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Delivering giga projects requires more than technical expertise, it demands adaptive leadership, integrated governance systems, and resilient organizational capability. At the same time, the infrastructure sector faces a critical shortage of skilled professionals, particularly at senior leadership levels.

This session explores the intersection of giga project management and gender inclusion, highlighting how advancing women into strategic leadership roles enhances decision-making, risk oversight, and stakeholder alignment. The discussion will examine:

• The leadership competencies required for giga-scale delivery
• Governance structures that enable performance at scale
• Workforce development strategies to close the talent gap
• The role of digital platforms and integrated strategies in modern execution

Participants will gain research-driven frameworks and practical tools to strengthen their organizations’ leadership capacity while building more inclusive and future-ready project ecosystems.

Presenters: Kimberly Dowdell, Alexia Nalewaik, Rachael Keeble, Harri Emari