WEBINAR | Beyond Project Online: Smarter, AI-Powered Planning with Planner Premium & Accelerator+
21st Oct 2025@12:00 pm– 12:30 pm EDT
About this webinar
With the retirement of Microsoft Project online approaching sooner than you think, organizations face a pivotal moment in their project management journey. In this webinar, we build upon our previous session that introduced migration options, taking a deeper dive into transitioning to Microsoft Planner Premium, enhanced by the Wellingtone Accelerator+ Power App.
Discover how this modern solution—fully integrated within Microsoft 365—brings together intuitive planning, Copilot AI capabilities, and seamless collaboration through Microsoft Teams. It’s a powerful and practical alternative to Project Online.
Whether you’ve already mapped out your next steps or are just beginning to explore your options, this session will provide the clarity and confidence you need to move forward with your migration journey.
What will we cover?
Comparison between Project Online vs. Planner Premium & Accelerator+
The advantages to Planner, including:
- Copilot AI for smarter planning
- A redesigned scheduling interface
- Integration with Microsoft Teams
- Pro collaboration licensing model
How Accelerator+ extends Planner Premium for enterprise-grade governance, reporting, and portfolio visibility
Who should attend?
While all are welcome, the following groups will likely derive the most value from this event: PMO Directors, PMO Managers, Heads of Project Management, IT Directors, Portfolio Managers, Project Managers, Program Managers, and Project Support.
What to expect at our webinar?
Live Q&A: Interact with our experts and get your questions answered in real time
Post-Event Resources: Receive a detailed article summarizing the key takeaways from the session
On-Demand Access: This session will be recorded and made available on our YouTube channel so you can revisit the content or catch up if you miss it live.
Meet the Presenters
Baz Khinda
Baz Khinda is an experienced Microsoft PPM Consultant and a VP at Wellingtone. In addition, he also works closely with the Microsoft UK Project team as a P-SSP where he is often tasked with helping organizations address their PPM pains and increase their project management maturity.
He has been directly involved in many 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.
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 consultancy firm. Nicole is also certified in Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, underscoring her commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
