The big picture: At last week’s AI Summit, Richard Govada Joshua from Rio Tinto showed how project managers can guide teams through AI adoption by focusing on structure, clarity, and real business challenges.

Why it matters: AI isn’t replacing people. It’s changing tasks. That shift creates new opportunities for project managers to identify gaps, understand pain points, and help organizations move from ideas to solutions.

What happened: During the pre-summit session, Govada mentored attendees through 30, 60, and 90 day planning. His table tackled real challenges, including building an AI powered platform for global language learning.

What they’re saying: “It was really good to see there are so many gaps. And where I, as a project manager, can pitch in and understand where I can actually fill the gaps in the industry,” Govada said.

The bottom line: The Summit brought together diverse talent (CEOs, developers, and strategists) who articulated their challenges clearly and left with practical next steps. Project managers can play a key role in bridging the gap between AI potential and organizational readiness.