PMI Dallas Chapter

🎇SAVE THE DATE🎇

September 26th is the NTPM Conference. Last years was incredible. The professionals event of the year in North Texas. Meet and network at UNT at Frisco to learn about the latest in Project Management.

🎯Register here: https://pmidallas.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=1579

🔥Wrap up your day with great conversation, fresh connections, and the energy of the PMI Dallas community at our upcoming Networking Happy Hour.🔥

Join us for a lively in-person gathering at Blue Mesa Grill in Plano. This event is open to current, new, and prospective members, making it the perfect opportunity to expand your network, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet other project professionals from across the area.

Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Come hungry and thirsty!

🎇Tonight🎇
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Blue Mesa Grill, 8200 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, TX 75024
Cost: Free

A project can meet every delivery metric and still fail the future!

Last week was the first of our Virtual Summer Dinners. We got to hear from Dr. Casey LaFrance. Who spoke about the importance of sustainability. How projects are created to help others throughout the world. As well as introducing PMI's latest certification the Certified Sustainable Project Professional (CSPP).
He also brought with him a special guest. Adebimpe Jesujobi Founder of Eden-Educare Foundation. She is helping create projects to help Nigeria's most vulnerable. Transforming these places into areas of sustainability.
It was an incredible evening. We hope to see you at the July dinner.
🧭Register here: https://pmidallas.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=1615

🔥If you are a member of PMI here is Dr. Casey LaFrance's webinar for free🔥
https://www.projectmanagement.com/videos/1199567/Sustainability-After-Closeout--Regenerative-Leadership---MORE

And here is the site to learn more about the Eden-Educare Foundation mission
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/safe-shelter-for-100-children-in-modakeke-nigeria/

Today, the chapter celebrates Juneteenth, a day to reflect on the significance of history in our lives.

Join the PMI Dallas Chapter at the North Texas Project Management Conference, presented in partnership with UNT Frisco.

This year’s theme centers on future‑ready leadership, with sessions designed to help project professionals stay ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned leader, this conference offers valuable insights, diverse speakers, and meaningful networking opportunities.

🎤 Keynote Speakers
Don’t miss our inspiring keynote sessions from Tammy Huddleston and Heather Jo Kennedy, covering “Transforming Travel through Strategic Project Management” and “Two Pillars of Impact for Project Management.”

Tammy Huddleston — Vice President of Design, Code, and Construction at Dallas Fort Worth Airport, where she leads major infrastructure and facilities initiatives.

Heather Jo Kennedy — Certified productivity and team performance coach, two‑time author, motivational speaker, and business leader helping teams move from stuck to started.

🎟️ Early Bird Registration
Interested in learning more? Register now and secure the Early Bird Member rate of $185.
https://pmidallas.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=1579

✨ PMI Infinity is changing the game for project professionals.

If you’re still relying on generic public AI tools for project work, you’re missing out on a massive productivity boost. PMI Infinity is PMI’s secure, standards‑grounded generative AI assistant—built directly on top of PMBOK® guidance and PMI‑vetted knowledge.

PMI Infinity is entirely different. It is a secure GenAI tool built directly on top of PMI’s global standards, foundational research, and community‑vetted knowledge base.

Whether you’re drafting a charter, exploring methodology, or prepping for certification, Infinity gives you accurate, cited, PM‑aligned answers—not guesses.

More PMs are discovering that the real question isn’t “Which AI is best?” but “Which AI is best for this task?” And for project work, PMI Infinity stands in its own category.

⭐ Celebrate. Inspire. Acknowledge.
Our PMI Dallas members continue to shine! Four of our chapter contributors were featured in the May 2026 edition of the PM World Journal — a publication read in more than 100 countries. Each member reviewed a different book, sharing insights that elevate the global project management community. Explore their perspectives and celebrate their achievements!

Celebrating Our May Month Book Reviewers
📘 Bill Sundermann
The Power of Enterprise PMOs and Enterprise-wide Project Management
🔗 Read his review: https://pmworldjournal.com/article/the-power-of-enterprise-pmos

📙 Natalia Fischer
The Emotionally Intelligent Team: Building Collaborative Groups That Outperform the Rest
🔗 Read her review: https://pmworldjournal.com/article/the-emotionally-intelligent-team

📗 Sunil Kumar Suvvari
Case Studies on Project Management in Practice
🔗 Read his review: https://pmworldjournal.com/article/case-studies-on-project-management-in-practice

📕 Krystle McCloney
Project Management for Healthcare (3rd ed.)
🔗 Read her review: https://pmworldjournal.com/article/project-management-for-healthcare-3

Their book reviews reflect the depth of knowledge, leadership, and engagement within our chapter community. Join us in celebrating their contributions and take a moment to explore their thoughtful perspectives.

Their book reviews reflect the depth of knowledge, leadership, and engagement within our chapter community.

Please join us in celebrating their contributions and take a moment to read their work.

🍹 PMI Dallas Networking Happy Hour – Join Us!
Looking to expand your professional circle, connect with fellow project leaders, and unwind after a productive day? Join us for an evening of conversation, community, and meaningful connections at our PMI Dallas Networking Happy Hour!

Whether you're a seasoned PM, new to the profession, or simply looking to meet other DFW professionals, this is the perfect space to build relationships that support your career journey.

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Blue Mesa Grill, 8200 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, TX 75024
💲 Cost: Free

👉 Register here : https://pmidallas.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=1612

🌟 Congratulations to our June 2026 Volunteer of the Month – Sapna Shah, PMP, CSM, CSPO.

Please join us in celebrating Sapna, an incredible volunteer whose passion and dedication truly embody the spirit of PMI Dallas.

Sapna is a PMP and Certified ScrumMaster with 19 years of experience in consulting and IT, specializing in project management, business analysis, and process improvement.

She joined the PMI Dallas Communications team as Social Media Manager in October 2025. Outside of PMI Dallas, Sapna gives back through Scouting and the Plano Young Men’s Service League.

👏 Thank you, Sapna, for the impact you make and the excellence you bring!
Connect with Sapna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sapnanshah/