We, at Western Michigan chapter of PMI, organize the PDD for professionals to connect and create impact in their own growth and in the community.

Whether you are leading teams in the private or public sector, in the non-profit or for-profit industry, PDD 2025 will walk you through the path of strategic project management that fuels community transformation.

We have hands-on fun acitivities this year for you - Go Green Racing. It is hosted in partnership with  Impact4Good which will result in donation of 100+ STEAM solar car kits to the  Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids. Volunteers will work together to build and pack solar-powered kits,  competing in a high-energy race, while helping expand access to STEAM education for youth in underserved communities.

Join us in-person or via livestream on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - sharpen your skills, build connections, and lead projects that make a difference.

Register today! Early Bird pricing ends this Friday, 8-15-2025

Speakers

Meet our keynote speaker

Peter Monkhouse

Peter Monkhouse is a global project management consultant, educator, and co-founder of NewGenP, with 40+ years of experience, including teaching over 6,000 students and presenting at PMI chapters worldwide. He lives in Toronto and actively volunteers with the PMI Education Foundation.

Connect with Peter!
Lisa Hammer

Lisa Hammer

Co-founder of Leadership Techniques, LLC and PMI Instructor

Lisa Hammer has more than 30 years of experience, specializing in project management and staff development for both large and small firms. She has managed the implementation of several multi-million-dollar programs, which included coordination of staff, consultants and subcontractors to achieve client goals while maintaining budget and cost controls across all activities. Her executive career has been highlighted by a broad range of qualifications, including proven leadership and analytical skills, collaboration with outside groups, along with a reputation for accountability, flexibility, and resourcefulness.

Lisa continues to be a Project Management practitioner, working with clients to improve their ability to execute against demanding deliverables in dynamic environments. Her client base includes many state and local agencies, non-profits and as well as public and private companies. Lisa understands that people who are satisfied with their employment experience are more engaged, which leads to improved quality, productivity and happiness. Her passion for professionalism shines through in her presentations on a wide range of project management topics. Using her broad and in-depth field experience she not only stands behind her training, she expects success!

Lisa has been selected to present multiple courses for PMI’s PMI Training® (formerly SeminarsWorld), a series of professional seminars, which are held annually in various cities throughout the United States and internationally.

Lisa Hammer

David Newman

David Newman

Co-founder of Leadership Techniques, LLC and PMI Instructor

David B. Newman has over 30 years of experience, and holds a Master’s degree in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins University. He has a diversified background in engineering and product development, is a certified trainer for leadership seminars, and loves to share his experience and extensive background with others. Project teams have excelled under his leadership as he has emphasized that the key to building a high-performance team is to integrate management skills with a collaborative philosophy to influence and motivate teams.

Audiences eagerly engage with David’s interactive presentation style. Through a mix of personal experience, hands-on activities and touches of PMBOK® Guide formality, David’s workshops are entertaining and educational. His passion and humor make his workshops fun while his focus on results drives attendees to reach for practical solutions to real challenges.

David has been selected to present multiple courses for PMI’s PMI Training® (formerly SeminarsWorld), a series of professional seminars, which are held annually in various cities throughout the United States and internationally.

David Newman

Tracey Burke

Tracey Burke

VP of Clinical Operations for Athletico

Tracey Burke is a healthcare executive and operations strategist with deep expertise in clinical growth, telehealth, and patient-centered innovation. As VP of Clinical Operations at Athletico, she oversees 70+ Michigan clinics and lives in Grand Rapids with her husband, children, and two dogs.

Tracey Burke

Hillary Sawyer

Hillary Sawyer

Donor Relationship Coordinator at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids

Hillary Sawyer is a seasoned fundraising professional and Donor Relationship Coordinator at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids, with dual master’s degrees and a passion for service-driven, sustainable impact.

Hillary Sawyer

Lavagnon Ika

Lavagnon Ika

Professor of Project Management at the University of Ottawa

Lavagnon Ika is a Professor of Project Management at the University of Ottawa and a globally recognized expert on major infrastructure and global development projects, with extensive academic and advisory contributions to PMI, IPMA, and the World Bank.

Lavagnon Ika

Matt Brauning

Matt Brauning

Speaker, Author, and Leadership Trainer

Matt Brauning is an international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership trainer known for delivering engaging, actionable, and entertaining talks at major events including TEDx, NASDAQ, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. He lives in Grand Rapids with his wife and son.

Matt Brauning

Pricing

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Members

Non-Members

Students

Virtual

Group

Member Pricing

As a valued member of the Project Management Institute, you receive exclusive access to discounted pricing for PDD 2025. Your membership unlocks a full day of insight, connection, and service-focused learning—at the best possible rate.

  • Early Bird Pricing: $299 through August 15
  • Standard Pricing: $349 from August 15 - October 4
  • Final Call Pricing: $399 from October 5 through day of event

For questions or more information, please contact directorpdd@wmpmi.org.

register now as a PMI Member

Non-Member Pricing

Not yet a PMI member? You’re still welcome at PDD 2025. Join fellow project professionals for a high-impact day focused on purpose-driven leadership, practical insights, and meaningful community engagement.

If you'd like to sign up to be a PMI member and access the Member pricing, please visit the PMI website here. 

  • Early Bird Pricing: $349 through August 15
  • Standard Pricing: $399 from August 15 - October 4
  • Final Call Pricing: $429 from October 5 through day of event

For questions or more information, please contact directorpdd@wmpmi.org.

Register now as a Non-Member

Student Pricing

We’re committed to supporting the next generation of project leaders. Discounted student pricing is available for students who want to explore project management as a tool for real-world impact and professional growth.

  • Early Bird Pricing: $99 through August 15
  • Standard Pricing: $99 from August 15 - October 4
  • Final Call Pricing: $149 from October 5 through day of event

For questions or more information, please contact directorpdd@wmpmi.org.

Register now with Student Pricing

Livestream Pricing

Can’t join us in person? Experience PDD 2025 via our livestream option and stay connected from wherever you are. Virtual attendees will access programming and be part of our community’s impact—without the commute.

  • Early Bird Pricing: $149 through August 15
  • Standard Pricing: $199 from August 15 - October 4
  • Final Call Pricing: $249 from October 5 through day of event

Virtual Zoom information will be emailed to livestream registrants after registration. If you do not receive this email, please check your junk, spam, or promotions folder.

For questions or more information, please contact directorpdd@wmpmi.org.

Register now for the Virtual Experience

Group Packages

Attending as a team? We offer discounted group rates to make it easier for your organization to invest in professional development together.

- Groups of 5–9 receive a 5% discount
- Groups of 10–14 receive a 10% discount
- Groups of 15+ receive a 15% discount

Whether you're from a nonprofit, corporation, or volunteer-led initiative, attending as a group enhances collaboration and learning.

Contact us at pdd@wmpmi.org to receive your group discount code before registering.

Custom Group Rates

01.

Purpose-Driven Impact

This year’s hands-on service initiative, Go Green Racing, is hosted in partnership with Impact4Good and will result in the donation of 100 STEAM solar car kits to the Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids.

02.

Community in Action

Volunteers will work together to build and pack solar-powered kits—competing in a high-energy race while helping expand access to STEAM education for youth in underserved communities.

03.

Expanded Access

A new virtual livestream option ensures that nonprofit leaders, remote professionals, and PMI members from all regions can participate—regardless of location.

04.

Join Us At Our New Venue

The Gilmore Event Center in Comstock Park offers expanded space for collaboration, networking, and breakout sessions with leaders from business, tech, and the nonprofit sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get the member rate?

You must be a PMI Western Michigan Chapter member to register for our discounted rate.  

  • Sign in to your account at PMI.org  
  • Select your Dashboard.
  • Go to Membership Overview, click “Join a Chapter” and search for the Western Michigan Chapter.
  • Join the Western Michigan Chapter, then wait 72 hours for your membership to process.
  • Register for the professional development day at the discounted member rate.
How long does it take to register as a new member?

Please be aware that new chapter membership can take up to 72 business hours to become active in the PMI Western Michigan database. You will receive an email confirmation from the Chapter once in the database. The Chapter Administrator cannot register you at the member rate. Once active in the WMPMI database, you will access the chapter site using your PMI national login.

How am I notified when my registration is approved?

An email confirmation will be sent once you have completed the registration process. If you do not receive this email confirmation, please email directorpdd@wmpmi.org.

What is the pricing to register a group?

There is group pricing for 5 or more.

5-9 registrations - 5%
10-14 registrations - 10%
15+ registrations - 15%

Groups must register together to qualify for group pricing discount. Please contact our PDD director to get more information about the group pricing at directorpdd@wmpmi.org.

How do I claim my PDUs for this event?

On the event day, PDU codes will be provided to upload into your PMI Global Membership. If you are not a member of PMI, the chapter can assist with your reporting needs. PDUs are assigned to one of the 3 categories of the Talent Triangle: Ways of Working, Power Skills, and Business Acument. 
To learn more about PDUs visit PMI.com CCR Handbook.

Will there be a photographer on the premises?

Yes, the chapter will have a photographer onsite to document the WMPMI PDD Event and activities. Photographs and video footage are the sole property of PMI® Western Michigan Chapter. By registering for and/or attending this WMPMI PDD Event, attendees understand that PMI Western Michigan may use their likenesses for promotional purposes. 

PMI® Western Michigan Chapter reserves the sole right to use any photographs, recordings, electronic images or publicity material received by or obtained by WMPMI in the course of the WMPMI PDD Event, for whatever use deemed proper by WMPMI.  PMI® Western Michigan Chapter has the exclusive right to include photographic, video and other visual portrayals of attendees, sponsors, exhibitors and their exhibits including its contents, in any pictorial medium of any nature for the purpose of trade, advertising, sales, publicity and otherwise, without further compensation to the attendee, speaker, sponsor or exhibitor, and all rights titled and interest bearing (including all worldwide copyrights therein) will be PMI® Western Michigan Chapter sole property, free of any claims of attendee, speaker, exhibitor or sponsor or any persons deriving any rights or interest from the attendee, speaker, exhibitor or sponsor.

What are the event amendments and disclaimers for PDD 2025?

The WMPMI PDD Event (or PDD 2025) and any other organizer of the WMPMI PDD Event reserve the right to make changes to the agenda, format, speakers, location and any other aspect of the event without notice and without liability to the attendee/participant. WMPMI PDD Event may at any time, with or without giving notice, in its absolute discretion and without giving any reason, change, cancel or postpone the WMPMI PDD Event change its venue or any of the other published particulars, or withdraw any invitation to attend. In any case, none of the Releases shall be liable for any loss, liability, damage or expense suffered or incurred by any person, nor will they return any money paid to them in connection with the WMPMI PDD Event unless they are satisfied not only that the money in question remains under their control, but also that the person who paid it has been unfairly prejudiced, about which the decision shall be in their sole and unfettered discretion and, when announced, final and conclusive.

What is your cancellation policy?

We understand that circumstances can change, and you may need to cancel your registration for the PDD. Please review our cancellation policy below:


Full Refund:
Cancellations made up to two weeks before the event (by September 30, 2025) will receive a full refund.


Partial Refund:
Cancellations made between September 30, 2025 and October 11, 2025, will receive a 50% refund.


No Refund:
Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the event (after October 11, 2025) will not be eligible for a refund.


How to Cancel:
To cancel your registration, please send an email to vppd@wmpmi.org with your registration details and the reason for cancellation.
 
Important Notes:
Refunds will be processed within 10 business days after the cancellation request is received. We encourage early cancellation if you are unable to attend.

Is PDD relevant for nonprofit professionals or volunteer leaders?

Absolutely. PDD offers actionable strategies that benefit professionals in all sectors—including those managing programs in nonprofit organizations, volunteer networks, or community-led initiatives.

Will there be opportunities to connect with other nonprofit or community leaders?

Yes. PDD draws a diverse audience of professionals from across industries, including nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and corporations. Networking sessions and service activities create space for meaningful connection.

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