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August 2026 Lunch & Learn Event "Digital Project Leadership: Building Data-Ready and Tech-Empowered Teams" feat. Dr. Charles Igwe, PhD

 

August 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Abstract: 

The world of Project Management has undergone a profound transformation due to the rapid acceleration of digital technologies. This session will dive into this evolving landscape and provide you with the necessary skills to build data-ready teams.

At the end of the session, attendees will be able to:

      • Understand the core concepts and critical success factors that drive effective digital transformations.
      • Recognize common obstacles in digital initiatives and the strategic importance of leadership in overcoming them. 
      • Learn actionable strategies required to champion and guide digital projects.
      • Cultivate an organizational environment that embraces continuous learning, adaptability, and digital innovation.

      Bio

      Dr. Charles Igwe is a seasoned program and project management leader, educator, and leadership coach with experience spanning public institutions, industry, and professional associations. He currently serves as a Program Manager at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, where he leads complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in highly regulated environments. Charles is deeply engaged in professional development and leadership education. He teaches project management and operations management at the post-secondary level and has mentored hundreds of professionals across career stages. He is also an active volunteer leader within the project management community, where he has supported mentoring programs, professional development initiatives, and leadership forums. Known for his practical and reflective approach, Charles focuses on leadership as a lived practice. His work emphasizes inclusive leadership, adaptive decision-making, and the intentional use of leadership styles to foster trust, engagement, and shared ownership, particularly in volunteer-driven and change-oriented environments.

      Meeting Details:

      Pre-registration Expires:  Day of event @10A CST. Registration is capped at 100 attendees.

      Cancellation Policy: Event will be cancelled if we do not have a minimum of (6) or for other reasons out of our control. All attempts will be made to re-schedule it.

      PDUs: 1 (1.0 Ways of Working)

      Meeting Agenda:

      • Announcements/Business Update - 12PM-12:05PM CST
      • Presentation and Q&A - 12:05P-1P CST

      Note:  Registrants will receive an MS Teams link via the confirmation email after registration.  Those using employer issued machines at home and connecting VPN may need to use phone for audio and a Smart device (table, PC or Smartphone) to view slides and video.  To increase engagement on an online event, we sincerely encourage you to enable your camera.  Use a Smartphone if your PC or MacBook does not have a camera.  

      Substitution Policy: 

      Substitutions will be allowed. Alternate Attendee will need to notify us who they are replacing. Contact [email protected] for any cancellations or Substitutions.

      Video/Photo Release:

      With the permission of our speaker/presenter, the Chapter reserves the right to record and share this session on its official platforms (e.g., YouTube Channel) in full or in part within 4–8 weeks after the event. By registering/attending this event, I understand the PMI Central Illinois Chapter or its representatives may take video/photographs of attendees at the above-identified event. I agree that the PMI Central Illinois Chapter may use such video/photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including, for example, such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. (Note: "If I do not wish to be photographed, I understand it is my responsibility to notify chapter representatives at the event.")

      Questions?

      For technical registration questions, email [email protected].

      For any other questions, email [email protected] and/or [email protected].

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      Tickets

      $15.00 Member

      $20.00 Non Member

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