Public Announcements

Our Chapter is currently seeking volunteer speakers for a monthly webinar series focused on project management topics relevant to the construction industry.

We are looking for engaging presenters who can share practical insights, lessons learned, and current trends that connect construction industry experience with PMI principles and the evolving practices reflected in the PMBOK^® Guide. Each session will be a 1-hour webinar delivered to our chapter community on a monthly basis.

Topics of interest include project management approaches, tools, leadership practices, and emerging trends affecting construction projects today. We welcome proposals from experienced practitioners, consultants, educators, and industry leaders who can offer actionable knowledge and real-world examples.

Examples of topics we are especially interested in include:

• applying PMBOK principles in construction project delivery, with practical examples from planning through closeout;
• managing complexity, risk, and stakeholder expectations on construction projects in increasingly dynamic environments;
• sustainability in construction projects, including how environmental and social considerations can be integrated into project governance and decision-making;
• hybrid project delivery approaches, and where predictive, agile, or adaptive methods fit in construction settings;
• digital transformation in construction, including AI, data, dashboards, and emerging technologies that support better decision-making;
• contract management, claims awareness, and commercial risk from a project management perspective;
• benefits realization and value delivery in construction, beyond simply meeting schedule and budget targets;
• talent development, leadership, and closing the construction project management skills gap.

If you are interested in volunteering as a speaker, please submit your proposal here or send a short summary of your proposed topic, a brief biography, and any relevant speaking experience to [email protected]. Please also include your general availability and whether your presentation is suitable for a broad project management audience, a construction-specific audience, or both. Or if you prefer, fill out the online form here.

We appreciate your support in helping PMISWO Chapter provide timely, relevant, and practical learning opportunities for our members and guests.

Sincerely,

David Beasley, PMP
VP of Training
PMI Southwest Ohio Chapter
[email protected]

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WHAT’S YOUR WHY? 

Share Your PMI Summit Story
Your experience could inspire another project professional to attend their first PMI Southwest / Dayton Ohio annual Summit.

We’re collecting stories from past Summit attendees about the connections, knowledge, and career value they gained from attending. Please answer the questions below and, if you’re comfortable, submit a short video sharing your experience.

Share Your Story on Video
We would love to hear your story in your own words! Record a casual 30–60 second video answering two or three of the following prompts:

• What is your name and professional role?
•  What is your ‘why’ for attending the PMI Southwest Ohio Summit?
•  How has the Summit positively affected your career?
•  What is your favorite Summit memory?
•  What would you tell someone thinking about attending?
•  Why do you continue to attend PMI Summit events?

Optional Closing
You can also end your video by completing one of these sentences:

• “My why is…”
• “The PMI Summit helped me…”
• “Because of the PMI Summit, I…”
• “The best investment I’ve made in my career is…”

Thank you in advance for sharing your PMI Summit story. Your experience can help another project professional discover new ideas, build meaningful connections, and take the next step in their career. If you have something to share, click here.