Quantum Technologies Unleashed: Project Management’s Grand Challenge
The United Nations declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technologies, and with good reason. Quantum technologies are set to transform industries through breakthroughs in medicine, materials science, fraud detection, cyber resilience, and more. But with extraordinary capability comes unprecedented risk.
As quantum technologies advance, so do quantum-enabled threats. Malicious actors equipped with quantum tools could gain access to the most sensitive data and systems, including nuclear secrets, military strategies, financial records, health data, and proprietary software. The countdown to Q-Day has begun, and organisations must be ready.
About the Presentation
The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM™) invites you to this engaging and practical session delivered by AIPM™ 2025 Project Management Achievement Awards (PMAA™) winner Dr. Greg Skulmoski, alongside a distinguished team of experts: Dr. Cen-Ying Lee, Dr. Alex Lang, Dr. Ashkan Memari, and D. Olabode (Bode) Ogunmakinde.
Together, they will demystify the quantum revolution and unpack the decade-long wave of complex, high-stakes quantum technology programs heading straight for our PMOs.
Attendees will be introduced to a real-world program of quantum technology projects managed using familiar methods, tools, and processes. The program aligns with globally recognised standards and frameworks including:
- The NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- ITIL Service Management
- ISO Standards
The result is a practical, scalable, best-practice approach to quantum technology program delivery, adaptable to most organisations, most of the time.
Why This Matters for Project Professionals?
Quantum technologies represent the next major frontier for project professionals. Leading organisations are already adopting quantum tools and preparing for quantum-enabled threats. PMOs and technology leaders will need to plan, manage, and optimise these transformative programs.
For those unprepared… Encryptogeddon may arrive sooner than expected!
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Who is this event for?
- Project professionals across all sectors
- PMO leaders and managers
- Technology executives and cybersecurity specialists
- Anyone looking to future-proof their career
Key Takeaways
- Understand the basics of quantum technologies as they apply to project management.
- Discover the severe quantum risks most Australian organisations now face.
- Explore the quantum technologies early adopters are implementing today, and how they’re safeguarding against quantum threats.
- Learn the quantum literacy and skills needed to lead and excel in quantum technologies program management.
Price
- Members: Complimentary
- Non-members: $55 (including GST)
- Registration closes: 23/02/2026, 11:59 PM AEDT
Speakers
Greg Skulmoski PhD, MBA, BEd, CITP, FBCS, is an award-winning project manager with experience leading projects across Australia, the Middle East, and Canada, including the Smartphone-Connected Pacemaker Devices program recognized in Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2021. A contributor to the *Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (2000)* and other PMI frameworks, he now teaches risk and project innovation management at Bond University. He is also the author of several acclaimed books, including *Shields Up: Cybersecurity Project Management* and co-authored works on cybersecurity and quantum technologies.
Cen-Ying Lee, PhD, B. QS, MSc. CCM., FHEA, is an academic and researcher at Bond University specializing in sustainability and emerging technologies in the built environment. Her publication, “A Mixed Review of the Adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Sustainability,” was ranked among the top 1% of Engineering papers by Essential Science Indicators in 2020. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate construction management courses, integrating research-led teaching with a focus on technological innovation.
With 20 years of global industry experience, Alex Lang PhD focuses on integrating external information into companies to transform them into Open Organisations through effective processes and structures. He studies the shift from line to project-centered organisations to plan and optimize innovations such as quantum technologies. His recent work also explores balancing risks and opportunities in dynamic environments and understanding employee behavior.
Dr. Ashkan Memari PhD, MEng, BEng, FHEA, is an academic and researcher at Central Queensland University with international experience across the Middle East, South Asia, and Australia. His research focuses on sustainability, with one of his works on sustainable supplier selection ranking among the top 10 most cited globally. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate Project Management courses and recently published *The Impact of Lean Production on Operational Performance*.
Dr. Olabode (Bode) Ogunmakinde
Olabode (Bode) Ogunmakinde PhD, is I am a Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead in Construction Management with over 13 years of international academic experience and a PhD in Building from the University of Newcastle, Australia. My research spans sustainable construction, the circular economy, disaster resilience, and digital innovation, with over 50 publications, significant research funding, and global recognition. I collaborate widely with academia, industry, and government to apply my work to real-world construction practice.