CPMAI

Ed Leitao is a PMO Director and Senior Program Manager with extensive experience leading large-scale IT programs for government and private sector organizations. Most recently, he oversaw $31M+ in active IT programs across eight Maryland state agencies and drove $450M in taxpayer savings through platform automation at VDOT. Ed holds PMP, PMI-ACP, and PMI-CPMAI certifications. He is among the first cohort of PMI-CPMAI holders in the country and the first certified in the PMI Richmond Chapter, bringing firsthand experience applying AI within real program management environments. An active speaker in the Richmond PM community, Ed is passionate about helping fellow PMs move from AI curiosity to AI competency. Ed is the owner and principal of Aegis Consulting, Inc., based in Richmond, Virginia.

Three Warm-Up Discussion Questions

1: "Have you tried using AI to help with a work task and felt like the result was generic or not quite right? What do you think went wrong?"
2: "How much time do you spend each week on repetitive tasks like status reports, meeting notes, or stakeholder updates? Could AI help with that?"
3: "If you could ask AI one question about your current project right now, what would it be?"
 
Abstract:
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how project and program managers plan, communicate, and deliver results. This presentation goes beyond the concepts and focuses on practical, hands-on applications of AI tools that PMs can use today. From drafting status reports and risk registers to tailoring resumes and managing stakeholder communications, attendees will leave with specific prompts, techniques, and tools they can apply immediately in their day-to-day work. Based on real-world experience as a PMI-CPMAI certified practitioner, this session bridges the gap between AI theory and practical project management execution.

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Schedule:

5:15 pm - 5:45 pm Networking

5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Announcements and Dinner 

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Presentation

Please note:  Early Bird Registration ends at midnight on Friday, September 11th, 2026.  Pre-Registration is essential for lead time required for food vendors). Registration continues until the day of the event.

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Information

Type of category: Richmond

Type of activity: Power Skills

Date: September 16th, 2026

Hour: 5:15PM to 8:00PM

Registration close date: September 16th, 2026 at 6:30PM

Early bird deadline: September 11th, 2026 at 11:59PM

Number of PDUs: 1.5

Price

Early bird member: $20.00

Early bird non member: $30.00

Members: $30.00

Non members: $40.00

Location

The Place at Innsbrook

4036-C Cox Rd
Glen Allen, VA, 23060

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