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Global Knowledge Sharing & Professional Growth
Share international experiences and support growth in sustainable project delivery and impact measurement.
Beyond Delivery: Projects That Shape a Sustainable World
Initiated by PMI Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter to position project professionals as key actors in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices through projects.
June 27, 2026
One-Day Virtual Forum
Platform: Zoom
Working Language: English
About the Forum
Empowering project professionals to drive sustainable impact
The forum responds to growing stakeholder expectations, regulatory pressures, and organizational commitments to sustainability and climate action. It addresses a capability gap among project professionals in understanding, integrating, and measuring SDG/ESG impact at project, program, and portfolio levels.
By providing practical knowledge, peer examples, and networking opportunities, the forum supports PMI's mission to empower project professionals to drive positive change in Georgia, the wider region, and globally.
Event Objectives
What this forum aims to achieve
Key outcomes shaping the conversations, sessions, and connections of the day.
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Worldwide Collaboration & Networking
Encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing among PMI communities and professionals globally.
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Practical SDG Integration & Real Case Studies
Hands-on approaches and real-world case studies for embedding SDGs into projects, programs, and portfolios.
Forum Agenda
A day designed for insight & impact
All sessions are delivered live via Zoom.
How to Register: Registration is free and takes only a few minutes.
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The event link (ZOOM) will be sent to your email address a few days before the event.
We look forward to seeing you on June 27!
All times are Georgian Standard Time (GMT+4) — set your alarm, sync your calendar, and join us from anywhere on the planet!
- 12:00 – 12:15 (GMT+4)
Virtual Door Open and Welcome
Nestan Abramishvili, Director of Membership & Volunteer Engagement, PMI Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter
- 12:15 – 12:30 (GMT+4)
Sustainability the Key Driver of Project Success: Integrating the P5 Standards in the way you plan, execute and measure the impact of projects
Lucila Dotto, PMI Executive Director and Global Head of Sustainability
- 12:30 – 12:45 (GMT+4)
The Cost of Intelligence: What Lives Beneath a Sustainable Project
Anri Jikia, PMI Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter President
- 12:45 – 14:00 (GMT+4)
Session 1: Understanding SDGs and ESG in Project
- 12:45 – 13:00 (GMT+4)
Where Do I Start? Navigating PMI and GPM Sustainability Resources with Confidence
Mike Roberts, PMI New Zealand Chapter
- 13:00 – 13:15 (GMT+4)
From Ambition to Execution: Building the Business Case for Sustainability
Shushan Khachatryan, PMI Sustainability Champion for EMEA Region
- 13:15 – 13:30 (GMT+4)
Gold stripping: requirement minimalism for sustainable projects and enterprises
Joachim Dehais, PMI Switzerland Chapter
- 13:30 – 13:45 (GMT+4)
The Human Evolution of Project Leadership: Leading with an ESG Mindset
Luis Eduardo Reyes Plasencia, PMI Madrid, Spain Chapter
- 13:45 – 14:00 (GMT+4)
The Value Behind Value: Why SDGs Belong in Every Project Leader's Mindset
Irina Aghapishvili, PMI Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter
- 14:00 – 14:15 (GMT+4)
Break
- 14:15 – 15:30 (GMT+4)
Session 2: Embedding Sustainable Development Goals in Project Frameworks
- 14:15 – 14:30 (GMT+4)
Practical Approaches to Integrating SDGs in Projects
Dr. Mohamed Gad, PMI Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter
- 14:30 – 14:45 (GMT+4)
Climate-Conscious Project Management
Romain Balet, PMI Galicia, Spain Chapter
- 14:45 – 15:00 (GMT+4)
Beyond Buildings: Delivering Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructure Through Projects
Meriem Merbai, PMI Nova Scotia Chapter
- 15:00 – 15:15 (GMT+4)
The Journey of Sustainable Health Systems - Leveraging Green AI and Digital Transformation
Mazin Gadir, MENA Regional Mentor
- 15:15 – 15:30 (GMT+4)
From Code to Capital: empowering UAE's women professionals in the digital economy
Hilal Mengi, PMI UAE Chapter
- 15:30 – 15:45 (GMT+4)
Break
- 15:45 – 17:00 (GMT+4)
Session 3: Future Trends in Sustainable Project Management
- 15:45 – 16:00 (GMT+4)
A Winning Culture for Sustainable Projects: ESG & Change Management to Accelerate the Success at Times of AI
Yuliya Zhevno, PMI Region Mentor - Central Asia & Eastern Europe
- 16:00 – 16:15 (GMT+4)
From Group to Tribe: Building Sustainable Teams That Deliver Beyond Projects
Lorenzo Vetrano, PMI Southern Italy Chapter
- 16:15 – 16:30 (GMT+4)
Why Lasting Organizations Are Built on Human Wisdom Rather Than Automation
Lela Machaidze, PMI Nova Scotia Chapter
- 16:30 – 16:45 (GMT+4)
Beyond Sustainability: How Project Management Offices (PMO) Create Long-Term Value
Ismail AlShehri, PMI KSA Chapter
- 16:45 – 17:00 (GMT+4)
The Future Project Manager: Skills for 2030+
Gulshan Alizada, PMI Lithuania Chapter
- 17:00 (GMT+4)
Closing Remarks
Featured Speakers
Voices shaping responsible delivery
International leaders, practitioners, and thinkers from across the project community.
Lucila Dotto
Speaker
Global Head of Sustainability at the Project Management Institute and Executive Director
Helps leaders connect performance with human value, ensuring that strategy and culture evolve together.
Anri Jikia
Speaker
PMI Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter
CIO, technology executive with deep expertise in IT strategy, digital transformation, enterprise governance & project portfolio management.
Mike Roberts
Speaker
PMI New Zealand Chapter
The Training Practice Lead at Millpond, a leading Authorised Training Partner operating across New Zealand and Australia.
Shushan Khachatryan
Speaker
PMI Sustainability Champion for EMEA Region
Helps organizations translate complex sustainability & transformation ambitions into structured, measurable execution.
Joachim Dehais
Speaker
PMI Switzerland Chapter
Enterprise architect and independent management consultant with a career spanning advanced research and practical business transformation.
Luis Eduardo Reyes Plasencia
Speaker
PMI Madrid, Spain Chapter
IT Project Manager and international speaker with more than 15 years of experience leading digital transformation, software development.
Irina Aghapishvili
Speaker
PMI Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter
An internationally certified trainer & trainer of trainers, renowned for her proficiency in leadership, ethics & organizational development.
Mohamed Gad
Speaker
PMI Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter
Dr. Mohammed Gad is the CEO of Technical Development Solutions Co.
Romain Balet
Speaker
PMI Galicia, Spain Chapter
A senior engineering and project manager with more than 20 years of experience delivering complex industrial transformation projects.
Meriem Merbai
Speaker
PMI Nova Scotia Chapter
PMP-certified architect and healthcare infrastructure professional with over a decade of experience across architecture.
Mazin Gadir
PMI MENA Regional Mentor
Project Management Institute
PMI MENA Regional Mentor, Health Informatics futurist, Startup Mentor and Coach, inspiring international Keynote speaker.
Hilal Mengi
Speaker
PMI UAE Chapter
Serving on the Board of Advisors for The British University in Dubai and Chairwoman of G100.
Yuliya Zhevno
Speaker
PMI Region Mentor - Eastern Europe
A consultant & trainer with extensive practical experience in organizational change management, ESG transformation, project management.
Lorenzo Vetrano
Speaker
PMI Southern Italy Chapter
An international speaker, Agile Committee Manager at PMI-SIC, project manager, and agile coach passionate about transforming groups.
Lela Machaidze
Speaker
PMI Nova Scotia Chapter
Director of Programs and Service Delivery at Capstone Project Solutions, over 20+ years of experience driving project delivery excellence.
Ismail Alshehri
Speaker
PMI KSA Chapter
A distinguished executive leader & strategic transformation expert with extensive experience in portfolio, program & project management.
Gulshan Alizada
Speaker
PMI Lithuania Chapter
VP of Membership at the PMI Lithuania Chapter, PMP® certified with over five years of experience leading digital transformation.
Forum Moderators
Guiding the conversations
Experienced facilitators steering sessions, panels, and networking across the day.
Sopio Lezhava
Senior Volunteer - Membership & Volunteer Engagement Division
PMI Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter
A former member of BOD at PMI Tbilisi Georgia Chapter. Certified Project Manager.
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Tamar Mumladze
Volunteer Project Coordinator - Marketing, Communications & Social Media
PMI Tbilisi, Georgia Chapter
A customer experience professional with 7+ years of experience in the banking sector.
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Secure your seat at the global table
Join project professionals, sustainability leaders, and global experts for an inspiring virtual forum focused on shaping a more sustainable future through projects.
June 27, 2026
One-Day Virtual Forum
Platform: Zoom
Working Language: English
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