Fall PDD 2026

Join PMI Austin's Fall PDD to discover how to combine AI capabilities with uniquely human strengths like leadership, adaptability, communication, and strategic thinking.

You'll leave with actionable ideas you can immediately apply in your role.

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What You'll Gain

🧠 Develop Your Human Edge

Learn how leading professionals combine AI with emotional intelligence, creativity, communication, and decision-making.

🚀 Gain Practical Strategies

Walk away with tools, frameworks, and real-world examples.

🤝 Expand Your Network

Connect with project professionals, executives, and leaders from across Central Texas.

🔮 Stay Ahead of Change

Explore trends shaping project management, workforce transformation, and AI adoption.

🎓 Earn Professional Development Units

Maintain your PMI certifications while investing in your professional growth.

PMI Talent Triangle®

Power Skills

Leadership, communication, influence, and stakeholder engagement.

Ways of Working

Agile, hybrid, predictive, and emerging delivery approaches.

Business Acumen

Strategic thinking, value delivery, and organizational alignment.

Featured Speakers & Sessions

Hear from industry leaders, transformation experts, executives, and project professionals navigating today's AI-driven business landscape.

Leading teams in an AI-enabled environment
Human-centered leadership
Strategic decision-making
Change management and transformation
Future-ready project delivery
Innovation and organizational agility
Workforce evolution and emerging technologies

Speaker announcements will be added as they are confirmed.

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Agenda at a Glance For Friday, October 2, 2026

Time	Session
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast Virtual platform opens
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM	Welcome & Opening Remarks PMI Austin Chapter Leadership
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM	Opening Keynote: Russ Finney How Futuristic AI Models, Agents, and Skills Will Amplify Human-Based Project Outcomes
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM	Break
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Breakout Session A: Clint Tuttle AI Joined My Team. What's My Job Now?
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM	Breakout Session B: Venice Henderson The Human Advantage: Leading High-Performing Teams in an AI-Driven Workplace - Measuring, Developing, and Applying Emotional Intelligence in Project Leadership
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Lunch & Networking. Visit our Partners & Available Green Dots
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Breakout Session A: Ed & Mindy From Resistance to Rockstars: What Strategic Leaders Do Differently
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Breakout Session B: Gary Thompson Check Your Mind: A Five-Step Cycle for Stress-Testing Projects with AI
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM	Break
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM	Interactive Networking Activity
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Ambassador Spotlight • Zoho Presentation • Partner Spotlight
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM	Closing Keynote: Dr. Syreeta Bond The PM You Were Built to Become: How AI Expands What's Possible for Project Leaders Who Were Never Meant to Fit the Mold
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM	Closing Remarks & Event Wrap-Up

Agenda subject to change.

Past PDD Highlights

PMI Austin Professional Development Days consistently bring together project professionals from across Central Texas to learn, collaborate, and grow.

Previous attendees have valued:

High-quality professional development content
Actionable takeaways for immediate workplace application
Diverse perspectives from industry experts
Meaningful networking opportunities
Valuable PDUs that support certification maintenance

Sponsors

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Sponsor information coming soon

Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Fall PDD? 👉 https://pmiaustin.org/become-a-partner

Ready to Strengthen Your Human Edge?

Join PMI Austin's Professional Development Day

📅 October 2, 2026

📍 Austin Marriott North

🎓 Earn up to 8.5 PDUs

🤝 Grow Your Network

🚀 Future-Proof Your Career

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Fall PDD 2026

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