Built for Change: The Human OS for Enterprise Agility

Event ID: PP1163047

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Venue: Next Stage (Manchester Ballroom) (Fairmont)

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Summary

Leaders face a perfect storm: AI evolving faster than organizational capability while economic volatility and talent burnout intensify. Decision windows are shortening, and strategy alone no longer suffices—organizations must be intentionally built for change. Project Management Institute (PMI) convenes senior leaders across talent, technology, and transformation to examine the human operating system—leadership mindset, organizational structure, and governance strategies—that empower enterprises to detect disruptions promptly, make decisive decisions, and deliver consistent value.

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