Project Controls Inspiration Day
Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to the future of Project Controls!
Practical information
📅 Date: 23rd of September 2025
📍 Location: Sint-Michiels Castle, Sint-Katelijne-Waver
💡 Theme: From Primavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud
About the Event
This year’s edition of Project Controls Inspiration Day comes with a change of scenery. Sadly, our trusted venue Tivoli Castle was lost to a fire earlier this year. While we’ll miss that familiar setting, we’re excited to welcome you to Tivoli's beautiful sister estate: St. Michiel's Castle in Sint-Katelijne-Waver.
The focus this time is the move from Primavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud. We will explore how teams make the switch, what lean planning looks like in the cloud, and where Oracle is taking the platform next. If your company already runs OPC, the day will still inspire you to get the most out of the tool. We will share real project stories, lessons from large-scale roll-outs, and a first look at upcoming features you will want to test.
Join us on September 23rd at Sint-Michiels Castle to discover the cloud-based future of project controls.
The Project Controls Inspiration Day is proof that knowledge sharing stems from a genuine desire to inspire, connect, collaborate, and uplift one another. It is always a pleasure to join.
What to Expect
- Expert insights – hear how leading teams are moving daily work from Primavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud.
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Real connections – meet fellow professionals, swap lessons, and grow your network in a relaxed setting.
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Inspiring sessions – see lean scheduling live in OPC and get an early look at the features coming in the next releases.
You can find the full program for the day below. Save your seat at the PCID by registering below.
Program
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10:00 |
Welcome |
Stijn Van de Vonder (Proove) |
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10:30 |
The switch from P6 to OPC from an expert’s perspective |
Sonny Vandenbruaene (Proove) |
Switching from Primavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud has been a learning experience. OPC brings many useful features and improvements that make daily work easier, although there are some drawbacks. From a project controls expert’s view, Sonny will share real experiences to replace fear of the unknown with practical insight - going beyond the sales talk to show how it works in everyday use. |
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11:15 |
Short Break |
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11:30 |
Lean Scheduling in OPC |
Stan Meuser (Proove) |
LEAN Scheduling in OPC bridges the gap between planning and execution on site. Discover how to connect CPM schedules with field teams, to make them more reliable, transparent, and supported across the organization. Gain practical insights to improve workflow predictability, team commitment, and project performance, while reducing waste and delays. |
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12:15 |
Lunch |
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13:15 |
The John Cockerill case: OPC as an enterprise solution |
Gauthier Counet (John Cockerill) & Frédéric Debouche (Proove) |
The John Cockerill case demonstrates how Oracle Primavera Cloud was implemented as an enterprise-wide solution. From defining core objectives to final rollout, the presentation outlines the journey, key decisions, and organizational changes that enabled a new, integrated approach to managing projects - delivering greater transparency, alignment, and control across the portfolio. |
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14:00 |
Short Break |
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14:15 |
The ITER case: implementing OPC in a megaproject context |
Sebastien Konig & Ke Zhang (ITER) |
ITER, one of the world’s most ambitious megaprojects, partnered with Proove to migrate from Primavera P6 to Oracle Primavera Cloud. In just months, the joint IT and Project Controls teams overcame the complexity of nearly 100 schedulers, 300+ stakeholders, and advanced planning and cost processes. This presentation shares key insights, challenges, lessons learned, and next steps from the transformation. |
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15:00 |
Oracle Primavera: roadmap and discussion |
Dave Hammal (Oracle) |
Oracle’s Dave Hammal will share the future roadmap for Oracle Primavera Cloud and its role within Oracle’s broader product suite, including Aconex and Unifier. He will highlight upcoming features, integrations, and performance upgrades, offering a behind-the-scenes look at planned developments. Participants will see how OPC’s evolution can enhance project planning, control, collaboration, and overall portfolio management. |
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15:45 |
Closing Remarks |
Stijn Van de Vonder (Proove) |
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16:00 |
Networking & Drink |
Do you want to get inspired?
Please note: we have reached full capacity for this event. Any new registrations will now be added to our waiting list. We’ll contact you to confirm your place if a spot becomes available. Thank you for your interest! We’ll do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible.
