Keynote Speaker · EN & PT

Ideas that move
organisations.

From PMI global stages to corporate leadership summits — Ivan brings rigour, honesty, and genuine experience to every engagement.

80
80+
Events Delivered
2
EN / PT
Languages
12
12+
Countries
Top10
PMI Portugal Voices
Signature Topics

Talks that go beyond
the obvious.

01
Program Leadership
Delivering the Undeliverable
What separates programmes that succeed from those that quietly collapse? Ivan shares 20 years of hard-won lessons about governance, stakeholder management, and the courage to make decisions when the data isn't perfect. A candid, experience-driven talk that challenges conventional PM wisdom.
02
PM Excellence
The PMP Mindset: Beyond the Certification
PMP is the beginning, not the destination. Ivan explores what it really means to operate at the highest levels of project professionalism — the habits, judgment, and ethical grounding that no exam can teach. Ideal for PMI chapter events and professional development conferences.
03
Future of PM
AI & the Project Manager of tomorrow
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how projects are planned, monitored, and delivered. Ivan cuts through the hype to explore what will actually change — and what won't. Practical, grounded, and forward-looking. A session that audiences consistently rate as a highlight.
04
Leadership
Leading Teams Across Cultures
International delivery is harder than international travel. Drawing on experience across Europe, the Americas, and Africa, Ivan shares a framework for building trust, resolving conflict, and creating cohesion in teams that were never designed to work together.
Let's make your
event unforgettable.
Ivan speaks at corporate leadership summits, PMI chapter events, university programmes, and executive retreats. He tailors every talk to the audience and context — no off-the-shelf decks.
Start the Conversation
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Keynote (45–75 min)
Full keynote with Q&A. Suitable for conference main stages, leadership summits, and annual events. Available in EN and PT.
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Panel & Moderation
Expert panellist or moderator for executive discussions. Ivan brings structure and insight to complex conversations.
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Workshop (Half or Full Day)
Interactive, deep-dive sessions for leadership teams on programme governance, PM capability, or AI-readiness.
Audience Feedback
Consistently
rated among
the best
at every event.
"Ivan's keynote was the standout session of our entire conference. He spoke with authority and genuine warmth — the audience was engaged from the first word to the last. We've already invited him back."
— Conference Chair · PMI Chapter · Athens

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