Chennai, Sept 8: The 15 th Project Management South Asia Conference (PMSAC23) held in Chennai over the weekend was a grand success with over 780 project professionals coming together at ITC Chola to learn and gather insights from industry leaders and noteworthy speakers from diverse industries.

A press release said, “Themed ‘Innovation in Action: Connecting Humans and Technology’ the conference was graced by Palanivel Thiagarajan, Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services, Tamil Nadu State. Spread across two days, the conference was packed with enriching discussions on the importance of projects and programs, amidst technological innovations and human intervention, in driving change and delivering business outcomes. This year’s conference was co-hosted by the PMI Chennai Chapter.”

Ike Nwanko, Governance Committee Chair at PMI, in his keynote address, spoke about ‘Powering the Project Economy’ and the crucial role ofinnovation in project management. What truly mesmerised the audience were his profound insights on the transformative power of shifting one’s mindset to become a true innovator.

Kishore Jayaraman, president – India & South Asia, Rolls-Royce, delivered a presentation on the theme “Building Sustainable and Resilient Businesses for the Future,” urging project
managers to prioritize outcomes over actions and emphasized the need for digital transformation to foster sustainable businesses.