Submit Abstract * denotes required field. Presentation Title (think about why a participant would want to listen)* Abstract of Presentation*In 300 Words or less please describe your presentation/paper. Be sure to include 2-3 key take-aways for participants. Are you planning on this being a paper and/or a presentation?* Paper and presentation (Paper will be published by UMD PM Symposium) Presentation only Authors*Please enter all other authors, one per line. Last Name, First Name, Organization, e-Mail and Phone Number. Submitting author should be listed first. Please note who will be presenting virtually on either May 5 or May 6, 2022, example: (presenter).Presenter(s) Biography*Please provide a brief biography for each author who will actually present during the symposium (not a bio for each author). TopicPlease choose both a primary and secondary topic area in which your paper fits best. We ask for a second topic area in case we cannot accommodate your presentation in the primary category you select.Primary Research Topic Category* Agile, DevOps & Hybrid Approaches Biotech/Life Sciences Change Management Data Analytics & Digital Transformation Federal Programs Future/Innovation of Project Management Work (be sure to select a sub-topic below) People in Projects (be sure to select a sub-topic below) Risk Management & Resilience Stakeholder Management & Communications Future/Innovation of Project Management*Please select one of the three sub-topics below.Effect of Artificial Intelligence and AutomationProject, Program and Portfolio ManagementNew PM Tools and SolutionsPeople in Projects*Please select one of the five sub-topics below.Changing Role of the Project ManagerDiversity, Equity, and InclusionImportance of Soft SkillsManaging Remote Teams & Alternative Work SchedulesMotivating Great WorkSecondary Research Topic Category* Agile, DevOps and Hybrid Approaches Biotech/Life Sciences Change Management Data Analytics & Digital Transformation Federal Programs Future/Innovation of Project Management (be sure to select a sub-topic below) People in Projects (be sure to select a sub-topic below) Risk Management & Resilience Stakeholder Management & Communications Future/Innovation of Project Management*Please select one of the three sub-topics below.Effect of Artificial Intelligence and AutomationProject, Program and Portfolio ManagementNew PM Tools and SolutionsPeople in Projects*Please select one of the five sub-topics below.Changing Role of the Project ManagerDiversity, Equity, and InclusionImportance of Soft SkillsManaging Remote Teams & Alternative Work SchedulesMotivating Great WorkPMI Talent Triangle Selection*Please select which of the following PMI Talent Triangle Skills your presentation will address. For more information about the PMI Talent Triangle, learn more Technical Project Management Strategic and Business Management Leadership Submitting AuthorPlease provide your contact information as shown below.Name of Submitting Author* First Last Organization* Position / Title* Email* Cell Phone Number*Author Agreement*If my abstract is selected, I understand that: (1) the event is VIRTUAL and will be held May 5-6, 2022, (2) I will be notified of acceptance in December 2021, (3) the University of Maryland does not pay speaker fees, (4) my presentation will be 30 minutes in length with 10 minutes for Q&A, (5) I will need to register for the event by January 28, 2022 with NO speaker registration fee, (6) my presentation will be recorded for later viewing by participants, (7) papers and draft presentations are due by March 28, 2022, and (8) final presentations are due April 28, 2022. I agree I disagree Did you attend a previous UMD Project Management Symposium?* Yes, I attended a previous UMD Symposium. No, this would be the first time I will participate in the Symposium. How did you hear about the Symposium?* PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.