DiSHA 2026, organised by the PMI Pune Chapter, brought together project leaders, practitioners, and technology innovators from across industries to explore the future of project management in an AI-driven world. As the Gold Partner for the event, Efforti was proud to play a central role in shaping conversations around execution intelligence, leadership clarity, and modern project delivery.

Our participation at DiSHA 2026 was more than a sponsorship; it was a strategic opportunity to engage directly with the project management community, understand emerging challenges, and demonstrate how intelligent systems can redefine execution in today’s complex, hybrid work environments.

From strong engagement at our booth to an impactful keynote presentation and interactive activities, the event marked a significant milestone in Efforti’s journey of building meaningful connections and advancing the category of AI-powered leadership assistance.

A Platform for Meaningful Engagement

Throughout the event, Efforti’s booth emerged as a vibrant hub for interaction, learning, and discussion. With consistent footfall across sessions, attendees actively engaged with our team to explore how organisations can move beyond traditional task tracking and adopt a more predictive, insight-driven approach to execution.

Visitors shared real-world challenges around fragmented tools, delayed visibility, excessive follow-ups, and decision-making based on incomplete data. These conversations reinforced what we see every day in the market: project leaders are looking for systems that don’t just report status but explain reality.

The booth became a space for collaborative dialogue, where practitioners, program managers, and senior leaders discussed how AI can help simplify complexity, surface risks early, and enable better outcomes. These exchanges offered us invaluable, ground-level insights into evolving expectations and operational realities.

A Story of Modern Project Execution

One of the defining moments of Efforti’s presence at DiSHA 2026 was the keynote presentation delivered by Rishabh, titled “A Story of Modern Project Execution: When ‘On Track’ Stops Meaning Anything.”

The session resonated strongly with the audience by addressing a common pain point: projects that appear healthy on dashboards but reveal critical issues too late. Drawing from real-world scenarios, the presentation highlighted how modern teams lose time through status chasing, manual consolidation, and disconnected updates, as outlined in Efforti’s presentation deck

The talk explored why adding more tools, reports, and meetings often increases confusion rather than clarity, and how risks tend to live in scattered conversations instead of structured systems. This reframing helped participants recognise that execution challenges are rarely caused by lack of effort but by lack of visibility and context.

Rishabh then demonstrated how Efforti enables a shift from reactive management to proactive orchestration by connecting tools, capturing real-time updates, applying AI signals, and building a unified execution layer. The audience particularly appreciated the focus on early warnings, reliable insights, and ownership clarity capabilities that directly address everyday operational bottlenecks.

The session concluded with measurable impact indicators, showing how intelligent execution platforms can reduce status chasing, accelerate delivery cycles, and strengthen team alignment. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with participants describing the session as practical, relatable, and immediately applicable.

Trivia Quiz and PMI Survey

Beyond formal sessions, Efforti placed strong emphasis on experiential engagement. The trivia quiz based on project execution challenges and AI-driven insights added an energetic dimension to the event. It encouraged participants to reflect on real operational patterns while keeping the atmosphere dynamic and inclusive.

The PMI survey initiative further deepened engagement by inviting attendees to share their perspectives on leadership, technology adoption, and execution maturity. These inputs provided valuable qualitative data on market readiness, adoption barriers, and future expectations.

Recognising quiz and survey winners during the event created a sense of community and participation, reinforcing Efforti’s commitment to learning with and from the ecosystem.

Insights from Attendee Interactions

One of the most valuable outcomes of DiSHA 2026 was the opportunity to listen.

Through structured discussions and informal conversations, we gathered firsthand insights into what project leaders truly need today. Many organisations are struggling with tool overload, where multiple platforms exist but none provide a holistic view.

Leaders are seeking early risk indicators rather than post-facto reports. There is a growing demand for systems that reduce manual coordination without compromising accountability.

Teams want AI to be practical, explainable, and aligned with business outcomes not experimental.

These learnings reaffirm Efforti’s positioning as an AI Leadership Assistant focused on orchestration, foresight, and measurable impact. The event validated that the market is moving decisively toward intelligent execution frameworks that balance automation with human judgment.

Strengthening Brand Presence and Market Positioning

As a Gold Partner, Efforti’s branding was visible across key touchpoints, strengthening recall and credibility among attendees. From booth design to presentation narratives and interactive initiatives, every element reinforced our core message: clarity drives confidence, and intelligence drives execution.

The strong footfall, extended booth conversations, and post-session inquiries demonstrated growing recognition of Efforti as a serious player in the execution intelligence space. Many attendees expressed interest in pilot programs, demos, and follow-up discussions, indicating healthy conversion momentum beyond the event.

Equally important was the qualitative feedback. Participants appreciated Efforti’s clear articulation of problems, absence of unnecessary jargon, and focus on outcomes rather than features. This reinforced our strategy of positioning technology as an enabler of leadership, not a replacement for it.

Collaboration with the PMI Ecosystem

DiSHA 2026 reaffirmed the importance of collaboration between technology innovators and professional bodies like PMI. The event created a platform where theory, practice, and innovation converged.

Efforti values this partnership as a long-term opportunity to contribute to capability building, knowledge sharing, and community development. By aligning our product vision with practitioner needs, we aim to support the next generation of project leaders in navigating complexity with confidence.

Building on Momentum

Our experience at DiSHA 2026 marks an important step in Efforti’s growth journey. The event strengthened our market understanding, expanded our network, and validated our strategic direction.

Moving forward, insights gathered from the event will inform product enhancements, content initiatives, and customer engagement strategies. We will continue investing in platforms, partnerships, and programs that enable leaders to shift from firefighting to foresight.

The conversations, connections, and collaborations formed at DiSHA 2026 are not endpoints; they are foundations.

Conclusion

Efforti’s participation at DiSHA 2026 was a powerful demonstration of how thoughtful engagement, relevant storytelling, and practical innovation can create lasting impact.

From high booth engagement and a standout keynote to interactive learning and meaningful market insights, every element contributed to reinforcing our mission: helping organisations execute with clarity, confidence, and intelligence.

We extend our gratitude to the PMI Pune Chapter, event organisers, participants, and partners for creating a platform that enables meaningful dialogue and collective progress. As we continue building the future of intelligent execution, DiSHA 2026 will remain a defining chapter in our journey.