PMI Showcases AI's Transformative Power in Project Management at South Asia Conference

The Project Management Institute (PMI) held its 16th Project Management South Asia Conference in New Delhi, highlighting AI's transformative impact on the profession. A significant increase in AI tool adoption was reported, driving the need for project managers to upskill. PMI announced strategic acquisitions and AI product upgrades to support this shift.

New Delhi, Delhi, India – The Project Management Institute (PMI) showcased the profound impact of AI on the profession at its 16th Project Management South Asia Conference. PMI's latest research revealed an 86% increase in AI tool adoption among project professionals since January 2024. Notably, two out of five surveyed professionals now use AI tools in over half of their projects. This trend underscores the necessity for project managers to continue learning and experimenting with AI technologies to stay relevant in the evolving landscape.

The conference, themed 'Master Your Future Today in Rapidly Emerging Trends & Economies,' provided actionable insights and best practices for leveraging AI. Among the significant announcements was PMI's acquisition of Cognilytica and the integration of its certifications and learning products into PMI's offerings. Additionally, PMI unveiled upgrades to PMI Infinity™, its AI assistant now powered by GPT-4o (omni), which promises enhanced productivity and workflow optimization.

The event also featured the debut of the PMI Construction Professional certification (PMI-CP)™, aimed at equipping industry professionals with the skills needed to thrive in the dynamic infrastructure sector. The conference concluded with the PMI South Asia Awards, recognizing excellence across various project management categories.

(With inputs from agencies.)