About the Conference
PMSAC25 is where South Asia’s brightest project minds unite to elevate the profession. Hosted by PMI and the Pearl City Chapter, this one-day, in-person event brings together 700+ professionals, 180+ organizations, and a shared mission: to drive innovation, agility, and lasting impact.
Whether you're a seasoned leader or an emerging changemaker, PMSAC25 is your platform to learn, connect, and lead with purpose.
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Enhance your project management practices.

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Agenda
Preliminary Program Overview | Saturday, 13 September 2025
| Time | Session Details |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration & Badge Pick Up with Morning Coffee |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Inaugural Ceremony |
| 9:15 AM - 9:35 AM | From one Conversation to Global Impact –Finding Purpose & Driving Innovation by Amit Goyal, Managing Director, PMI South Asia |
| 9:35 AM - 9:45 AM | Welcome address by Manohar Yerraguntla, President - PMI Pearl City, Hyderabad Chapter |
| 9:45 AM - 10:10 AM | Leadership Style in the VUCA world by Sanjay Podder, Global Managing Director – Sustainable Technology, Accenture |
| 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM | Turning Acceleration into impact: Project Management in the Technology Renaissance by Dr. B. V. R. Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman & Board Member Cyient |
| 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM | From Chaos to Clarity: Project Management Lessons from Our Zoho Journey by Rajendran Dandapani, President Zoho Schools of Learning |
| 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM | Networking Break |
| 11:25 AM - 12:10 PM | A Panel Discussion: The Talent Challenge: Building the Next Generation of Project Professionals with: Aman K. Singhal, Quality Partner, IBM Consulting Monal Dhama, Vice President- Strategy & Integration, Collaborative India, Kyndryl Consult Shashank Garimella, General Manager, IDT-E Delivery Management, Shell Moderator: Gary Scharf, Director, Global Key Accounts, PMI |
| 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM | Milestones to Moonshots by Sandeep Kumar, Founder and CEO, KYTES |
| 12:30 PM - 12:55 PM | Talks That Matter' A fire-side chat with Madhavi Latha G. , Chair of the Centre for Sustainable Technologies, IISC (Chenab Bridge) Moderator: Anwesha Majumder, Head of Community, PMI South Asia |
| 12:55 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | A Panel Discussion: Future of Work and Professional Learning with: Anil Kashyap, Professor Emeritus and Former Director General, NICMAR Ajit Chauhan, Chairman, Amity University Online A Sarath Babu, Chairperson - Executive Education - IMT Hyderabad Moderator: Johannes Heinlein, Chief Growth Officer, PMI |
| 2:45 PM - 3:05 PM | Accelerating Success: Leveraging Project Data to Boost Time to Market by Alexis Farfaro, COO Digital Initiatives, MIGSO-PCUBED Sanjeev Kumar, Regional Partner for SE Asia & India, MIGSO-PCUBED |
| 3:05 PM - 3:45 PM | A Panel Discussion: Beyond Strategy - Power Skills That Drive Impact with: Harshavardhana Gourineni, Executive Director, Amara Raja Energy Kavikrut, CEO, T-HUB Srimanu Prasad, Senior Director, Tech Strategy, Samsung Moderator: Anirudh Sharma, Head of Markets, PMI South Asia |
| 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM | Networking Break |
| 4:15 PM - 4:35 PM | Innovation and Social Impact: A CEO’s Perspective by Sivakumar S., Group Head, ITC Agri and IT Business |
| 4:35 PM - 4:55 PM | From Networks to Nations: The Telecom Transformation by Sunil Dutt, President, Reliance Jio Devices |
| 4:55 PM - 5:40 PM | Beyond Projects: The Journey of M.O.R.E. by Ashish Vidyarthi, Actor & Transformational Leader |
| 5:40 PM - 6:10 PM | PMI Partner Recognition and Long Standing Members Felicitation |
| 6:10 PM - 6:30 PM | Closing Comments by Amit Goyal, Managing Director, PMI South Asia |
| 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Networking Reception and Dinner |
Disclaimer: The above agenda is subject to change as event planning continues. We appreciate your understanding as we work to finalize the event details.
About the Venue : Anvaya Conventions, Hyderabad
Anvaya Conventions sits at the heart of Hyderabad’s Financial District—surrounded by the campuses of global enterprises and some of the region’s most dynamic office spaces. As a rising hub for technology, engineering, and infrastructure, Hyderabad offers the perfect backdrop for a high-energy, future-focused gathering. With modern facilities, excellent connectivity, and premium hospitality options nearby, Anvaya ensures a smooth and sophisticated experience for every attendee.






























































































