PDD 2025

Four Decades of Cultivating Professional Development 

Past, Present, and Possibilities 

 

Welcome to the 2025 Annual Professional Development Day hosted by the PMI Carolina Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI). As the leading professional association in project management, PMI continues to set the standard for excellence and innovation in the field. One of our chapter's missions is to provide unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, networking, and leadership in the industry.

 

Our Professional Development Day is designed to bring together project professionals and practitioners from all sectors to learn from recognized and sought-after industry leaders. Each session is carefully curated to ensure that the topics are not only relevant but also impactful, offering insights and tools that can be applied directly to your projects. 

 

Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this conference offers something for everyone. Engage with peers, exchange ideas, and discover new strategies to drive success in your projects. Join us in shaping the future of project management as we celebrate the Four Decades of Cultivating Professional Development - Past, Present, and Possibilities.

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

We invite you to join us in celebrating our 40th Anniversary, beginning on Friday night, October 17, 2025, with a special party.  On Saturday, October 18, 2025, participate in our in-person Professional Development Day, or you can register for On-demand. 

01.

Choose Your Learning Option

In-Person (Includes On-Demand Access) or On-Demand.

02.

Variety of Speakers

2 Keynotes plus 9 Speakers with 3 Tracks.

03.

Networking

In-Person Option Gives the Attendee Opportunites to Network & Make New Connections.

04.

Maintain Your Credentials

Earn Up to 11 PDUs.

PDD 2025

Keynote Speakers!

Lee R. Lambert, PMP

CEO | Lambert Consulting Group

Opening Keynote

Anthony R. Reed, MBA, MS, CPA, PMP

Owner | Running to Leadership LLC

Closing Keynote

PMI Carolina

Past Presidents Panelists

Jennifer Baker

Nealand Lewis Sr

Rhonda Evans

PDD 2025

Cultivating Professional Development

Will Case

Microsoft

From Internet to AI: Evolution of Problem-Solving in Digital Innovation

Segun Akiniemy

Microsoft

Agentic AI: From Acronyms to Applications

Barb Wilson

Albemarle

Navigating the Project Manager/Change Manager Relationship

Stephanie Luck

Compass Digital

Confident Leadership: Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon in Project Management

Sherry Latten

Latten & Associates

Influential Leadership as a Project Manager

Matt Quick

Head of Military Affairs, Sergeant Major

Continue Your Mission: The Project Profession

Cathy Ivey

Cathy Ivey Consulting, LLC

Shifting your Inclusion Perspective-Past, Present and Possibilities

Michael Martin II

UnitedHealth Group

The People Aspect of Hybrid Organizations

Jen Adelhardt

Founder Strategic Curiosity​

Past Assumptions, Future Potential: Unlocking the Superpowers of Neurodiverse Project Teams

Saturday October 18, 2025

8:15 AM - 4:30 PM, EDT

Agenda 

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Early Bird Registration is open and ends on September 12, 2025!

Register Here

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