Bridging the Gap: Project Managers as Human-Centred Orchestrators of AI Adoption

“Behind every algorithm, there is a choice — and behind every choice, a human.”

Artificial Intelligence is no longer hype or buzzword — it is experimental, regulatory, and signals a paradigm shift toward an AI-augmented era. Yet despite rising investments and growing policy momentum, most AI initiatives still struggle to scale — stalling between pilot programs and full adoption — and fail to deliver lasting value.

Why? Because success in AI is not just about the algorithms. It is about people, methodology, and structured delivery.

This session offers a strategic exploration of the evolving AI landscape — from key market trends and institutional developments to common pitfalls and the technical-organizational challenges identified by leading consulting firms and academic research.

Participants will also be introduced to the Cognitive Project Management for AI (CPMAI) methodology — an agile, iterative, and data-centric framework designed to equip project professionals with the mindset, tools, and structure lead responsible, trustworthy, and high-impact AI initiatives.

Whether you are advising clients or managing internal AI projects, attendees will gain actionable insights to move from theory to real-world performance.

Because the true trailblazers will not just adopt AI. They will lead it with purpose, structure, and integrity.