Strategic Leadership in the Age of AI: Empowering Project Managers for Digital Transformation

September 18, 2025 - 6:00pm
Four Points by Sheraton 566 Ploenchit Road Lumpini, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Lecture Details

In today’s era of accelerating innovation, project managers stand at a critical inflection point. This session examines how AI is transforming the project management discipline, redefining traditional roles while presenting new opportunities for impact, velocity, and foresight.

Drawing from real-world enterprise experience, this talk examines the evolving role of project leaders in an AI-augmented world: from leveraging predictive intelligence in planning to navigating ethical dilemmas in automation. Participants will gain insights into practical frameworks, leadership mindset shifts, and digital fluency needed to thrive in transformation programs.

The audience will walk away with tools and inspiration to lead with confidence amid complexity and to champion AI adoption responsibly, turning disruption into a strategic advantage.

Speaker Profile

Athikom Kanchanavibhu serves as 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 (𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗢) at Mitr Phol Group, where he leads the 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺-𝘁𝗼-𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 digital reinvention of Asia’s largest sugar and bio-based products company. With over two decades of experience across consulting and industry, including Accenture and Nestlé, he brings deep expertise in AI, cybersecurity, digital business, and SAP transformation.

A certified PMP and SAP professional, Athikom holds an MBA and MIS from Chulalongkorn University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Innovation Management. He has received prestigious honors including the IDC CIO100 and CSO30 Awards, and is a frequent speaker and advisor on digital leadership in Southeast Asia.

Passionate about empowering future-ready teams, Athikom is committed to advancing responsible AI adoption and unlocking long-term enterprise value through project excellence.

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Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 18:15 – 20:30
Fees: 600 THB for members; 800 THB for non-members
Location: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel (previously known as Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Hotel)
PDUs: 2 PDUs (1 Power Skills, 1 Ways of Working)

Registration for this event is closed by 10 AM

PDUs

This event qualifies for 2 PDUs (1 Power Skills and 1 Ways of Working). If you are a PMI Thailand Chapter member, these PDUs will be registered for you by the Chapter. If you are not a member, you will have to submit these PDUs yourself. For more information on how to submit PDUs, follow this guideline.

EVENT INFO :

Speaker:Athikom Kanchanavibhu
Start Date:September 18, 2025
Start Time:6:00pm
End Date:September 18, 2025
End Time:8:30pm
Location:Four Points by Sheraton 566 Ploenchit Road Lumpini, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Website:pmithai.org
Organizer:PMI Thailand