
Speakers
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.
Peter Monkhouse, Keynote Speaker
PETER MONKHOUSE, KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Co-founder of NewGenP and Project Management Consultant
Lisa Hammer and David Newman are co-founders of Leadership Techniques, LLC and veteran PMI instructors who bring decades of experience in project management, leadership development, and organizational training to audiences across industries.
Lisa Hammer and David Newman
Lisa Hammer and David Newman
Co-founder of Leadership Techniques, LLC
TRACEY BURKE
VP of Clinical Operations for Athletico
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
Hillary Sawyer
Donor Relationship Coordinator at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids
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
Lavagnon Ika
Professor of Project Management at the University of Ottawa
MATT BRAUNING
Speaker, Author, and Leadership Trainer
Pricing
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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