A Day of Purpose-Driven Project Leadership

Professional Development Day (PDD) is where project professionals across West Michigan gather to explore how their skills drive real-world impact—not just within teams, but across entire communities.

This year’s theme, PM Powered: Driving Change, Delivering Impact, centers on social impact—showcasing how project managers can lead volunteer efforts, support nonprofit missions, and fuel community transformation with clarity and purpose.

Whether you’re in corporate, government, or the nonprofit space, PDD 2025 offers powerful insights and peer connections that help you grow as a leader—and as a changemaker.

When & Where:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Gilmore | Comstock Park, MI

• Virtual livestream option available

What to Expect:

• Service-driven programming focused on community outcomes
• Go Green Racing activity benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids
• Expert speakers across leadership, sustainability, and mentorship
• Expanded access with both in-person and virtual options

Explore the full lineup, schedule, and registration info on the PDD 2025 page

WMPMI Western Michigan will have its Annual Professional Development Day (PDD) on October 8, 2024!

This year's theme is Innovate, Adapt, Thrive: Embracing Artificial Intelligence in Modern Project Management. 

We’re back! Our day-long PDD will be an in-person experience!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to expand your project leader prowess and innovations toolkit. Whether you’re a seasoned or new project professional, this full day interactive journey will provide you with the skills to drive change and broaden your perspective.

Learn from industry thought-leaders as they share vital project management skills needed to be successful in the future. Earn up to 7 PDUs (Technical, Strategic, and Leadership) as part of the PMI Talent Triangle and network with our West Michigan project management community.

We need to be nimble and adaptive in our current environment.
Get all the details in the 2021 event booklet!