"Entertainment Forum Relaunch: Shaping the Future of Creative Project Leadership" as presented by Brittany Daniels, Outsourcing & Partner Support Program Manager/Event Planner at CyberArk

The PMI Atlanta Entertainment Forum is focused on expanding knowledge and appreciation of Project Management and its benefits in unconventional fields by providing informational, educational, and networking events for individuals in various roles in the entertainment industry. 

The entertainment industry encompasses those businesses involved in providing entertainment to audiences across a wide range of platforms and experiences. This includes media such as film, television, radio, and theater; the music industry; sports; fine arts; and digital entertainment, including gaming.

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The PMI Atlanta Entertainment Forum returns with renewed energy, reconnecting professionals across film, gaming, live events, digital media, and emerging creative technologies. After a year-long pause, this relaunch marks a fresh chapter centered on collaboration, innovation, and member-driven programming.

This interactive session goes beyond a traditional presentation. Participants will engage in live polls, facilitated breakout discussions, and open topic proposals designed to shape upcoming programming, speaker themes, and industry focus areas. From AI-enabled production workflows and agile content delivery to large-scale productions and immersive experiences, attendees will help define the conversations that matter most to today’s entertainment project leaders.

Whether you are an experienced professional in creative industries or exploring how project management applies within entertainment environments, this forum sets the foundation for a vibrant, forward-looking community built by its members.

Connect with an organization 100 years old and 280,000 members strong with more than 14,700 clubs in 144 countries!

Additionally..

• Develop leadership, creativity, and public speaking
• Increase Your Productivity
• Network and build community worldwide
• Make life-changing, if not, life-long friendships

Each meeting will feature:

• Speeches
• Speech Evaluations
• Meeting Facilitation and Feedback

If you would like to earn PDUs while improving your communications and leadership skills, this opportunity is for you!

"Bridging Strategy and Delivery: The Power of Agile Quarterly Execution Planning" presented by Kashyap Parcha, Director of Program Management at CDK Global 

The Agile Forum meetings offer an opportunity for professional networking and knowledge sharing with other agile practitioners as well as provide a learning environment for professionals interested in learning about agile techniques. Everyone is welcome to participate.  

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Join this engaging session to explore how Agile Quarterly Execution Planning (QEP) bridges the gap between strategic intent and real-world delivery. This presentation will walk you through a practical, repeatable Agile framework that helps organizations align priorities, manage dependencies, and translate goals into measurable outcomes, every quarter.

Designed for Project Managers, Program Managers, Process Analysts, and Portfolio Leaders across wide variety of industries such as Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Construction, and Retail, this session emphasizes how Agile leadership combined with structured quarterly planning can foster rhythm, transparency, and accountability.

Primary focus areas include:

• Applying Agile tools and techniques to connect strategy with execution
• Structuring quarterly objectives, milestones, and Agile metrics
• Managing dependencies and adapting to change

Takeaways

1. Understand how to connect long-term strategy with short-term execution.
2. Learn a practical approach to plan, execute, and review quarterly outcomes.
3. Discover techniques to foster alignment and accountability across Agile teams.
4. Identify leading Agile metrics to track delivery success.
5. Gain actionable templates and practices to apply immediately in your organization.

"Leading Healthcare Projects in the Age of AI: What PMs Need to Know" presented by Natalya H. Bah, Founder at The Growth Group Academy, LLC

The PMI Atlanta Healthcare Forum has proposed topics including IT & IT PMO in Healthcare, Healthcare SME/Domain Forums such as Clinical, Laboratory, Research, Tomorrow's Healthcare & Government practices/law, Thought Leadership in Healthcare, and Innovation in Healthcare Technology. 

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in healthcare—it is actively influencing clinical systems, operations, analytics, and patient experience initiatives. For healthcare project managers, this rapid shift raises critical questions:

• What do I need to understand about AI?
• How does AI change my role?
• How do I lead teams through this transformation responsibly?

This session is designed specifically for healthcare project managers who want a practical, non-technical understanding of AI and its impact on healthcare projects. Participants will explore AI fundamentals, current and emerging healthcare AI trends, and how AI is being integrated into project planning, execution, and decision-making.

A strong emphasis will be placed on change management—recognizing that AI adoption is as much about people, trust, and workflows as it is about technology. Attendees will leave with practical insights they can immediately apply to healthcare projects.

Takaways

• A practical understanding of AI basics
• Current AI trends impacting healthcare projects
• How PMs can position themselves in an AI-enabled project environment
• The critical role of change management in AI adoption
• Actions PMs can take now to remain relevant and impactful

The Clinical Research Forum provides value to the PMI Atlanta community by regularly discussing the various aspects of clinical trial projects with a special focus on the need to anticipate, understand, and implement detailed project management activities in a proactive manner for clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Elevate Your Career with ChatGPT: Join the Brand and Land Full Throttle Workshop!

You've likely used ChatGPT as a virtual assistant, but have you harnessed its full power to turbocharge your career? Imagine using ChatGPT to craft a standout resume, optimize your LinkedIn profile for maximum exposure, develop a tailored job search strategy, and even simulate interviews. If you're not leveraging ChatGPT to its fullest potential, now is the time to start.

Presented by the PMI Atlanta Chapter and conducted by the experts at Signofied, the Brand and Land ChatGPT: Full-Throttle workshop is designed to take your professional skills to the highest level.

What to Expect:

• Resume Optimization: Transform your resume into a powerful tool that gets you noticed.
• LinkedIn Profile Optimization: Ensure your profile stands out to key recruiters.
• Advanced Job Search Techniques: Master the strategies that pinpoint the best opportunities.
• Interview Preparation: Learn how to use ChatGPT to practice and perfect your interview techniques.

This turbocharged 5-hour weekend event is intended for both active job seekers and currently employed professionals looking to advance

Prep for Success: To enhance your workshop experience, we recommend acquiring John Signo's bestselling book, ‘Brand and Land: A 1-Hour Guide to Landing A 6-Figure Income.’ This guide is an essential primer to the powerful techniques we'll explore. Grab your copy here: Brand and Land: A 1-Hour Guide To Landing A 6-Figure Income

Why Wait? This workshop will equip you with cutting-edge tools to not only meet the expectations of modern recruiters but exceed them.

Act Now! Limited spots available. Register today to secure your place at the Brand and Land ChatGPT: Full-Throttle workshop.

Transform your career trajectory with advanced ChatGPT skills and make the upcoming job season your most triumphant yet!

Join us at Maggiano's Perimeter for our most popular in-person event. We provide opportunities to network and build your skills. Plus, earn PDUs for each session. 

Chapter Orientation - 6:00pm - 6:45pm

If you are a new member to PMI Atlanta, you do not want to miss this opportunity to hear how we can help you achieve your goals and meet members of the leadership team. 

Networking Session - 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Networking activities to establish new connections. Be prepared to stretch your legs and communication skills!

Keynote Presentation - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

"The Intrapreneur Advantage: Run Your Career Like a Business — Without Quitting Your Job" presented by Chris Kopp, PMP

What if the biggest competitive advantage you had wasn't a new certification or a job change, but a completely different way of thinking about the job you already have?

In this engaging and high-energy session, Chris Kopp challenges project management professionals to stop thinking like employees and start operating like intrapreneurs, running their careers, departments, and contributions like a business within a business. Drawing on decades of real-world experience across project delivery, operations, marketing, sales, and finance, this session delivers a proven five-pillar framework that you can apply immediately to increase your value, expand your influence, and create new income opportunities, all without burning out or walking away.

Whether you're a seasoned PM or early in your career, this session will change how you show up on Monday morning.

PMI Atlanta Technology Forum provides an environment for Project Managers to adopt and benefit from the latest technology in their professional life and careers. The forum also plans to bring speakers to discuss and share the best practices in technology.

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"Turning Innovation into Delivery: Practical Governance Systems for Program Managers" as presented by Krunal Patel, Technical Program Manager & Independent Industry Researcher

The Governance Forum provides value to the PMI Atlanta community by offering participants: Discussion of field-tested best practices, Decisions frameworks to assess culture and apply optimal strategy, Key takeaways to “take to work tomorrow” to maximize realization of value through introduction and standardization of best practices in the oversight and execution of projects, programs, and portfolios.  

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