International Project Management Day Summit 2026

October 30, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2nd Floor Auditorium
3100 Main Street 77002, Houston, TX, United States
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The International Project Management Day (IPM Day) Summit at Houston City College brings together colleagues and community partners to share best practices, strengthen connections, and celebrate project success. This year’s theme, “Synergy in Action,” highlights how collaboration creates value through engaging presentations, interactive discussions, and recognition of outstanding projects.

Summit Logistics

Venue & Directions

Physical Address: 3100 Main Houston, TX 77002

The property sits directly at the intersection of Main Street and Elgin Street in Midtown

 

Parking &Transit

Parking: 3200 Main Parking Garage- Located immediately adjacent to the building. Take the elevator to Floor 3 to use the Sky Bridge.

Permit Requirements: All HCC students, staff and faculty are required to display a parking permit on their vehicle. To park on a Houston City College campus, you must display a valid HCC parking permit unless you are a visitor. Displaying a permit does not guarantee a parking place but allows you to park if space is available.

 

Check-In & Arrival

Timing: Doors open at 8:15am

ID/Ticket Requirements: Reminder to have their idloom digital confirmation email or QR code ready on their phone for quick badge scanning.

 

Food & Beverage

Catering Details: Breakfast and lunch provided.

Dietary Needs: Note any specific dietary needs during the registration process. Your indications will be passed to the catering team.

Day of Agenda

October 30, 2026 at 8:15 AM — October 30, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Registration & Breakfast
October 30, 2026 at 8:45 AM — October 30, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dawn L. Majors, M.S., PMP, ITIL, Prosci® picture
Dawn L. Majors, M.S., PMP, ITIL, Prosci®
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Dr. Andrea Burridge
October 30, 2026 at 9:10 AM — October 30, 2026 at 9:25 AM
PM Foundational Knowledge

Ice Breaker Activity/ Exercise

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Deshawn Colbert, M.P.A.
October 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM — October 30, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Keynote: Change Leadership Strategies to Prepare For A Large Enterprise Change

How do we prepare our leaders to lead others through change?

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Jason Winters, PMP
October 30, 2026 at 10:20 AM — October 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Networking Exercise/ Break
October 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM — October 30, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Special Session 1: AI + PM: Practical Magic for Today’s Projects

An introductory session on how Artificial Intelligence can streamline project scheduling, risk assessment, and documentation, specifically tailored for the academic and administrative environment of HCC.

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Elizabeth McGee
Dr. Leon Burks, DBA, PfMP, LPM (AI-Native), PMP, CSPO picture
Dr. Leon Burks, DBA, PfMP, LPM (AI-Native), PMP, CSPO
October 30, 2026 at 11:20 AM — October 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Networking Exercise/Break
October 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM — October 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Panel Discussion: The PPM Maturity Model: Navigating Resource Constraints & Trade-offs

A high-level discussion on the "math" behind the portfolio. Learn how to manage competing priorities when resources are over-allocated and how to lead difficult "stop, start, or continue" conversations with senior leadership.

Dr. Leon Burks, DBA, PfMP, LPM (AI-Native), PMP, CSPO picture
Dr. Leon Burks, DBA, PfMP, LPM (AI-Native), PMP, CSPO
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Lisa Neal
Surekha Vankadari, MBA, PMI-PMOCP™, PMP picture
Surekha Vankadari, MBA, PMI-PMOCP™, PMP
October 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM — October 30, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Lunch

Grab some lunch and visit the Info Tables

October 30, 2026 at 1:15 PM — October 30, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Project of the Year

Presentation of Project of the Year winner

October 30, 2026 at 1:45 PM — October 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Special Session 2: Who’s Who in the Project Zoo? Clarifying Roles for Success

A "rules of engagement" workshop designed to demystify the specific responsibilities of Sponsors, Business Owners, and PMs. Perfect for ensuring everyone knows exactly how to support a project to the finish line.

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Tiffani Love, MPH, PMP, CLSSBB
October 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM — October 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Networking Exercise/Break
October 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM — October 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Hack A Thon Exercise

Collaborative exercise where participants work to solve a specific project management  challenge; winners are decided by judges for innovation, functionality, & awareness of subject matter

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Aravindh Reddy Rekulapalli
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Koteswara Nallapati
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Tiffani Love, MPH, PMP, CLSSBB
October 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM — October 30, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Closing Remarks
Dawn L. Majors, M.S., PMP, ITIL, Prosci® picture
Dawn L. Majors, M.S., PMP, ITIL, Prosci®

Speakers

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Dr. Andrea Burridge
Vice Chancellor, Strategy, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness
HCC- Strategy, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness
Dawn L. Majors, M.S., PMP, ITIL, Prosci®
Executive Director, Project and Change Management
HCC- Office of Project & Change Management
Tiffani Love, MPH, PMP, CLSSBB
Project Manager III
HCC- Office of Project & Change Management
Dr. Leon Burks, DBA, PfMP, LPM (AI-Native), PMP, CSPO
Mgr, Projects Portfolio
HCC- Office of Project & Change Management
Deshawn Colbert, M.P.A.
Special Event Coordinator, Administrative Services
HCC- Administrative Services
Shar-day Campbell
Manager, Strategic Enrollment Communications and Social Media
HCC- Enrollment Management & Success
Elizabeth McGee
Chief Artificial Intelligence Transformation Officer
HCC- Information Technology
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Business Analyst
HCC- Office of Project & Change Management
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Business Analyst
HCC- Office of Project & Change Management
Lisa Neal
Regional Client Director
ePlus Technology, Inc
Jason Winters, PMP
President-Elect
Project Management Institute Houston Chapter, Inc
Surekha Vankadari, MBA, PMI-PMOCP™, PMP
Leader – IS Portfolio and Project Management Office
Texas Children's Hospital
October 30, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
2nd Floor Auditorium
3100 Main Street 77002, Houston, TX, United States