Lindner College of Business, in tandem with local PMI chapters Southwest Ohio and Dayton/Miami Valley, is gearing up for their annual technologically charged summit. This year's convergence, titled "Crafting the Future: Business AI Success Strategies," aims to dissect the intersection of artificial intelligence and business, providing a platform for both students and pros to network and digest industry advancements. According to a statement from the University of Cincinnati, the event promises a smorgasbord of discussions, ranging from AI literacy in business to augmented leadership skills.
With a price tag of $15 for student registration, those attending are not only scoring a deal but also the chance to earn up to 14 Professional Development Units (PDUs). As told by Christopher Urbanek, president of the PMI Southwest Ohio Chapter, to the University of Cincinnati, "The event brings together students, tenured professionals and leaders from across industries to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way projects are led and value is delivered."
The summit will kick off with opening remarks from Lindner Dean Marianne Lewis, followed by a tag-team keynote by Michael Lively and Michelle Morrison of the PMI's Southwest Ohio Chapter. Sessions will be carved out into three specific tracks: "Business Acumen," "Ways of Working," and "Power Skills." Wrapping up the event, founding partner at Ayuka Consulting, Ashima Sharma, will share insights on incorporating AI into project workflows.
Highlighting the array of speakers, Steven Jones, assistant professor-educator of Operations, Business Analytics and Information Systems (OBAIS) at Lindner, brings his insight into using generative AI for project efficiency. His expertise, paired with the School's mission to bridge academic learning and real-world demand, nurtures a space where, according to a statement to the University of Cincinnati, students "step directly into the future of business and technology." Engaged in the thrill of learning, the Project Management Club at UC will volunteer at the summit for the second year in a row, following their 2024 debut.
Both enthusiasts, Jones and Ryan Baillie, president of the Project Management Club at UC, will speak further about the summit on Lindner's podcast, "Bearcats Mean Business," set for an October 15 release. Baillie emphasizes the summit's worth as "a valuable chance to network with project managers and gain insights from experienced professionals," according to the University of Cincinnati.
