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2026 Roundtables
At WashU's Roundtables, we're more than just a platform — we're a one-of-a-kind community of professionals united by common goals. Here, individuals in similar fields converge to share insights, discuss challenges and collaboratively enhance their craft. Your expertise, experiences, and collective knowledge form the backbone of this dynamic exchange, making Roundtables a hub where specialized knowledge flourishes and professionals grow together.
These are the topics we will be covering this year.
- April 2 - Data Security, AI, and the Project Manager’s New Role
- This session will provide a foundational understanding and operational framework for project managers involved in data security and AI realization. Less than five years ago, Yotam Segev cofounded Cyera to solve the practical, enterprise-scale problem of data security. Then, the world changed: as the AI boom materialized, data became the essential fuel for corporations to make their AI dreams a reality. That’s put Cyera in an important position within organizations in need of new frameworks for data security and data management – defending a company’s information from a multitude of new threats, including agentic attacks, while enabling internal data to power new AI applications.
- May 7 - Orchestrating Change in the Age of Continuous Disruption
- Today’s projects operate in a constant state of change. This session equips leaders and project managers with practical strategies to navigate ongoing disruption, align teams, and keep initiatives moving forward. Learn how to anticipate shifts, communicate effectively through uncertainty, and turn continuous change into a competitive advantage rather than a constant setback.
- June 4 - Psychological Safety: How Project Managers Shape Team Performance
- High-performing project teams don’t happen by accident – they’re built on trust and open communication. This session explores how project managers can create psychological safety that encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and accountability. Learn practical strategies to help foster honest dialogue, reduce conflict, and improve team performance across every phase of your projects.
- August 6 - Trust, Credibility, and Political Capital: What Experienced PMs Wish They Had Known Sooner
- Technical skills alone don’t drive project success – relationships do. This session reveals the unwritten rules of influence that seasoned Project Managers and executives learned the hard way. Discover how to build trust, strengthen credibility, and grow your political capital to gain support, resolve conflicts, and move projects forward more effectively.
- September 3 - Big Bets, Small Bets: Mitigating the risk of poor project outcomes
- We've all sat through the kickoff for the big, expensive, all-or-nothing project that everyone quietly braces for, because deep down we know most of these don't deliver what we hoped. It's not a coincidence, it's a pattern. And it's one we can break. This session is about learning to think like the best product teams and the best investors do: not by throwing everything at one moonshot and hoping it lands, but by making small, smart, fast bets that tell you what's actually worth doing before you commit real time and money. We'll trade war stories, borrow a few tricks from how companies like Basecamp plan their work, and leave with a simple, memorable way to shrink a big risky swing into something you can validate in weeks, not years.
- October 1 - Workshop: AI Tools for Project Managers
- Discover how AI can simplify your day-to-day project work. In this interactive workshop, Project Managers will learn practical ways to use AI for scheduling, reporting, risk tracking, and communication. Walk away with ready-to-use tools and techniques that help you save time, improve accuracy, and stay ahead of project challenges – without adding complexity to your workflow.
Project Management / Agile
We are kicking off the Project Management Roundtable in April. Connect with project management professionals to share successes, challenges and insights. The cost is $1,800 for the 6 x ½ day sessions or $350 for an individual session.
8:30-11:30 a.m. breakfast included
- April 2
- May 7
- June 4
- Break in July - No roundtable
- August 6
- September 3
- October 1
September 3, 2026 Project Management Roundtable
Big Bets, Small Bets: Mitigating the risk of poor project outcomes
We've all sat through the kickoff for the big, expensive, all-or-nothing project that everyone quietly braces for, because deep down we know most of these don't deliver what we hoped. It's not a coincidence, it's a pattern. And it's one we can break.
This session is about learning to think like the best product teams and the best investors do: not by throwing everything at one moonshot and hoping it lands, but by making small, smart, fast bets that tell you what's actually worth doing before you commit real time and money. We'll trade war stories, borrow a few tricks from how companies like Basecamp plan their work, and leave with a simple, memorable way to shrink a big risky swing into something you can validate in weeks, not years.
This isn't a lecture. Come ready to talk, push back, and work through your own live projects with the group. You'll leave with a tool you can use in your very next planning conversation, and a sharper instinct for one of the most valuable questions a team can ask: what's the smallest bet we can make to find out if this is worth doing at all?
Whether you sit in IT, the business, or somewhere in between, this session is for anyone who's tired of watching big, well-intentioned projects fizzle out and wants a better way forward.
Past roundtables
April 2 - Data Security, AI, and the Project Manager’s New Role
This session will provide a foundational understanding and operational framework for project managers involved in data security and AI realization. Less than five years ago, Yotam Segev cofounded Cyera to solve the practical, enterprise-scale problem of data security. Then, the world changed: as the AI boom materialized, data became the essential fuel for corporations to make their AI dreams a reality. That’s put Cyera in an important position within organizations in need of new frameworks for data security and data management – defending a company’s information from a multitude of new threats, including agentic attacks, while enabling internal data to power new AI applications.
Speakers
Gregory Graff is a seasoned Technology Leader and AI security evangelist with extensive experience guiding Fortune 500 organizations through modern cybersecurity complexities. Specializing in AI-driven security solutions, he has built and led high performing Engineering teams that deliver tailored, high-impact security architectures. His expertise bridges traditional data networking and security foundations with cutting edge cloud computing and AI technologies, enabling seamless hybrid environments and robust risk mitigation. Passionate about evangelization, he translates complex technical concepts into compelling business value, conducting thorough assessments to align innovative solutions with strategic client goals and drive measurable outcomes.
Gregory is a recognized thought leader in the AI security space, frequently sharing insights about the necessity of AI-powered, behavior-based protection in today’s threat landscape. Committed to fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation, he equips teams and organizations to stay ahead of adversaries while unlocking operational value.
He is eager to bring his strategic perspective to audiences seeking to modernize security postures in an AI accelerated world.
Greg focuses on bridging the gap between security strategy and business outcomes, helping organizations gain visibility into their data attack surface while maintaining speed and innovation. His work centers on practical approaches to data security, governance, and responsible AI adoption in complex enterprise environments.
May 7 - Orchestrating Change in the Age of Continuous Disruption
Today’s projects operate in a constant state of change. This session equips leaders and project managers with practical strategies to navigate ongoing disruption, align teams, and keep initiatives moving forward. Learn how to anticipate shifts, communicate effectively through uncertainty, and turn continuous change into a competitive advantage rather than a constant setback.
Email boyne@wustl.edu for more information about 2026 roundtables or to purchase a seat.