This year’s Deltek ProjectCon 2025 will be held at the Gaylord Rockies in Denver, Colorado, on November 10-12, 2025. Influenced by Deltek users, this conference is a celebration of Deltek products, featuring Keynote Speakers, Headline Speakers and hundreds of Tracks.
Keynote Speakers
Opening Welcome Keynote
Bob Hughes, CEO and President of Deltek
Warren Linscott, Chief Product Officer, Deltek
Dinakar Hituvalli, Chief Technology Officer, Deltek
Bob Hughes will share an exclusive look at the state of the business and the road ahead, offering an insight into the priorities that will shape the future. Warren and Dinkar will reveal how Deltek is embracing the power of AI to supercharge efficiency, boost productivity and drive bold innovation across their solutions.
Headline Speakers
Resilience, Reinvention & the Power of a Second Act
Lindsey Vonn is one of the most decorated skiers of all time. In a conversation with Deltek Chief Commercial Officer Natasha Engan, Lindsey will offer an inspiring message, reflecting on life as an elite athlete. Lindsey will highlight lessons in reinvention, resilience and overcoming adversity. Delegates will walk away with insights to help turn setbacks into comebacks and embrace the power of the second act.
The Bold Ones: How to Innovate and Disrupt Ourselves
Shawn Kanungo is the author of the ‘Bold Ones’ celebrated by McKinsey. Shawn, with his unique energy and bold ideas, will captivate the audience with his stories of innovation and change. Shawn will discuss the future of AI and reveal how AI is transforming every industry. Shawn will offer a roadmap of how AI can be harnessed to change the working environment. Shawn will challenge uncertainty, viewing it as an advantage.
to equip in a time of constant change.
Tracks
With over 275 tracks available, we’ve offered a varying sample of what to expect at Deltek ProjectCon 2025, ranging from Product Updates, Tips and Tricks, Customer Success Stories, Panel Discussions and more. The tracks we are featuring will be run by Deltek professionals unless otherwise specified.
Product Updates
Deltek Product Updates will be available, allowing delegates to discover the enhancements recently released and those planned. These product update sessions will offer a unique opportunity to engage with Product Management, learn about upcoming product plans, ask questions, and provide feedback. The product updates available will be:
- Acumen with Robert Edwards, Sr. Director, PPM,
- Cobra and WInsight Analytics with Dan Demangos, Product Director, PPM,
- Open Plan with Gabriella Calhoun, Product Manager,
- Deltek PM Compass with Jack Newton, Product Director,
President & CEO, Bob Hughes, will present ‘Deltek Updates and Innovation’.
Bob will provide an exclusive look at the current state of the business and the road ahead. Bob will explain how Deltek is embracing the power of AI to transform its products—unlocking new levels of efficiency, productivity, and innovation for your organization. Bob will reveal how the future of AI is being built into the tools you use every day.
Deltek Enterprise Risk Management with Robert Edwards, Sr. Director, PPM,
Delegates will be able to explore how Deltek’s new Enterprise Risk Management solution helps teams proactively manage risk across projects. This session highlights key features, including centralized risk registers, mitigation plans, integration with tools such as Acumen Risk, and role-based workflows that facilitate collaboration and reporting. Robert will explain how Enterprise Risk Management supports better decisions, stronger compliance, and more predictable outcomes.
Kevin Korus, Product Director, will present ‘Innovation in Action: A Look Ahead with the TIP Technologies Roadmap’.
Kevin will unveil what’s coming next in TIP Technologies, from major roadmap milestones to new features in development. Through live feature-ranking and direct user input, Kevin will reveal the direction Deltek are heading and how users will influence what they build next.
Tips and Tricks
Evangelos Filis, Principal Solutions Engineer, will present ‘Revolutionize Your Forensic Analysis with Deltek Acumen.’ Evangelos will explain how Acumen can now take it to the next level by introducing Half-Step Analysis. Evangelos will reveal how Half-Step Analysis, a cutting-edge feature, is designed to supercharge forensic investigations and elevate reporting like never before, accelerating analysis and empowering users to produce more precise and more compelling project reports.
Delissa De Leon, Team Lead, Sr Pncpl Supp Svcs, will present ‘Tips and Tricks to work Smarter in ComputerEase’. Delissa will offer practical tips, shortcuts, and underused functionality that make daily work smoother. Delissa will offer improvement ideas from navigation tricks to configuration suggestions.
Jane Williamson, Principal Consultant, will present ‘Unlock the Power of Ajera’s Manage Projects: What’s New and Why it Matters’. Jane will demonstrate Ajera’s Manage Projects application, walking through the latest 2025 enhancements that make this browser-based tool more powerful, intuitive, and essential than ever. Jane will discuss how, from real-time project visibility to streamlined billing workflows, you’ll see how Manage Projects helps PMs stay informed, accountable, and efficient. Jane will offer practical tips, real-world use cases, and a clear understanding of why this tool belongs in every project manager’s daily routine.
Sydney Unruh, CRM Manager at Salas O’Brien, Angela Miceli, Finance System Analyst at Salas O’Brien, and Amani Khamis, Senior ERP Analyst at Salas O’Brien, will present ‘Master Migration: Align Strategy, Systems and Growth’.
Mergers & acquisitions (M&A) can unlock robust growth—but only if your systems, strategy and people move in sync. In this session, we’ll explore how leading organizations navigate the complex terrain of system migrations during mergers and acquisitions (M&A) without losing momentum. You’ll gain practical guidance on building strategic migration plans, setting achievable timelines and tackling data challenges head-on. We’ll also explore how to choose the right consulting partners, communicate clearly across stakeholders and manage resistance to change. Whether you’re preparing for a transition or in the thick of one, this session will equip you with the tools to align your teams and technology for long-term success.
Customer Success Stories
Kimberly Sheldon, CFO, AVT Simulation and Joshua Nowack, Consultant, Intra Management Solutions, will present ‘Power Boat Boost’.
Kimberley will introduce AVT, based in Orlando, FL, a specialized engineering and leadership company in the simulation industry. A premier small business systems integrator with a focus on Rotary/Fixed Wing Trainers, Augmented/Virtual/Mixed Reality, Maintenance Training and Custom Database Services. AVT required assistance in defining levels of responsibility and accountability. AVT needed a way to generate real, actionable metrics for leadership. Joshua undertook the task of upgrading their tools and processes to better align themselves for future success. AVT modified its process and procedures by utilizing Microsoft Project, Deltek Cobra, and Costpoint Reporting modules. The modernization has significantly improved its project management, leadership decisions and financial reporting accuracy.
Denise Bachleda, Senior Product Manager, will present ‘2025 A Year in Review: Key Enhancements and Customer Wins’. Denise will reflect on what’s changed over the last year with updates and hidden gems. Using real customer cases, Denise will provide a module-by-module recap and highlight key wins.
Panel Discussions
PPM Customer Panel with Eugene Outler, Competitive Intelligence and Insights Manager,
A panel of PPM customers shares their stories, using case studies, best practices, and offers tips and tricks. They will share the lessons they learned from their journey, how they have managed compliance challenges, and what’s next for Earned Value Management.
Conrad Walsh, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, John Dighton, Director, Engineering & Technology, John Meibers, Vice President/General Manager, Kelly Smith, Vice President of Accounting (Owner), T.E.A.M. Solutions, LLC and Bret Tushaus, VP, Product Management, will all form a panel ‘Preparing for the future: Essential Technologies for Contractors.’
Contractors and tech leaders will discuss how technology is evolving fast, and construction companies that adapt early gain a lasting edge. The panel will reveal what’s making the most significant impact today, and what to watch for tomorrow, from mobile apps to automation and cloud services.
John Dighton, Director, Engineering & Technology, Irene Dragoo, Team Lead, Principal Consultant, Mike Hager, Sr. Project Manager, Raymond Global and Bethany Hann, Chief Operating Officer & Associate, Apex Engineers, Inc. will present an interactive panel ‘Unlock Ajera’s Potential: API Innovation and Practical Integrations that Drive Results’. Ajera customers will discuss real-world examples of how teams are solving business challenges and driving results by automating data transfers, integrating with third-party tools, and leveraging the API in creative and practical ways.
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Jarod Maloney, Sr. Solutions Engineer, will present ‘Secrets of Acumen: Simplify your workflow, Improve your results’.
Jarod will offer a walkthrough focusing on new and/or lesser-known features that can be used for evaluating project schedules and preparing them for a risk analysis. Jarod will reveal hidden and advanced features in Acumen to enhance proficiency for existing users and evaluate recent enhancements for prospective users. Jarod will provide schedule quality check features that detect and resolve issues that compromise the accuracy and reliability of the project schedule.
Robert Webster, Principal Consultant, Self-Employed, will present ‘Is PM Compass right for your Organization? The answer is always yes. Robert will demonstrate the functionality of PM Compass and explain how it can be effectively integrated into an organization. Robert will explain how PM Compass can add value. By examining each of the different areas of the software, Robert will provide specific solutions on how they can increase efficiency in the processes and day-to-day operations of organizational efforts.
Dawn Gajewski, Sr. Director, Product Management, will present ‘Project Planning, Reimagined: What if Scenarios, Baseline Insights and Beyond.’ Dawn will explain how VantagePoint can test multiple project plan scenarios, evaluate change orders in isolation, and revisit the original baseline to track project evolution. Using real-world examples, Dawn will demonstrate practical applications and reveal the new multiple plans and multiple baselines features, showing how they support smarter planning and better project insights. Dawn will offer a preview of what’s next in Vantagepoint Resource Planning.
Heather Lark, Sr. Director, Product Management, will present ‘Looking Ahead: The future of ComputerEase & AI’. Heather will reveal a glimpse into AI for ComputerEase and explain how AI and intelligent automation are shaping the future of construction software. Heather will discuss the short-term and long-term vision for smarter workflows, predictive insights, and time-saving features designed to reduce manual effort across workloads.
Thomas Polen, Solutions Architect, will present ‘Risk for the Rest of Us-Deliver Excellence Risk Briefings without a PhD!’ Tom will help to demystify Risk inputs and reporting for all levels of experience. Tom will discuss the best methods of gathering inputs, including one vital prerequisite. Tom will examine risk assessments and gain consensus on the likely conclusions. By analyzing risk assessments interactively, Tom is equipping delegates to perform these functions in Acumen Risk, while empowering analysts to brief their teams using their own style.
Karlo Menoscal, President, Elixir Value Management Systems, will present ‘Surviving the shift: Adapting Project Controls to EIA-748 and FAR Evolution. ‘ Karlo will explain how the federal acquisition environment is undergoing significant transformation in 2025, with major updates to the Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR). Karlo will offer a comprehensive overview of these changes and their implications for contractors and program managers. Karlo will provide Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements as outlined in EIA-748, along with key revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Bethany Holleran, User Experience Manager, will present ‘UX Unlocked: What We’re Working On for PPM’. Bethany will provide an interactive, practical session focused on the latest user experience updates being developed for PPM. Bethany will highlight the current UX improvements aimed at making daily workflows faster, clearer, and more intuitive.
Registration Details
| Type of Ticket | Cost |
| A single ticket | $2,195.00 |
| 4-19 tickets purchased at the same time | $1,995.00 each |
| 20+ tickets purchased at the same time | $1,895.00 each |
Summary
Deltek ProjectCon is a conference for Deltek users, serving as a showcase for Deltek products. The tracks are primarily run by Deltek professionals, who are familiar with the products and may have contributed to their development, alongside input from Deltek users through their UX program. The Deltek professionals will offer a Q&A session after each track. The three keynote speakers are set to entertain and inspire the audience.