ProjectChat 2026

"Accelerating Capability | Empowering the Next Generation"

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Why ProjectChat?

What is ProjectChat?

ProjectChat 2026 will showcase some of the world's thought-leaders in the PPM industry, delivering thought-provoking presentations on topics which will span across a Project Lifecycle.

Who should attend?

PMO teams in Portfolio, Program or Project offices | Program & Project Performance Managers | Schedulers | Earned Value Cost Management Analysts | Project Performance Directors & Managers | Risk Management Analysts | Project Industry Consultants | Users of the Deltek PPM Suite

What to expect?

At ProjectChat 2026 you can expect high profile keynote addresses, with Multiple tracks running in parallel over two days, covering topics that span the entire Project Management lifecycle. The conference provides professional development and unique networking opportunities.

WHEN

Monday-Wednesday
March 23-25, 2026

WHERE

Hilton Adelaide,
233 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA

WHO

Check out our list of speakers Soon to be announced

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED

ProjectChat 2026 Speakers

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Chris Deeble, AO CSC

Deputy Secretary - CASG
Department of Defence

Ian Spencer - Defence SA

Ian Spencer

Executive Director - Defence and Industry
Defence SA

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Drew Nugent

Director - Master Planning and Estimation
Saab Australia

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Peter Sexton

Transformation/Reform Program Leader
NRI Australia & New Zealand

Masterclass Facilitators

Dr. Keith Joiner-2026 ProjectChat

Dr Keith Joiner

Senior Lecturer Test, Evaluation & Aircraft Systems
ADFA

12 principles for assurance of AI enabled systems

Keith Nordin and Nik Slepushkin - ProPricer ProjectChat MasterClass

Keith Nordin & Nik Slepushkin

Senior Director Specialty Sales & Product Management
Deltek ProPricer

Price Estimation & Cost Forecasting Ecosystem using ProPricer Technology

Meri-and-Brad- Unlocking and Maximising the Value of the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR)

Meri Duncanson & Brad Richardson

SME
Scope Works

Unlocking and Maximising the Value of the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR)

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Kestrel Stone & Nick Jago

SME
Elemental Projects

Project Management Capability & Maturity: A Gamified Simulation

Speakers to be announced soon!

The traditional themed dinner has been announced - “A Night at the GRAMMY Awards,”
Delegates are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite pop star, and walk the red carpet.

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Organisations Represented at ProjectChat 2026

Scope Works

Moments from ProjectChat 2026

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Join Australia’s most valuable and thought-provoking PM conference now!