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Friday Oct 10 8am – 5pm (In Person)
UCSC Santa Clara Extension
3175 Bowers Ave
Santa Clara, CA

"The Modern Project Leader: Human-Centered, AI-Powered, Future-Ready"

2025 Annual Symposium

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Be Resilient

As Project Managers, we are resilient to challenges and often rise to the occasion through plan B's and C's. As we turn the page to a new year, PMISV will continue to host our monthly events virtually. 

Visit our PMISV Events page for available virtual events. 

Join our LinkedIn Group and stay connected to your peers.

Upcoming events

14
Oct
2026

PMO Round Table Breakfast Meeting

10-14-2026 7:30 am -9:00 am
Free

 

PMO Round Table Breakfast Meeting

 

When:  Monthly on the Second Wednesday from 7:30 am-9:00 am

Where:  Virtual Meeting (Registrants will receive joining details from Meeting Leader)  

 

The Chapter holds a Breakfast Round Table focused upon the PMO Practice and Operations once a month. This round table group provides a general forum to discuss various issues, problems, and challenges related to organizing, operating and managing a PMO within any organization. The format is open, with round-robin topics decided by the attendees each month.

If you are, or have been, involved in any of the following activities, this round table will be for you.

  • Monitoring and Controlling Project Performance
  • Developing Project Management Methodologies and Competencies
  • Multi-Project Portfolio Management - Strategic Management, PMOs and Governance
  • Organizational Learning - Communicating PMO Value

PMO Round Table meetings are open to anyone who is interested. 

16
Oct
2026

PM Breakfast Meeting - Milpitas

10-16-2026 7:30 am -9:00 am
Free
PM Breakfast Meeting - Milpitas
 
When:  Monthly Every Third Friday from 7:30 - 9:00
 
Where:  Virtual Meeting (Registrants will receive joining details from Meeting Leader) 
 
Description:
 
Monthly the chapter holds seven geographically dispersed (Project Management) PM Breakfast Meetings in San Francisco’s Peninsula, South Bay and East Bay. Each of these is a small gathering (10 to 15) project managers for a discussion of the current PM environment, sharing of information, and brainstorming of current challenges. The meeting's agenda is the topics brought by the attendees. Every meeting is facilitated by a chapter volunteer.
 
This is a facilitated roundtable discussion on agenda topics solicited from the attendees during introductions. The intent of the meeting is to promote an informal gathering of a dozen project managers to discuss current topics in the profession, receive suggestions from the other attendees on current project challenges, or share/receive information on items of interest.
These meetings are open to anyone who is interested.
The only cost is what you order form the menu, separate checks.
 
 
Meeting Leader:  Rico Bevilacqua, PMP  Contact Meeting Leader
 
PDU Info:   1.5 - Category "Education - Informal Learning"
 
Program Agenda:   8:00 AM - Program Begins;  9:00 AM - Adjourn
 
Registration: The registration is FREE for anyone interested. Walk-in welcome. Please register online in advance to help the Event Host plan and arrange seats.
 

 

19
Oct
2026

Certification Info October 2026

10-19-2026 5:30 pm -7:00 pm
Free

Project Managers interested in obtaining information on PMI's certification programs are welcome to attend the Monthly Certification Information Meeting. Its intent is to provide an understanding of the application process, exam content and structure, exam environment and available tudy resources.

26
Oct
2026

Job Search Breakfast Meeting

10-26-2026 7:30 am -9:00 am
Free
When:  Monthly on Second and Fourth Mondays  7:30 am - 9:00 am
Where:  Virtual Meeting (Registrants will receive joining details from Meeting Leader) 
 
 
Description:

This group is established to provide job search support for Silicon Valley project management professionals.  It is sponsored by the Silicon Valley chapter of the Project Management Institute - PMI (www.pmisv.org) to help our members in transition improve their probability of landing a future job.   In conjunction with the chapter's Career Management Seminars and Career Development Workshops, the Job Search Group focuses on providing:

  • The skills and tools necessary for successful personal marketing and job search
  • Opportunities to share job market intelligence and strategies
  • A forum for mutual support, accountability, and inspiration.

Membership Statistics

Total Members2259
New Members This Year613
PMP® Members1276
PMI-ACP® Members84
Members with no Certification924

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Project Management Institute, with members in 135 countries, is the world's foremost authority for the project management profession. PMI sets industry standards, conducts research, and provides education and certification opportunities designed to strengthen and further establish the profession. PMI Silicon Valley is the 23rd largest PMI chapter, worldwide, with 2,200+ members. Sponsorship with PMI Silicon Valley is an excellent way to showcase and promote your PM-based products and services to our members and visitors.