PMI Pittsburgh’s Professional Development Day (PDD) returns on September 22, 2026, bringing together project managers, leaders, and changemakers from across the region for a full day of learning, connection, and careerbuilding. 

This year’s PDD features a curated lineup of sessions designed to strengthen the skills today’s project professionals need most — from strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement to AIdriven project delivery, risk management, and organizational transformation. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners, industry experts, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of project management. Attend in person at the Power Center at Duquesne University or virtually online.

What to Expect 

  • Expertled breakout sessions covering emerging trends, practical tools, and realworld case studies 
  • Leadership and professional growth topics to help you elevate your influence and impact 
  • Technical and strategic PM content aligned with PMI’s Talent Triangle 
  • Interactive workshops that encourage handson learning and peer collaboration 
  • Networking opportunities with professionals across industries 
  • PDUs to support your ongoing certification requirements 

Who Should Attend 

Project managers, program managers, PMO leaders, business analysts, agile practitioners, change managers, and anyone looking to strengthen their project leadership capabilities. 

Why This PDD Matters 

The project landscape is evolving rapidly — new technologies, new expectations, and new complexities. This year’s sessions are built to help you navigate that change with confidence, sharpen your decisionmaking, and bring new value back to your teams and organizations. 

Why Register? 

  • Meet new project managers and aspiring project managers from the Pittsburgh region 
  • Earn up to 11 PDUs 
  • Learn ways to new ways to work & lead