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Maximize Your Impact at the 2025 Spring PDD 

Friday, 30 May | Archer Hotel, Austin, TX | In-Person & Virtual 

This Spring’s Theme:  Maximizing Success: Innovation, Agility & Value Delivery 

In today’s rapid environment, value lies in your ability to stay adaptive and forward-thinking. From resilience to Agile transformation, this day will deliver the insights you need to elevate your performance—and your team's. 

Step into a space designed for project professionals ready to lead through transformation. Hosted by PMI Austin Chapter, the 2025 Spring Professional Development Day (PDD) is your opportunity to connect, grow, and advance with hands-on insights from visionary leaders. Whether you’re an experienced Project Manager or just starting your career, this event will help you level up—strategically and practically. 

Event Details: In-Person or Virtual

In-Person Location: Archer Hotel, 3121 Palm Way, Austin, TX 

Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 

PDUs Available: Earn up to 8.5 PDUs 

Pricing: US$235 (PMI Members) | US$270 (Non-Members) 

 
Register for Virtual instead.

Full-Day Agenda 

We’ve crafted a schedule that blends expert talks with actionable insights. Here’s a quick overview (all times CST): 

7:30 – 8:30 AM | Registration & Networking 

8:30 – 8:45 AM | Welcome & Announcements 

8:45 – 10:15 AM | Opening Keynote: Scott Welle: Peak Performance for Project Managers: Discover how top-performing leaders challenge limits and lead through uncertainty with purpose. 

10:15 – 10:30 AM | Break 

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Presenter #1: Samant Kumar - Unlocking Agile Success: Scaling Scrum from One Team to Multiple: As organizations grow, Agile success depends on how effectively you scale. In this session, discover proven strategies to expand Scrum across multiple teams—without losing its core strengths of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. 

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch & Networking 

12:30 – 1:30 PM | Presenter #2: Shelby Wright - Thriving Through Change: Cultivating Confidence and Collaboration: Navigate uncertainty and lead with confidence across today’s diverse, multigenerational teams. 

1:30 – 1:45 PM | Break 

1:45 – 2:30 PM | Networking & Group Activity 

2:30 – 3:30 PM | Closing Keynote: Rick Regueira & Regina Batista - Agile Transformation: A Culture Shift, Not Just a Checklist: True transformation is people powered. Learn what it really takes to drive Agile success that lasts. 

3:30 – 4:30 PM | Closing & Networking Session 

Questions 

For any issues with registration email VP of Operations and for questions about claiming PDUs email VP of Professional Development.