Monthly Newsletter

PMI Monterey Bay Chapter — Fall 2025 Newsletter

• 🎉 Member Social Highlight – Monterey Bay Chapter

  PMI Monterey Bay Member Social
  📅 Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
  🕕 6:00 – 7:30 pm
  📍 Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Tap Depot
  Old Train Station, 290 Figueroa St, Monterey, CA 93940

  Come join us for a casual evening of networking with project professionals across the Monterey Bay area.
  This FREE event includes:
  - Light bites & drinks
  - Stimulating conversation & great company
  - A chance to explore the benefits of PMI membership
  Bring a colleague, a friend, or come solo—everyone is welcome! Don’t miss this chance to grow your network in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

   

• ⭐ Featured Event (Region 7): North America Leadership Institute Meeting (LIM) 2025

  📅 Nov 9–12, 2025 · Phoenix, AZ (Hyatt Regency Phoenix)
  PMI’s flagship gathering for chapter and volunteer leaders — develop leadership capabilities, align with PMI strategy, collaborate with peers, and connect with PMI executives. Co-located with PMI® Global Summit 2025 (Nov 12–15) for maximum impact.

   

• 📈 2025 Project Management Trends

  • Generative AI & automation are mainstream — AI-assisted scheduling, reporting, and predictive insights.
  • Hybrid, fit-for-purpose delivery blends Agile, iterative, and stage-gate approaches.
  • Data-driven decisions with cloud PM tooling + analytics sharpen forecasting and risk mitigation.
  • Human skills (EI, communication, AI-literacy) are a differentiator in hybrid teams.

  🌟 Region 7 Opportunities (through year-end)

   

• PMI Northern Nevada — Professional Development Day (PDD)

  📅 Sept 13, 2025 · Reno, NV (Greater Nevada Field)
  Theme: Navigating Change. Keynotes, workshops, panels, and networking. Free seats for students, unemployed professionals, and transitioning military.

   

• PMI® Global Summit 2025

  📅 Nov 12–15, 2025 · Phoenix, AZ
  Visionary keynotes, breakouts, and community connections.

   

• PMI® Training — Phoenix

  📅 Nov 11–12 & Nov 17–20, 2025 · Phoenix, AZ
  Small-group courses aligned to PMI Talent Triangle®. Earn up to 28 PDUs.

   

• 🌍 Opportunities Outside Region 7

   

• PMI® Global Summit Series — Europe & APAC (On-Demand)

  Stream sessions anytime to bring global perspectives to your teams.

   

• PMXPO 2025 (On-Demand)

  Flexible professional development; great for chapter study circles.

   

• ✅ Member Action List

  • Chapter leaders: Confirm LIM registration and travel-grant requirements.
  • Practitioners: Block calendars for Global Summit and consider PMI Training in Phoenix.
  • Stay local: Join PMI-NNV PDD (Reno) for a high-value, one-day skills boost.
  • Go flexible: Use PMXPO / Global Summit Series On-Demand for professional development.