Project Management Conference 2026
About this Event
Welcome to the Project Management Conference 2026
The Journey to What’s Next at the 2026 PMI South Florida Conference
Your Journey. Our Community. What’s Next.
Join us on September 18, 2026, at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus for South Florida’s premier event for project management professionals, business leaders, and community stakeholders.
Learn more about the 2026 PMI South Florida Conference and what to expect at our conference website:
This year’s theme is centered on the journey and what comes next. Every professional and organizational path is shaped by growth, challenges, and new opportunities. Whether you are just beginning, advancing your career, or leading teams and organizations, each step prepares you for what’s ahead.
Aligned with PMI’s Next strategic direction, the conference is designed to help you move forward with clarity and purpose. Through powerful insights, shared experiences, and meaningful connections, you will gain perspective on your journey while discovering new opportunities for impact within your organization and across the community.
At the same time, this is a defining moment for PMI South Florida as we celebrate our 40 year milestone. It is an opportunity to reflect on the collective journey of our chapter and the broader community, while looking ahead to what comes next.
This event is designed as a true convening of the South Florida community, bringing together professionals, organizations, and leaders to build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and form partnerships that extend beyond the conference.
You will also gain practical, applicable knowledge across key topics such as artificial intelligence, PMOs, leadership, and the future of project delivery, while earning up to 8 PDUs.
Come ready to connect, learn, and take your next step. Be part of what’s next on September 18.
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Check-in
Info: Check-in: Register for the conference
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Networking with Community Partners
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Breakfast
Info: Breakfast is served.
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
PMC Kick-Off, Welcome and Introductions
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:35 AM
Keynote - Morning
Host: Mario Trentim
Info: Keynote by Dr. Mario Trentim
🕑: 09:35 AM - 10:00 AM
PMI South Florida Journey Presentation (40 year and Future Vision)
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Signature Session - Panel Discussions FIU Deans
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Signature Sessions - Laura Lazzerini Neuwirth
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch and PMI Presentations
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Afternoon Keynote
Host: Ricardo Triana
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Breakout Session - Erich Kissel
Host: Erich Kissel
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Breakout Session - PMP Panel
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Breakout Session - Jessica Caresse White
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
CPMAI
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Breakout Session - Marcos Garrido
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Breakout Session - Ernesto Custodio
Host: Ernesto Custodio
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Breakout Session - Toastmasters
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
PMC Closing - Closing Presentations, Raffles, Networking, Snacks and Coffee
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Happy Hour
Info: Celebrations and drinks - networking and merryment.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 320.00 to USD 355.00
