(Virtual) Spring PDD 2026: Navigate the Shift: Adaptive Leadership in the AI Era
PMI Austin 2026 Spring Professional Development Day (PDD)
21 May 2026 •
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
Theme: Navigate the Shift: Adaptive Leadership in the AI Era

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

Registration & pricing
Registration open now.
Early: (24 October - 31 December)
US$235 members • US$270 non-members
Regular (1 January – 30 April)
US$260 members • US$310 non-members
Last chance (1 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 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Zoom (to be provided day prior)
It is no longer possible to register for this event




