FUTUREPMO TECH SUMMIT | Microsoft Manchester
3 Jun @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm BST
About this event
Are you looking to take your PMO to the next level? Join us at the FuturePMO Tech Summit at the Microsoft office in Manchester to discover how Microsoft Planner Premium and the Wellingtone Accelerator+ can transform the way your organisation delivers projects.
Whether you’re currently using Microsoft Project Online (which retires in September 2026), another project management tool, or looking to establish a new approach altogether, this event will help you explore modern, AI-powered solutions built within Microsoft 365. Learn how leading organisations have evolved their PMOs with enhanced visibility, governance, and collaboration which are supported within your M365 environment.
Agenda
09:30 – 10:00
Networking and Refreshments
10:00 – 10:45
Introductions and project maturity
10:45 – 11:30
Microsoft Planner Premium Demo
11:30 – 11:45
Break
11:45 – 12:15
Customer Story – TBC
12:15 – 12:25
Licensing Overview
12:25 – 12:45
Implementation Approach – Food for Thought
12:45 – 13:15
Lunch and Networking
Recognised as Microsoft’s Leading Global PPM Partner
We’re proud to have been named Microsoft’s 2025 Partner of the Year for Project and Portfolio Management, recognising our work helping organisations transform their PMOs with Planner Premium, Accelerator+, and the wider Microsoft ecosystem. This award reflects the trust our clients place in us and our commitment to shaping the future of modern project delivery.
What to expect?
Why attend?
Transform Your PMO: Understand how implementing Microsoft Planner Premium can streamline processes, ensure consistency, and improve project outcomes.
Expert Insights: Hear from industry experts about the future of PMOs and how to stay ahead of the curve.
Real-Life Success Stories: Learn from organisations that have successfully migrated from spreadsheets to the Microsoft Project platform.
Hands-On Demos: Experience a live solution demonstration of how these powerful tools work together to enhance your project management capabilities.
Who should attend?
PMO Directors, PMO Managers, Heads of Project Management, IT Directors, Portfolio Managers, Project Managers, Programme Managers, Project Support, Heads of Transformation
Any organisations currently using Project Online and looking to migrate over to Planner Premium before it retires in September 2026 are also encouraged to attend to learn more about their options.
Please note that registrations will only be accepted from business email addresses. We do reserve the right to void registrations. To ensure the best possible experience for all attendees, we kindly request registrations from organisations directly interested in exploring Microsoft Project for the web and its benefits only. By submitting the form, you are registering your interest in the event. Your place will be confirmed at a later date based on event availability.
Speakers
Baz Khinda
Baz Khinda is an experienced Microsoft Project Consultant and a Director at Wellingtone. He also works closely with the Microsoft UK Project team as a P-SSP, where he is often tasked with helping organisations address their project pains and increase their project management maturity.
He has been directly involved in a significant number of implementations across an array of organisations spanning both private and public sectors and numerous verticals. With his background, Baz is well-versed in educating organisations on the benefits they can realise through Microsoft.
Vince Hines
Vince Hines is the Managing Director of Wellingtone. He is an expert Project Management Consultant, having worked with clients across the UK, US, and Europe. He retains several professional qualifications, including MAPM. He has extensive real-world experience in developing client project management maturity through consulting and training engagements, helping them improve their use of formal project management tools and techniques. He has delivered customised training courses to thousands of delegates.
