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February 2026 PMI Austin Lunch & Learn  

Headline: Using AI to level up your Project Management - Showcasing Microsoft Planner, Accelerator+ and Copilot Agents 

 
PMI Austin Lunch & Learn – Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT | Virtual | Earn 1 Ways of Working PDU 

Learn AI-powered project automation as we take a tour of the Microsoft Project/Planner suite,  Explore the new modern interface, understand licensing options, and discover its game-changing capabilities 

You’ll learn how to: 

• Extend your PMO’s capabilities: See how the Accelerator+ Power App enhances Planner Premium to support Portfolio Management Offices. 

• AI-powered project automation: Learn how Microsoft Copilot Agents transform the way you plan, execute, and manage tasks by leveraging artificial intelligence. 

Cost: Free – Sponsored by Wellingtone - Winners of  Microsoft's  Global 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award for Project and Portfolio Management 

About the speakers:

Nicole Pietrangelo

As a dedicated Project Management Consultant at Wellingtone, Nicole thrives on translating complex business needs and project management methodologies into seamless technological solutions. With a track record of successful projects, she specializes in guiding organizations through the entire software deployment lifecycle.  

Before joining Wellingtone, Nicole held several key positions, including Director of Technology at a previous project management consulting firm. Nicole is also certified in Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, underscoring her commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements. 

Baz Khinda

Baz is an experienced Microsoft PPM Consultant and a VP at Wellingtone, a leading Microsoft PPM Gold Partner. In addition to this, he also works closely with the Microsoft UK Project team as a PSSP where he is often tasked with helping organizations address their PPM pains and increase their project management maturity. 

He has been directly involved in a significant number of implementations across an array of organizations that span both private and public sectors as well as numerous verticals. With his background, Baz is well versed in educating organizations on the benefits they can realize through Microsoft PPM.. 

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