American Projects & Portfolio Leadership Summit

Dear Colleagues,

The world feels tense. Distrust is growing. Walls are going up - not just physically, but economically, politically, and ideologically. But we believe something different.

We believe that the future won’t be shaped by loud voices at the top, but by the quiet power of those who build, deliver, and lead from the ground up. You are those people. Whether you’re powering cities, healing lives, or protecting nations, your projects aren’t just business - they are how the world works. And they are how the world moves forward.

In recent months, we’ve seen protectionist rhetoric and trade conflicts begin to divide long-standing partners. But the response from the global business community must be bold, clear, and united: True power doesn’t come from tariffs or nationalism. It comes from trust, from trade, and from transnational cooperation.

From Asia to Europe, North America to the Middle East, real prosperity is built by companies and people working together across borders. Access to global markets is not a threat - it is the lifeblood of innovation and stability.

And peace is not guaranteed by military might, but by mutual investment and economic interdependence. That’s why I’m inviting you - wherever you’re from - to join us in Las Vegas for the 2nd Annual American Projects & Portfolio Leadership Summit.

This is a summit for the leaders who power, heal, and protect societies - through energy, healthcare, and defense projects. It is a platform for those who believe that freedom, ingenuity, collaboration, and openness are not just values we talk about - they are the principles we build with.

When we meet, learn, and work together - across sectors, across systems, and across borders - we don’t just move business forward. We move humanity forward.

So join us. Let’s connect project professionals from across the free and open world - not in reaction to fear, but in pursuit of progress.

Let’s show the world what’s possible when we build together with purpose.

Miro Hornak

CEO, Why Summits

The American Projects & Portfolio Leadership Summit is the premier event for senior leaders responsible for delivering complex, high-impact initiatives across three pillars of American excellence: Energy, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Defense & Security. Now in its second year, this summit brings together decision-makers to share strategic insights, showcase innovation, and build partnerships that support the successful execution of critical projects nationwide.

Whether you’re upgrading energy infrastructure, accelerating drug development, or leading mission-critical defense programs, this event equips you with the tools, perspectives, and connections to drive results in high-stakes environments.

Shape the Future of Mission-Critical Projects

This event brings brings together experts-across energy, healthcare, and defense-for a shared experience designed to inspire, connect, and align. In a world of escalating complexity, the ability to execute bold strategies across portfolios is no longer a competitive edge-it’s a necessity. That’s why

our program is focused on the shared challenges and leadership priorities faced by professionals delivering high-stakes projects in mission-critical industries. Through thought-provoking keynotes, solution-driven sponsor sessions, and cross-sector panel discussions, we’ll explore how organizations are

navigating transformation, accelerating delivery, and enabling resilience-from boardroom to field execution.

Key Themes:

• Unified Vision
  A rare opportunity to learn across industries and build a common language of execution

• Shared Challenges

  Addressing complexity, agility, governance, and risk across different sectors

• PMOs as Enablers

  Exploring the rising strategic role of PMOs and portfolio leaders

• Digital & Data Futures

  Showcasing how new tools and technologies are reshaping delivery

• Sponsor Insight

  Featuring leading PPM, digital, and data solution providers with proven use cases