MASTER Workshop: Beyond Delivery: Building a Sustainable future with AI-powered projects

As the world accelerates towards digital transformation, project managers are uniquely positioned to ensure that innovation supports not only business objectives but also global sustainability rgency. This presentation explores how developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to drive environmentally and socially responsible project outcomes. By integrating AI capabilities - such as predictive analytics, natural language processing, intelligent automation - project managers can optimize resource usage, reduce project waste, and design more inclusive stakeholder engagement strategies. Using real-world case studies, this session will demonstrate how AI tools can be leveraged to align projects with sustainability goals, ensure ESG compliance, and measure long-term impact beyond delivery. Participants will learn how organizations are successfully leveraging AI for sustainability outcomes, and our responsibility in leading this change. 

Learning goals summary:

• Understand the strategic connections of megatrends focusing on sustainability and AI innovation.
• Discover AI-innovative solutions to accomplish sustainable projects
• Gain insights into ethical considerations and risk mitigation when using AI.
• Case-based insights from transformation projects across industries.

Strategic context:

• Refer to PMI Global Megatrends: Climate crisis and disruptive technologies.
• Alignment of projects outcomes with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Regulatory pressures (ESG disclosure mandates, EU Green Deal, CSRD).

Others:

• Intention to make the speech interactive with live Poll and engagement of the audience.

Biography

Teodora is a 10+ years Financial Services Professional and certified Project Manager (PMP®) dealing with strategic business challenges within the Insurance industry. Skilled in analytics, problem-solving, and organization, with a proven ability to drive success. Strong communicator, adaptable team player, highly exposed to C-level, and with prior international auditing experience at AXA XL, Generali Group, and KPMG. She actively promotes sustainability and climate awareness underscoring her interest and commitment to sustainable development, along with the CFA Sustainable Investing curriculum giving her expertise in responsible finance. She believes in the power of being a community and in shared knowledge.

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