140th PMI Bulgaria Chapter Meeting with Milena Milanova

Topic: From Ideas to Impact: How Project anagement Turns Innovation into Business Value
Organizations rarely struggle with generating ideas; the true challenge lies in transforming those ideas into measurable business value. As uncertainty increases, innovation has evolved from a standalone initiative into a critical strategic capability. In this session, we will explore how Project Management acts as the bridge between strategy and execution, turning innovative concepts into successful products, services, and organizational transformations. Through practical experience and real-world examples, you will discover how to create the conditions for innovation to deliver sustainable value.
Execution vs. Ideas: Understand why innovation success depends more on execution capabilities than the quality of the initial idea.
Strategic Evolution: Explore how Project Management has evolved into a strategic capability enabling innovation and entrepreneurship.
Practical Connectivity: Discover approaches to connecting strategy, portfolios, and project delivery with innovation.
Organizational Capability: Identify the specific capabilities required to consistently transform ideas into business value.
18:30: Registration and Welcome
19:00: Keynote Presentation: From Ideas to Impact
20:00: Q&A and Open Discussion
20:30: Networking and Cocktail
Milena Milanova
MIE | PMP® | PMOCP™ | WPS™ | DT | NLP Coach | Certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Method Facilitator
Milena Milanova is an entrepreneur and innovation strategist with over 15 years of international experience in business management, organizational transformation, strategic execution, digital innovation, and growth marketing. She specializes in helping organizations translate strategy into measurable business value through innovative business models, digital transformation, and project management.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Milena is certified as a Proj