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1. Top 5 Reasons to Attend
PMI®
Global Congress 2016
—North America
25–27 September 2016 | San Diego, CA
PMI.org/Congress

2. Learn Best Practices and
Develop New Skills
#1

3. Both seasoned and new practitioners rank education
sessions as the #1 reason to attend. Absorb 3 days worth of
tips, tools and techniques without the office distractions and
leave with practical insights to apply immediately.
Customize your agenda and choose from over 100 technical,
leadership or strategic business management sessions
offered at various learning levels.
Learn Best Practices and
Develop New Skills

4. Engage with Experts
#2

5. Get hands on with subject matter experts, key influencers,
and thought leaders. Pick their brain to discover secrets to
success. Share knowledge and ideas, best practices and
lessons learned. Position yourself as an experienced project
management professional.
Engage with Experts
“Project Managers rely on Lessons Learned to reduce variances and improve the
organization, the processes and themselves. I know of only a handful of organizations that
are as committed to sharing knowledge and information as PMI. They go beyond just
saying it; they share freely and encourage us to do the same.”

6. Earn PDUs
#3

7. Professional development units (PDUs) are needed to
maintain your PMI certification. Earn 21+ PDUs at
Global Congress plus another 14+ PDUs at SeminarsWorld®
in San Diego. Plus, credits earned at this event may also be
applicable to other non-PMI certifications.
1 Contact Hour = 1 PDU
1 CEU = 10 PDUs
Earn PDUs

8. #4
Gain Inspiration

9. Congress keynotes are chosen not only for their expertise
but for their passion and ability to help us think outside the
box. You’ll be motivated to innovate, explore and make an
impact through the practice of project management.
Gain Inspiration
“Congress gives me more opportunity to network and get inspired—especially from the
keynote addresses. They make me realize I haven’t been pushing far enough and can go
a step further.”

10. Connect with project and program
managers from around the world
#5

11. Connect with project and program
managers from around the world
There’s no substitute for face to face networking. Ask
questions, seek advice and gain new perspectives. Uncover
opportunities. Grow your personal and professional network,
gain new alliances, business partners, mentors and peers.
Congress offers over 10 hours of networking time including
facilitated meet up groups to help you break the ice.

12. KEY DATES
14 July Early Bird Deadline
25 September Global Congress Begins with
9:00 AM Opening Keynote
27 September Global Congress Ends at
4:00 PM after Closing Keynote
Learn More & Register Today
PMI.org/Congress