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Exploring how project controls is evolving from traditional reporting and performance monitoring into a strategic, AI-enabled decision function. What AI can realistically deliver today for project management, beyond the hype - from planning and scheduling, to risk management, project delivery and improving productivity and efficiency. Covering common misconceptions about AI, practical adoption, delivering measurable value, and the governance, assurance and trust required to deploy AI responsibly.

This session traces the evolution of project controls:

• Traditional project controls and their bottlenecks - where static reporting and siloed data fall short
• AI in project controls - what AI can actually do beyond the hype, common misconceptions, how to get started, how to deliver real value with AI, and AI governance and trust
• Digital tools enabling the shift - BIM, cloud-based platforms, automation and real-time data

Benefits of attending

• Understand where traditional project controls approaches break down, and what's replacing them
• Get a practical, myth-busting introduction to AI in project controls, including how to start using it responsibly
• Understand how project controls professionals can move into a more strategic, influencing role

Organiser:  APM Republic of Ireland Network

CPD:  2.00

Ticket prices:

Student member: Free

Associate member: Free

Member: Free

Non-member: £20

Corporate Partner/Affiliate employee: £10

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Programme subject to change

17:30 – Registration and refreshments

18:00 – Presentations

20:00 – Close

Speaker:

Dr. Houssem Jerbi - CEO, Smart PMO

Dr. Houssem Jerbi is a pioneer in applying AI to transform capital project delivery. He is the founder of Smart PMO, an award-winning AI platform that learns from past project data to de-risk and optimise outcomes of capital projects.

With over 18 years of international experience, Houssem has led AI transformation initiatives across multiple industries. His previous roles include Lead Data Scientist at Meta (formerly Facebook) and AI Director at leading global consultancies. He currently advises governments and companies across Europe, US, and the Middle East on AI strategy and implementation for capital projects.

Houssem holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Toulouse, France.

Aidan Kenny - Associate Director, Information Management, AtkinsRéalis

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