Conference Overview
The Project Management Institute (PMI) announced the successful conclusion of its 18th Project Management South Asia Conference (PMSAC) 2026, held at Bhartiya City in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The flagship event, themed “MORE, Together Future‑Ready In the Age Of AI”, brought together more than 850 delegates and over 20 speakers.
Key Participants and Sessions
Amit Goyal, Managing Director, PMI South Asia, moderated discussions with Chetan Bhagat, bestselling author and motivational speaker. Senior leaders attending included Ajit Chauhan (Chairman, Amity University Online), Ravi Kumar Dikshit (Global Consult Delivery Lead, Kyndryl), Dr. Geetha Manjunath (Founder, CEO & CTO, NIRAMAI Health Analytix), John Dawber (Vice President & Managing Director, Global Business Services, Novo Nordisk), Usha Srikanth (Managing Partner – FutureNow Centre Leader, IBM Consulting) and Sumit Taneja (Senior Vice President & Global Head of AI Consulting & Implementation, EXL). The agenda covered AI’s impact on project success, organisational readiness, technology’s role in human impact, leadership, and execution.
AI Impact Insight
During the conference, Amit Goyal cited McKinsey’s 2025 State of AI report, noting that only 39 % of organisations report an enterprise‑level EBIT impact from AI, highlighting the difficulty of converting AI adoption into measurable business outcomes.
Notable Highlights
The event featured a keynote address by Chetan Bhagat on navigating change, leadership and evolving professional demands in the AI era. Discussions emphasized the need for greater collaboration, continuous reassessment of project planning, execution and measurement, and the combination of technology with human judgment, adaptability and strategic execution.
PMI’s Commitment
PMI reaffirmed its commitment to building future‑ready professionals and advancing project management practice across South Asia, leveraging India’s strong technology ecosystem to drive the next phase of growth.
Contact and Resources
PMI invited interested parties to connect via its website www.pmi.org and social media channels LinkedIn, Instagram @pmi_org and TikTok @PMInstitute.