Manthan 2026
Future-Ready PM: Navigating AI • Agility • Sustainability
PMI Mumbai Chapter proudly marks a landmark moment—25 years of building a vibrant community of project professionals, leaders, and volunteers who have shaped the way Mumbai learns, practices, and grows with project management. To celebrate this incredible journey, we present the Silver Jubilee Edition of PM Conclave - Manthan 2026, the Chapter’s flagship annual gathering and one of the most anticipated events for project leaders across industries.
PM Conclave has always been more than a conference—it’s a platform where ideas meet execution, where experience meets emerging thinking, and where the profession collectively reimagines what great project leadership looks like. This special anniversary edition carries that legacy forward with a bold focus on the forces redefining our world: Artificial Intelligence, Agility, and Sustainability.
A Silver Jubilee Celebration Like No Other!
This year’s Conclave carries the spirit of celebration—honoring the Chapter’s journey, acknowledging the professionals who built this community, and recognizing the evolving role of project management in shaping progress.
It is a celebration of where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, and where we are headed next.
As projects become more complex, timelines more compressed, and expectations higher than ever, professionals need a new playbook—one that is data-driven, fast-moving, and purpose-led. Manthan 2026 is designed to empower you with future-ready mindsets, tools, and strategies to lead confidently in this new era.
Why Manthan 2026 Matters?
The next decade of project management won’t be defined only by better plans or faster delivery. It will be shaped by how well we integrate technology, respond to change, and create long-term value for people, businesses, and society.
At Manthan 2026, you’ll explore:
- How AI is transforming decision-making, forecasting, risk management, and the stakeholder engagement.
- What true agility looks like beyond frameworks - Agile thinking as a leadership and delivery advantage.
- How sustainability is moving from a “nice-to-have” to a strategic core of successful projects.
This is where project professionals come to learn what’s next, connect with the right people, and return equipped to lead what’s coming.
What to Expect at Manthan 2026?
1) AI-Driven Transformation
AI is no longer a future trend—it’s a present-day capability that’s rapidly becoming essential in every project environment. In this edition, you’ll discover practical ways to:
- Use AI to improve planning accuracy, predict project outcomes, and make smarter trade-offs.
- Automate routine work and free up time for strategic leadership.
- Enhance responsiveness through intelligent dashboards, real-time insights, and better risk sensing.
- Apply AI ethically and responsibly while maintaining human judgment at the center.
Expect sessions that go beyond buzzwords—focused on real applications, real lessons, and real impact.
2) Leadership in the New Era
The role of the project leader is evolving fast. The most effective leaders today are those who can blend technology with empathy, speed with stability, and adaptability with accountability. At Manthan 2026, you’ll learn how future-ready leaders are:
- Driving collaboration across hybrid and distributed teams.
- Leading through change, uncertainty, and complexity.
- Building cultures of trust, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Communicating clearly in environments overloaded with information and rapid decisions.
These insights will help you strengthen the one advantage AI can’t replace: human leadership.
3) Sustainability & Impact
Projects don’t just deliver outputs—they create outcomes that ripple into communities, ecosystems, and the future of business. Sustainability is now a critical lens for project success. This track explores how to:
- Integrate sustainability into project planning, procurement, and delivery.
- Measure impact beyond cost and schedule - considering social and environmental value.
- Align projects with global and organizational ESG priorities.
- Make responsible decisions that balance speed, innovation, and long-term benefit.
You’ll walk away with ideas to make your projects not only successful, but meaningful.
4) Networking & Collaboration
One of the biggest strengths of PM Conclave is the community it brings together. This year, you’ll have opportunities to connect with:
- Senior project and program leaders from diverse domains.
- PMI members and volunteers who are driving the profession forward.
- Industry experts, coaches, and future-focused thinkers.
- Peers who share your challenges and ambitions.
From corridor conversations to structured networking moments, Manthan 2026 is built to help you form relationships that last beyond the event.
Step Boldly Into the Future
Whether you’re a seasoned leader, an emerging PM, a student of the discipline, or a professional transitioning into project roles, Manthan 2026 offers a space to grow, be inspired, and future-proof your career.
Join us as PMI Mumbai Chapter celebrates 25 years of excellence—
and together, we step into a new era of Future-Ready Project Management.
We look forward to welcoming you to Manthan 2026.
Date: 21 February, 2026
Venue: The Lalit, Mumbai
