PMI Canberra May 2026 - Hybrid Event: The Hidden Secret of AI Success

Kathleen Walch

Kathleen Walch is Director of AI Engagement and Community at PMI. She co-developed the CPMAI methodology at Cognilytica — now adopted by hundreds of multinational organisations, government agencies, and NGOs globally. Kathleen is a regular contributor to Forbes, Fortune, CIO, and TechTarget, and hosts the AI Today podcast.

This session unpacks the real reasons AI initiatives fall short and walks you through CPMAI — the proven, step-by-step methodology now used by Fortune 1000 firms and government agencies worldwide to successfully run and manage AI projects.

In this session, you will learn:

• The top 10 reasons AI projects fail — and how to avoid them
• How to apply the CPMAI methodology to your AI initiatives
• Real-world case studies of AI project failures and successes
• How CPMAI aligns to the PMBOK framework
• Trustworthy AI considerations for responsible project delivery