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PMXPO 2020

March 26, 2020 | online

We start the new decade with a bang as we present the 13th edition of our annual virtual conference and exhibition! Whether you’re a seasoned PM or new to the field, PMXPO provides an excellent opportunity to learn, network, earn PDUs and broaden your perspective on project management. This year’s show is headlined by keynote speaker Cara Brookins, a bestselling author who rebuilt her broken family by building her own house watching “how-to” videos on YouTube.

PMI® Business Analysis Virtual Conference 2019

November 13, 2019 | Online

Join us for PMI Business Analysis Virtual Conference 2019! This virtual event will explore the latest trends in business analysis and provide you with the insights, resources, and tools to advance your career and enhance project success.

PMI Talent & Technology Symposium 2019

June 12, 2019 | Online

The PMI Talent & Technology Symposium 2019 explores the impact of rapidly changing technologies on the project management profession across industries. Participants will gain an understanding of how to better position themselves for growth and to identify talent for their project teams.

Upcoming Webinars

AI and Sustainability: Navigating the Two-Way Street for Project Leaders

Jun 4, 2026 9:00 AM EDT (UTC-4)

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This webinar explores the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and sustainability, examining both the opportunities and risks AI presents for project managers. Attendees will learn how AI can support sustainable delivery while also understanding its environmental, ethical, and governance challenges. Drawing on emerging standards and practitioner insights, the session offers practical guidance for responsibly integrating AI into sustainability strategies without falling into common governance or greenwashing pitfalls.

Sustainability After Closeout: Regenerative Leadership & MORE

Jun 4, 2026 12:00 PM EDT (UTC-4)

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This webinar explores how project leaders can design for long-term sustainability by connecting implementation, transition, and closure decisions. Using frameworks such as the Green Project Management P5 Standard, attendees will examine how governance, stakeholder readiness, reporting, and responsible exit planning influence lasting project value. The session also highlights transition stress testing and strategies for building adaptive capacity so teams and communities can sustain outcomes independently after project closeout.

On-demand Webinars

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In My Shoes: Forging bonds beyond Titles, Working Experiences, Ages, and Borders

by Laura Lazzerini, Yasmina Khelifi, Megan Speight, Rashad Issa, Joy Toney, Haikal El Abed

May 19, 2026 | 56:24 | Views: 136 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.67 / 5

In a globalized workforce, professional labels such as job titles and age often act as barriers to genuine connection. This one-hour panel discussion explores how to peel back these identities to build human-centric collaboration and achieve project success across all borders.

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SCARE to CARES: Leading Through Chaos

by Saby Waraich

May 14, 2026 | 61:14 | Views: 2,174 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.67 / 5

Leaders today face constant pressure, uncertainty, and change. This session introduces the SCARE to CARES framework to help you lead with clarity, trust, and calm when it matters most.

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Save Time With Tools + Templates

Project Management Roles and Responsibilities

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UPDATED TEMPLATE! The project management roles and responsibilities template is designed to consider the project management support that is required in managing and supporting a project. The template reflects the role and contributions of the project manager, as well as Project Management Office (PMO) and methodology support roles, where those exist.

Sponsor/PM Partnership Health Assessment

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by Lonnie Pacelli

If you have friction in your sponsor relationships, there are guidelines you should consider—and then decide where you and your sponsor have the most room to improve. To help, check out this assessment template to identify areas to improve the sponsor/PM partnership health. Use in conjunction with the article 12 Guidelines to Build a Sustainable Sponsor/PM Partnership.

PMO Leader Attributes Introspection Template

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by Hussain Bandukwala

The purpose of this tool is to conduct a self-introspection on attributes that are essential for a PMO leadership role. Self-identify your current level of the listed key PMO leadership attributes, completing the "Current," "Aspirations" and "Prioritization" columns. Use in conjunction with the upcoming on-demand webinar Evolution of a PMO Leader - Lessons from Matthew McConaughey.

Meeting Planning and Follow-Up Checklist (Japanese Translation)

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会議は企業生活に必要な部分ですが、会議があり、時間の浪費があります。 このチェックリストは、生産性を高め、実施し、フォローアップするのに役立ちます。

Learn From Others

How Project Managers Can Demonstrate Business Acumen on Every Project

by Mike Donoghue May 29, 2026

Business acumen isn’t just something that executives or other higher-ups have—it’s a skill that project managers can access and exhibit on a regular basis and within each project, no matter the size of the endeavor or type of industry.

Leading AI-Driven Digital Transformation: Lessons for Project and Product Professionals

by Anup Gupta May 29, 2026

With the infusion of AI into digital platforms, the role of the project professional is expanding yet again. But technology does not deliver transformation; disciplined project and product management does. This PM shares five lessons learned.

5 Ways to Improve Engagement

by Lonnie Pacelli May 20, 2026

Global manager engagement has been consistently dropping. Here are five things to consider to improve engagement for both you and your team—and get more passionate about your work.

The First Step in Developing Better Business Acumen

by Andy Jordan May 20, 2026

For many project managers, the need to develop business acumen is relatively new. It can also be intimidating. So what’s the best way to go about it?

7 Ways to Make a Good First PM Impression

by Lonnie Pacelli May 13, 2026

Creating a positive first impression is about preparation, intentionality, and basic human decency. Here are seven things to do—and a few this practitioner learned not to do—when entering a new project relationship.

Topic Teasers Vol. 187: Distance, Culture and Time Zones...Oh, My!

by Barbee Davis, MA, PHR, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA May 13, 2026

Question: I am happy that my employer is with a company that is expanding overseas at a time when many organizations are doing layoffs or folding altogether. But traditional/waterfall practices have been how we arrange our projects, and I am concerned with the fact that we will be bringing IT features to our production products. I think usually they are more agile teams who work with IT, right? With the language, culture, pressures of a new branch, and time zones to consider…how can I possibly set up a way to manage our international projects?

No Sponsor? No Problem: 7 Strategies When Your Project Lacks Executive Support

by Antonio Nieto May 6, 2026

Not everyone has the luxury of choosing their sponsor or pausing a project. These seven creative, tested strategies are designed for real-world project leaders navigating organizational complexity, where titles don’t always equal commitment.

Enterprise Agility Executive Voices Series: Heidi Musser

by PMI May 5, 2026

As part of the development of the Manifesto for Enterprise Agility, PMI spoke with a range of executive leaders to gather insights on what enterprise agility looks like in practice. Here, Heidi Musser addresses leading reinvention—and psychological safety in the era of AI.

Your Calendar Is Your Real Strategy Document

by Bart Gerardi April 22, 2026

Most leaders do not drift from their priorities because they lack conviction. They drift because calendars accumulate faster than they are examined. If strategy is about choice, then your calendar is where those choices become visible.

Stop Avoiding Conflict...Start Using It

by Michael Wood April 16, 2026

The most effective project managers don’t avoid conflict; they get skilled at it. They treat every stakeholder disagreement not as a threat to the project, but as information about where the real risks are hiding.