PMI Memphis — Professional Development Day 2026 (PDD26)
Project Leadership Beyond AI: The Human Advantage. The PMI Memphis Chapter's annual full-day professional development conference for project managers and PMO leaders across the Mid-South.
September 11, 2026 · 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · FedEx Institute of Technology, 365 Innovation Drive, Memphis, TN 38152 · Earn 7 PDUs.
Register
Register on the PMI Memphis event page. Early-bird pricing ends August 11, 2026.
- Member — $250 early-bird / $275 regular
- Non-Member — $275 / $300
- Student — $125 / $150
- Group / corporate (5+ seats) — email info@pmimemphis.org
Agenda (preliminary — subject to change at any time while details are finalized)
- 7:30 AM — Registration & networking breakfast
- 8:30 AM — Opening keynote: The Human Advantage in the Age of AI (1 PDU)
- 9:30 AM — Session 1: AI-Powered Project Planning — Tools That Work (1 PDU)
- 10:30 AM — Networking break & sponsor showcase
- 10:50 AM — Session 2: Emotional Intelligence — The Skill AI Can't Replicate (1 PDU)
- 11:50 AM — Session 3: Strategic Stakeholder Engagement in Digital Environments (1 PDU)
- 12:50 PM — Lunch & chapter business
- 1:50 PM — Workshop: Agile + AI — Sprinting Smarter (1 PDU)
- 2:50 PM — Session 4: Risk Management in an AI-Assisted World (1 PDU)
- 3:50 PM — Afternoon break
- 4:10 PM — Closing keynote: Leading with Purpose Beyond Technology (1 PDU)
- 5:10 PM — Closing reception & networking
Speakers
12+ expert speakers across a full day of sessions on the human advantage in the age of AI. Names and topics to be announced — first reveals about a month out.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship packages available (Title, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze). Email info@pmimemphis.org.
FAQ
How do I register? Pick your pass (Member, Non-Member or Student) in the pricing section — you'll be taken to our secure event page. Registering 5 or more? Email info@pmimemphis.org for corporate group rates.
What's included with my ticket? Full-day access to keynotes and expert sessions, a featured panel, lunch, networking, and 7 PDUs toward your PMI credential.
How many PDUs will I earn? 7 PDUs toward your credential across the full day.
Do you offer group or corporate rates? Yes — corporate group rates start at $230/seat for 5 or more, as a group or as individuals under your organization. Email info@pmimemphis.org.
Is there a student rate? Yes — students attend for $125 early-bird (before Aug 11) with a valid student ID.
When does early-bird pricing end? Early-bird rates end August 11. Register before September 4 to avoid late fees.
Where is PDD26 held? The FedEx Institute of Technology, 365 Innovation Drive, Memphis, TN 38152, on the University of Memphis campus.
Is parking available? Yes — parking is included for the entire event at no extra cost.
Can I volunteer or speak? Yes — volunteer and speaker passes are available. Reach out and we'll point you to the right form.
Host: PMI Memphis Chapter · pmimemphis.org · info@pmimemphis.org