Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 6:30PM to 8:00PM

This Event will be delivered via Zoom Meeting

Note: Registrants will be sent a confirmation email, and a reminder email with the Zoom link prior to the meeting!

Agenda:
6:30 - 6:45 pm – Get Connected, Introductions & Announcements
6:45 - 7:40 pm – Guest Speaker – Nicholas Errico
7:40 - 7:55 pm – Q&A
7:55 - 8:00 pm – Final remarks and close out

The PM for this event is: Rick Caudill - [email protected]

Registration closes: Monday, October 5, 2026 at Midnight

AI: From Chess to Skynet, Johnny Cab & Beyond
with Nicholas Errico

Join Nicholas as he takes the audience through the buildup to present day AI. He colorfully describes the supporting technologies, when they came about, and how now is the time of the "Perfect Storm" where all capabilities come together. He then moves on to discuss how running AI Projects are different, but perfectly manageable by true "Project Leaders." Lastly, the audience is encouraged to reflect on what the state of the economy, job market, and impact of AI on the Project Management Industry entails.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand why now, what capabilities AI relies upon 
• Form that "Project Leader" mindset and take on AI Projects
• Prepare yourself for the new AI & Business environment

PDU Info: You will need to record and self-report your PDU's for this activity. Following the guidelines of the new CCR program and the PMI Talent Triangle®, the PDU's for this course can be applied as follows: 1.0 PDU - Business Acumen

Presenter: Nicholas Errico
Nicholas “The New York Cowboy” is a dynamic speaker and leader in professional services, known for transforming complex ideas into engaging, memorable experiences. A PMP since 1997, he holds all 16 PMI certifications along with more than 30 cloud and AI credentials across NVIDIA, AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure—totaling over 150 professional certifications and reflecting a deep commitment to lifelong learning.

A sought-after speaker at PMI events nationwide, Nicholas delivers keynotes, and AI discussions/presentations that are equal parts educational, entertaining, and story-driven. His unique style blends practical insight with humor and real-world experience, ensuring audiences stay engaged while gaining actionable knowledge they can immediately apply.

He is also the author of Off the Beaten Path – A Project Management Field Guide, a resource valued by professionals seeking grounded, experience-based guidance beyond theory.

Originally from New York and now based in Dallas with his wife, three children, and dog, Nicholas brings authenticity, energy, and perspective to every talk. His philosophy is simple: meaningful learning should be engaging, thought-provoking, and, above all, memorable.

Nicholas Errico
www.NicholasJamesErrico.com
[email protected]