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 now on the PMI Memphis event page. Standard rates through September 4, 2026 — from September 5, every ticket is $300.
- Member — $275
- Non-Member — $300
- Student — $150
- Group / corporate (5+ seats) — from $255/seat ($255 member, $280 non-member) — email info@pmimemphis.org
Agenda (subject to change)
- 8:00 AM — Registration & networking breakfast
- 8:45 AM — Welcome & opening remarks
- 9:00 AM — Remembering September 11th — a tribute on the 25th anniversary
- 9:15 AM — Opening keynote: Soft Skills: The Keys to Success in AI Environments — Anthony Reed, CPA, PMP (1 PDU)
- 10:20 AM — Leading in the Age of AI — Mei Lin (1 PDU)
- 11:25 AM — Crisis Compass: Communicating When It Matters Most — Michele Ehrhart (1 PDU)
- 12:30 PM — Lunch & networking
- 1:30 PM — Afternoon keynote: A Legacy of Leadership & Service — Cato Johnson (1 PDU)
- 2:35 PM — What's Your Default? That Default Defines the Leader You Are — Jana Cardona (1 PDU)
- 3:40 PM — Featured speaker — speaker & topic to be announced (1 PDU)
- 4:45 PM — Closing panel: The Human Advantage (1 PDU)
- 5:30 PM — Networking reception & closing remarks
Speakers
Five speakers are confirmed for PDD26, with one featured slot still to be announced:
- Anthony Reed, CPA, PMP — opening keynote. Fortune 500 technology executive, author and award-winning documentary director. Session: Soft Skills: The Keys to Success in AI Environments.
- Mei Lin — AI & digital strategy leader and author of “AI Project Power”. Session: Leading in the Age of AI.
- Michele Ehrhart — SVP & Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, University of Memphis, and best-selling author of Crisis Compass. Session: Crisis Compass: Communicating When It Matters Most.
- Cato Johnson — afternoon keynote. Executive VP of Strategic Partnerships, YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South. Session: A Legacy of Leadership & Service.
- Jana Cardona — certified personal & professional development coach (ICF) and author. Session: What's Your Default? That Default Defines the Leader You Are.
Sponsorship
Put your brand in front of 300+ project leaders and decision-makers from across the Mid-South (TN, MS & AR) for a full day of face-time — visibility, lead generation, and on-stage presence, shaped around your goals. Request sponsorship info and we'll send the options, the details, and the next steps.
FAQ
How do I register? Pick your pass (Member, Non-Member or Student) in the pricing section — you'll complete your registration on PMI Memphis's official event site, and it takes about 2 minutes. 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 $255/seat for 5 or more ($255 member, $280 non-member), as a group or as individuals under your organization. Email info@pmimemphis.org.
Is there a student rate? Yes — students attend for $150 with a valid student ID.
When does early-bird pricing end? Early-bird pricing ended August 11. Standard rates run through September 4 — $275 member, $300 non-member, $150 student. From September 5, every ticket is $300.
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