August 2026 Chapter Meeting (Virtual)

AI for Project Managers and PMOs:
Past, Present, and Future

Date: Thursday, May 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM EDT (GMT - 4 hours)
Mode: Online (The Zoom link will be emailed after registration.)
PDUs: 1.5 Ways of Working PDU

Join us for a joint meeting of the
PMI Chapters of South Carolina:
Midlands, Charleston, and Palmetto!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way projects and PMOs operate. This session provides project professionals with a practical understanding of where AI has come from, how it is being used today in project environments, and where it is heading next.

Through live demonstrations, attendees will learn how AI is already helping PMs and PMOs streamline administrative work, identify risks earlier, and support better decision-making. The presentation will also introduce the PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)™ methodology as a structured framework for responsible AI adoption and governance.

The session will conclude with a forward-looking discussion on AI agents, autonomous work, and the evolving role of the project manager in the age of AI.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the evolution of AI and why recent advancements are changing project management operations.
• Identify practical use cases for AI in project management work.
• Apply AI techniques to improve reporting, documentation, communication, and operational efficiency.
• Recognize common AI project risks and understand the importance of governance and human oversight.
• Understand how AI agents and autonomous workflows are reshaping the future role of project managers and PMOs.
• Begin developing a roadmap for AI-enabled project delivery within their organizations.

Join fellow PMs across South Carolina as a PMIxAI Champion enlightens us on AI!

Speaker:

George Fountain, Jr.
PMP, CPMAI+E, PMIxAI Champion
https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-fountain-jr-09896837/

George Fountain, Jr. is an IT Project Manager and AI Readiness Strategist with more than 20 years of experience leading complex technology initiatives across federal and commercial sectors. He has managed hundreds of IT projects and over 50 AI implementations in his career.

He is a PMIxAI Champion representing North America and the creator of the StAIR-Ready™ framework, an AI readiness model aligned with CPMAI methodology and NIST AI governance principles. George also holds a certification in AI Project Design and Build from MIT xPRO and is the inventor of multiple AI-driven tools focused on improving how organizations assess readiness, identify opportunities, and execute AI initiatives.

George specializes in helping nonprofit organizations navigate the world of AI—turning uncertainty into practical, structured action. He works with PMOs and project teams to adopt AI as an operational tool to reduce administrative overhead, improve reporting accuracy, strengthen governance, and identify risks earlier in the project lifecycle.

He is a member of the PMI Silver Spring, Maryland Chapter and is passionate about equipping project professionals to succeed in an AI-driven environment.