The Next Edge
A Professional Development Experience
Designed for Leaders at Every Level.
This is a day for everyone—whether you're an experienced professional or just getting started. The day kicks off with an inspiring keynote from renowned educator and author Dr. Angela Long, followed by your choice of breakout sessions in either Project Management or Change Management.
A Day of Insight & Action.
Begin with a keynote by Dr. Angela Long, then choose between breakout sessions in Project or Change Management. Enjoy a Power Networking Lunch, followed by a hands-on, gamified workshop full of strategy, collaboration, and friendly competition.
Skills. Strategy. Connection.
Certified project managers and change managers can earn 5 PDU’s in a fun, engaging environment, while those new to the field will gain valuable tools, insight into certification pathways and connections with industry leaders — all at an accessible price point.
Professional Growth, Real-World Value.
Whether you're earning PDUs or just exploring your next step, this experience was built to be accessible without sacrificing impact. For just $30 (INIE Members) or $35 (Non-Members), you'll walk away with powerful insights, new connections, and actionable skills you can put to work right away.
Your Day at a Glance
Opening Keynote
The Human Element in an AI World with Dr. Angela Long
AI is changing the way we lead, work, and adapt, but the most powerful tool in any transformation is still human insight. In this keynote, Dr. Angela Long explores the intersection of innovation and humanity, offering a visionary take on how change leaders and project managers can help organizations move forward with confidence.
About the Speaker
Dr. Angela Long is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and researcher focused on the future of work and learning. As Chief Engagement Officer at Tallahassee State College, she leads strategic initiatives including the President’s Leadership Institute. Her past roles include Director of Learning and Innovation at the Florida Department of Education and co-editor of Innovative Ideas for Community Colleges. Dr. Long is the creator of the Six Factors theory for nontraditional student success and is currently writing on how AI is reshaping education and workforce development. She co-leads the Future Ready Tallahassee initiative and recently presented at the UN’s AI for Good Summit in Geneva. Dr. Long also holds certifications in the future of work and AI leadership and serves on national advisory boards including the AACC and the Myers-Briggs Company.
Breakout Sessions:
Project Management + Change Management
PMP® Certification: A Comprehensive Guide to Certification
Ready to join the ranks of over 1.2 million PMP-certified professionals worldwide? This interactive workshop cuts through the complexity and confusion surrounding PMP® certification, delivering a clear roadmap to exam success and career advancement. You'll walk away with actionable insights, personalized planning tools, and insider knowledge that typically takes months to discover on your own.
This session includes:
Exploring the PMP® certification exam’s content and structure including the key content domains
Identifying key study resources and exam preparation tools and determining which will work best for you
Developing a personalized pathway to your PMP® certification exam and avoiding pitfalls that derail candidates
Reviewing tips for exam day including strategies to use your testing time efficiently
Best practices to a successful exam application
CCMP® Certification: Building a Roadmap to Certification Success
Ready to join the ranks of over 1.2 million PMP-certified professionals worldwide? This interactive workshop cuts through the complexity and confusion surrounding PMP® certification, delivering a clear roadmap to exam success and career advancement. You'll walk away with actionable insights, personalized planning tools, and insider knowledge that typically takes months to discover on your own.
This session includes:
Exploring the PMP® certification exam’s content and structure including the key content domains
Identifying key study resources and exam preparation tools and determining which will work best for you
Developing a personalized pathway to your PMP® certification exam and avoiding pitfalls that derail candidates
Reviewing tips for exam day including strategies to use your testing time efficiently
Best practices to a successful exam application
Power Hour Networking Lunch
The Association of Change Management Professionals
ACMP is dedicated to advancing the discipline of change management through education, certification, and community. We empower professionals to lead change with confidence, drive transformation across industries, and build resilient organizations through proven practices and shared knowledge.
We exist to help people navigate change—because change is constant, and leadership matters.
ACMP is a global community of change practitioners, educators, and leaders committed to advancing the profession of change management. We equip individuals and organizations with the tools, standards, and support needed to lead change effectively and sustainably. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just stepping into the field, ACMP connects you to the knowledge and community you need to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Sponsored by
Phillip Johnson, CCMP is a certified change management professional with 20+ years of experience leading transformation across public sector programs. He chairs the ACMP Florida Chapter’s Professional Development Committee and leads the ACMP Public Sector Committee in Tallahassee. His background spans workforce development, healthcare, and education, with roles in nonprofit leadership, grants management, and consulting with Ernst & Young and KPMG. An experienced educator, Phillip regularly delivers workshops on change management, WIOA, and public sector innovation.
The Project Management Institute
Our purpose is more than a statement. It's our reason for being and the force that guides everything we do. The world needs more projects to succeed. We need Project Professionals to take ownership of project success and successful implementation of critical projects. And we believe we have the unique ability to help. Together, we can impact our world through project success.
We answered one simple question: how can we leverage our superpowers to impact the world?
Our community is our superpower. With our strong heritage as the first and largest global organization for project professionals, our community inspires, connects and empowers people to get things done. And the world needs meaningful change. For every great idea, there needs to be a plan for action—and one that can adjust to deliver, despite inevitable change. We help current and aspiring project professionals build their skills so they are equipped to solve the toughest challenges now facing people, organizations and the planet.
Gamify Project Management Session
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Michael Black, PMP is the Program Management & Oversight Administrator at the Florida Digital Service, where he leads statewide project management standards and oversees major IT initiatives. He began his PM career at the Florida Department of Revenue, managing diverse projects in data, software, security, and change management. Michael holds multiple certifications, including PMP, Certified ScrumMaster®, and PMI-approved trainer credentials. Passionate about professional development, he’s actively pursuing advanced certifications in agile and PMO leadership.
Event Close + Connections
Reflect. Reconnect. Recharge.
This closing space is designed for meaningful conversations without the pressure of a session or schedule. Reconnect with new contacts, ask speakers your last burning questions, or simply reflect on the insights that moved you most. Whether you’re solidifying a new partnership, trading contact info, or quietly soaking in what the day meant for you, this is your summit moment.