(In Person) Spring PDD 2026: Navigate the Shift: Adaptive Leadership in the AI Era

Power Skills
Ways of Working
Business Acumen

 

PMI Austin 2026 Spring Professional Development Day (PDD)

21 May 2026Location: Austin Public Library - Central Library - 710 W Cesar Chavez St. Austin, Texas

 

Make time to grow your skills, expand your network, and earn PDUs—right here with Austin’s community of Project Professionals. Four speakers. Fresh ideas. Real-world takeaways you can use on Monday.  

What to expect 

  • Four speaker sessions aligned to today’s most in-demand skills 
  • Practical strategies you can bring back to your teams 
  • Time to connect with peers and leaders across industries 
  • PDUs to maintain your PMI® certifications 

Parking: The AustinCentral Library offers on-site parking in its garage for a fee. Parking costs are not included with event registration and will not be reimbursed.

Theme: Navigate the Shift: Adaptive Leadership in the AI Era

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For more information about the speakers and presentations - please visit: https://pmiaustin.org/spring-2026-pdd 

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Registration & pricing 

Registration open now. 

Early: (24 October - 31 December)
US$235 members • US$270 non-members

Regular (1 January – 17 May) 
US$260 members • US$310 non-members 

Last chance (18 May - 21 May) 
$295 Members - $345 Non-Members

 

PMI Austin’s 2026 Spring Professional Development Day

 

Navigate the Shift: Adaptive Leadership in the AI Era

 

Start anticipating change vs reacting to it.

 

On May 21, PMI Austin hosts an in-person event designed to help project leaders strengthen their leadership capabilities, expand their professional networks, and stay relevant in a rapidly changing environment.

 

What to expect:

· Practical strategies you can use immediately

· Meaningful connections with peers and leaders across industries

· Four expert-led sessions aligned to today’s most in-demand skills

· Earn up to 8.5 PDUs toward PMI® certification maintenance

 

You'll hear from industry experts:

· Gabriella Parente: (opening keynote) Future Ready Leadership

· Dr. Nate Crews: Agility & The Future of Work in the AI Era

· AI Power Panel with: Zen Van Loan, Damien Aldridge, Emily Gupton, and Ed Stockwell

· Apinder Bedi: (closing keynote) Leading Projects Through the AI Shift: Adaptive Leadership Skills Every PM Must Master

 

Time and Location

May 21 | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Austin Central Library, Seaholm District

710 W. Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701

 

Pricing

Regular (until May 17): $260 Members | $310 Non-members

Special pricing available for groups of 5 or more

Last Chance (May 18 – May 21): $295 Members | $345 Non-members

Register now and invest in your professional growth.

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Information

Type of category: PDS Meeting

Type of activity: Power Skills, Ways of Working, Business Acumen

Date: May 21st, 2026

Hour: 7:30 to 16:30

Late date:: 18 May 2026 to 0:00

Number of PDUs: 8.5

Price

Members:$260.00

Non-Members:$310.00

Late member: $295.00

Late non member: $345.00

Location

Central Library (Austin Public Library)

710 W. Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX, 78701