AI in the Room: What Every Project Manager Needs to Know Right Now
James Garner and Yoshi Soornack
Time
09.30 - 10.15
AI is already reshaping how projects are planned, tracked and delivered - but most PMs are still figuring out where to start. In this session, James Garner and Yoshi Soornack cut through the noise to give a practical, honest view of what AI means for project management today. From tools you can use tomorrow to the skills that will matter most in an AI-augmented world, this is the session for PMs who want to get ahead of the curve rather than catch up with it.
Your Takeaways from the Session
- It’s influencing how projects are planned, monitored, and managed right now – not some future scenario PMs can ignore.
- There are AI tools PMs can begin using immediately to support planning, reporting, and analysis rather than trying to overhaul everything at once.
- In an AI-supported world, the focus shifts more towards judgement, decision-making, stakeholder management, and knowing how to use AI effectively.
About James and Yoshi
James Garner is the founder of Project Flux and a recognised voice on the impact of AI and data in project delivery. With a background in quantity surveying and data analytics, he now focuses on digital transformation and the use of AI to improve how complex projects are planned and delivered. He publishes the Project Flux newsletter and co-hosts the Project Flux podcast, helping project professionals stay ahead of developments in AI, technology, and digital delivery. James is the Head of AI and Data at Gleeds.
Yoshi Soornack is co-host of the Project Flux podcast, where he explores the intersection of AI, technology, and project delivery with industry experts. He works in digital communications within the built environment sector and has a strong interest in how data and emerging technologies are shaping the future of projects and professional careers. Yoshi is an Associate Director of AI and Data at Gleeds.