The Future Starts Now
ELEVATE 2025
September 11th-12th, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
REGISTER NOWLe Reve Conference Centre, C3 Centre
31 Corinth Road, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
Conference Agenda
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Transform Your Project Management Future
200+
Professionals Connect with project managers across 15+ Caribbean nations and international experts
8+
Expert Speakers Learn from industry leaders, AI pioneers, and sustainability champions
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Hot Topics Relevant and cutting-edge project management topics from industry experts
9 PDUs
Continuing Education Earn 9 professional development units toward your PMI certification
Featured Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mikey Thackoor
Head of Operations
Topic: What Diversity Really Is: Creating Inclusive Project Teams
30+ years in construction with 15+ years managing multimillion-dollar projects across Caribbean, U.S., and Africa. Rose from day laborer to operations leader, fostering inclusive, high-performing teams. Passionate advocate for diversity, psychological safety, and culture-driven performance. Author of "Begin at the End" - a leadership guide through construction lens. Expert in delivering results under pressure while building purpose-driven work environments.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jeff Harry
Workplace Culture Expert
Topic: Sustainability in Project Execution: Beyond Compliance to "Sustainability starts with you"
Combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces and build psychological safety. Top 100 HR Influencer (BambooHR & Engagedly), featured in NY Times, Forbes, NPR. Worked with Google, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, NFL, Amazon, Facebook. 15 years HR experience as Director and Training Development Director, plus 5 years as consultant/speaker. Built largest LEGO-Inspired STEM organization in U.S. Keynotes at SXSW, SHRM National, WorkHuman.
Amir Mohammed
Senior Engineering Professional - PMP, PE
Topic: Leading Hybrid Teams
23+ years in oil & gas sector with electrical/computer engineering background (UWI 2002). Senior project professional at Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited, advancing projects as discipline engineer and project lead. Extensive experience in electrical/instrumentation engineering, project development/execution, operations, maintenance, and process safety. Professional certifications: PMP, Registered Engineer, TUV Functional Safety Engineer. Member: IEEE, IET, PMI.
Ian John
CEO, CyberEYE Limited - Technology Futurist
Topic: Sustainability Starts With You
Technology futurist and cybersecurity expert leading Caribbean digital transformation. CEO of CyberEYE Limited, protecting businesses from ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and data breaches. MBA Innovation (with Distinction), trained in eGovernment/ICT innovation (Singapore). Former Senior VP/Regional CEO of Massy Technologies InfoCom. Expert on Industry 4.0 and Future of Work, serves on CARICOM Digital Skills Taskforce and Fortune 500 Partner Advisory Boards.
Kathleen Walsh
Director, AI Engagement and Community at Project Management Institute (PMI)
Topic: AI in Project Management and CPMAI Certification
Leading expert in AI-driven project management education and thought leadership. Co-developed the CPMAI methodology at Cognilytica, used by Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and NGOs worldwide for managing AI projects. Kathleen is CPMAI+E Certified and a dynamic speaker, researcher, and podcast host. She contributes to Forbes, TechTarget, and judges SXSW Innovation Awards. With a background in marketing and data analysis, she previously helped grow TechBreakfast, founded the startup HourlyBee, and worked on large-scale direct marketing campaigns at Harte Hanks.
Jacqueline Dennis
Senior Consultant, IIL - PMP, PgMP
Topic: A Hybrid Approach to Project Management
Jacqueline Dennis is a seasoned project management professional with expertise in telecommunications, technology, government, education, and software. As a Senior Consultant at IIL, she delivers global training and develops course materials. Her career includes managing a $600M IT portfolio for the Georgia Technology Authority and leadership roles at Accenture, BellSouth, and AT&T. She specializes in Agile, Earned Value Management, conflict resolution, and team building. Jacqueline holds a B.S. in Psychology and an A.A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, dedicated to empowering professionals and organizations in project success.
Jorgelina Bross-Puglisi
Industrial Engineer, Project Manager
Topic: The Experience Culture – Pathway to Project Management Evolution
Jorgelina Bross-Puglisi is an experienced industrial engineer and project manager with over 20 years of international expertise in energy, consumer goods, government, finance, and healthcare. Since 2010, she has been a consultant and trainer at the International Institute for Learning, focusing on project management, agile, and interpersonal skills. Her career includes leadership roles at Vestas-Wind Energy, Nestlé, and PwC, where she managed global projects in risk, business continuity, innovation, and process improvement. She holds an MBA from Warwick, a Master’s in Industrial Engineering, and is certified as PMP, CSM, and SAFe Agilist. Fluent in five languages, she excels in leading diverse, cross-functional teams and creating strategic value.
Panel Discussion:
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Project Success
Who Should Attend?
Project Managers
Future-proof your skills with cutting-edge methodologies
Team Leaders
Master hybrid team management and leadership strategies
Executives
Drive organizational transformation with strategic insights
Entrepreneurs
Scale your business with sustainable project practices
Tech Professionals
Explore AI, IoT, and emerging technology applications
Sustainability Experts
Align ESG goals with project delivery excellence
Cybersecurity Specialists
Safeguard digital project environments
Students & Academics
Research trends and enter the PM field with confidence