Upcoming events

23
Feb
2026

PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7.00PM-8.00PM

02-23-2026 7:00 pm -8:00 pm
Zoom
Free

PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7.00PM-8.00PM

When: Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7:00pm-8:00pm

Where: Virtual Meeting - Registrants will receive details from the event host.

Description

  • PMI Silicon Valley Toastmasters, a Toastmasters Club for PMISV Members, is a place where you develop and grow – both personally and professionally
  • If you are interested in improving your communication skills, improve knowledge of project Management processes and building a network of professional project managers then please  attend our meetings

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Interested in joining the club: Contact Club President Raj Souda or Bhanu M. Viswanadha Bhanu M. Viswanadha

Takeaways:

PMISV Toastmasters club is a safe place to practice communication skills. These meetings will provide an opportunity for project management community to:

  • Advance your communication skills
  • Deliver  prepared and impromptu speeches
  • Develop leadership potential
  • Provide and receive constructive evaluations
  • Get better at Organize and facilitate meetings
  • Earn 1.0 PDUs per meeting for PMI members
  • Toastmaster International Membership
26
Feb
2026

PMISV Tri Valley Happy Hour

02-26-2026 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Free

PMISV Tri Valley Happy Hour

When: Monthly Every 4th Thursday

Where:  Canyon Lakes Restaurant and Brewery 640 Bollinger Canyon Way, San Ramon, CA 94582

Description:

Join us for an informal get-together in the Tri-Valley. This will be a facilitated discussion with agenda topics suggested by attendees during introductions. The intent of the meeting is to promote networking among project management professionals, provide a forum to discuss current topics in the profession, receive suggestions on project challenges, and share or exchange information on items of interest.

This is a great opportunity to meet and network with Chapter leaders, members, and volunteers in a relaxed setting, while building professional relationships and sharing experiences. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested.

Light snacks will be provided.

Registration:  The registration is FREE for anyone interested. Walk-ins are welcome, although registration online is preferred to help the Event Host with planning and reserving space.

Cost:  Only cost is what you order from the menu, separate checks. Please drink responsibly.

Event Leader:  Ramneik Dua and Shilpa Maroju Contact Event Host

 

 

02
Mar
2026

PMISV - Chapter Leadership Program Cohort 9 (PMI Silicon Valley and other PMI Chapter Members ONLY)

03-02-2026 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
20.00
 

PMISV - Chapter Leadership Program Cohort 9:

PMI Silicon Valley Leadership Program Cohort 9

(PMI Silicon Valley and other PMI Chapter Members ONLY)

 
When:   January 19, 2026 - March 9, 2026 (6PM - 7PM Mondays)
 
Where:  Virtual Meeting 
 
Last Date for On-line Registration is 1/18/2026 at 11 PM
Registrants will receive meeting joining details from Meeting Leader by afternoon on the event day.
 
Description: 
 

 The purpose of the Leadership Program is to expand and deepen the leadership team by offering a training program for managers, or equivalent, whose performance and initiative has demonstrated leadership potential.

 

Takeaways:

  • Build awareness, knowledge and competencies in areas such as public speaking, strengths, budget and finance, leading remotely, lean thinking and practice, and more
  • Gain practical leadership skills and experience
  • Break down silos
  • Grow professionally and personally under the guidance of a mentor
  • Network with leaders

 

About the Instructor:

 1574378907713

Bhanu Viswanadha
Bhanu is a PfMP, SPC, TOGAF, CISM, DPBoK, CCSK, DASSM,PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SASM, SA, POPM, SDP, KMP1 and is currently working as an IT Architect at NetApp.  Previous positions include Program Manager at a major retail and healthcare company and Technical Leader at APL Ltd. While he was the PMO manager at Safeway Inc., he implemented a process for recruiting, mentoring, and motivating the Safeway project management community. Mr. Viswanadha’s other projects include delivering a training program for project manager coaching/mentoring in both waterfall and Agile methodologies. He has also been an Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University, Cogswell University of Silicon Valley and he is a Past President at PMI Silicon Valley. Bhanu is a PMI approved ATPInstructor.

Bhanu has Masters in Mathematics from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India and Master of Technology in Mathematical Modeling andSimulation from University of Pune, India. Bhanu is a PMI LIMC20 graduate.

 

Program Agenda

Week 1 - Introduction to Agile
Week 2 - Servant Leadership
Week 3 - Adaptive, Situational leadership
Week 4 - Leading vs Managing
Week 5 - Emotional Intelligence
Week 6 - Mentoring vs Coaching vs Training
Week 7 - Radical Candor
Week 8 - Group project presentation

Team Lunch - TBD

 

Meeting Leader: Aarti Sharma

Contact Meeting Leader:  aartisharmak11@gmail.com

 

PDU Info:

Power Skills: 7.0 Total PDUs

PDU claiming instructions 

  

Online Registration

PMI Silicon Valley Members: $20.00 

Other PMI Chapter Members: $20.00

Students & Veterans: Free (Please contact the Meeting Leader for the discount code)

 

Cancellation Policy

This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last-minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.

 
 
02
Mar
2026

PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7.00PM-8.00PM

03-02-2026 7:00 pm -8:00 pm
Zoom
Free

PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7.00PM-8.00PM

When: Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7:00pm-8:00pm

Where: Virtual Meeting - Registrants will receive details from the event host.

Description

  • PMI Silicon Valley Toastmasters, a Toastmasters Club for PMISV Members, is a place where you develop and grow – both personally and professionally
  • If you are interested in improving your communication skills, improve knowledge of project Management processes and building a network of professional project managers then please  attend our meetings

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Interested in joining the club: Contact Club President Raj Souda or Bhanu M. Viswanadha Bhanu M. Viswanadha

Takeaways:

PMISV Toastmasters club is a safe place to practice communication skills. These meetings will provide an opportunity for project management community to:

  • Advance your communication skills
  • Deliver  prepared and impromptu speeches
  • Develop leadership potential
  • Provide and receive constructive evaluations
  • Get better at Organize and facilitate meetings
  • Earn 1.0 PDUs per meeting for PMI members
  • Toastmaster International Membership
06
Mar
2026

PM Breakfast Meeting - Mountain View/Sunnyvale

03-06-2026 7:30 am -9:00 am
Free

PM Breakfast Meeting - MountainView/Sunnyvale

 

When:  The First Friday Each Month from 7:30am - 9:00am

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 round table 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. 

PM Breakfast Meeting - Sunnyvale. Monthly, the Chapter holds fifteen 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 on current challenges. The meeting's agenda is the topics brought by the attendees. Every meeting is facilitated by a Chapter Volunteer.
 
PMISV holds breakfast & group events around the Bay Area to support its member and the project management community. The chapter encourages professionals to attend and participate by bringing their questions and issues to their colleagues.”
09
Mar
2026

Job Search Breakfast Meeting

03-09-2026 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.
09
Mar
2026

PMISV - Chapter Leadership Program Cohort 9 (PMI Silicon Valley and other PMI Chapter Members ONLY)

03-09-2026 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
20.00
 

PMISV - Chapter Leadership Program Cohort 9:

PMI Silicon Valley Leadership Program Cohort 9

(PMI Silicon Valley and other PMI Chapter Members ONLY)

 
When:   January 19, 2026 - March 9, 2026 (6PM - 7PM Mondays)
 
Where:  Virtual Meeting 
 
Last Date for On-line Registration is 1/18/2026 at 11 PM
Registrants will receive meeting joining details from Meeting Leader by afternoon on the event day.
 
Description: 
 

 The purpose of the Leadership Program is to expand and deepen the leadership team by offering a training program for managers, or equivalent, whose performance and initiative has demonstrated leadership potential.

 

Takeaways:

  • Build awareness, knowledge and competencies in areas such as public speaking, strengths, budget and finance, leading remotely, lean thinking and practice, and more
  • Gain practical leadership skills and experience
  • Break down silos
  • Grow professionally and personally under the guidance of a mentor
  • Network with leaders

 

About the Instructor:

 1574378907713

Bhanu Viswanadha
Bhanu is a PfMP, SPC, TOGAF, CISM, DPBoK, CCSK, DASSM,PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SASM, SA, POPM, SDP, KMP1 and is currently working as an IT Architect at NetApp.  Previous positions include Program Manager at a major retail and healthcare company and Technical Leader at APL Ltd. While he was the PMO manager at Safeway Inc., he implemented a process for recruiting, mentoring, and motivating the Safeway project management community. Mr. Viswanadha’s other projects include delivering a training program for project manager coaching/mentoring in both waterfall and Agile methodologies. He has also been an Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University, Cogswell University of Silicon Valley and he is a Past President at PMI Silicon Valley. Bhanu is a PMI approved ATPInstructor.

Bhanu has Masters in Mathematics from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India and Master of Technology in Mathematical Modeling andSimulation from University of Pune, India. Bhanu is a PMI LIMC20 graduate.

 

Program Agenda

Week 1 - Introduction to Agile
Week 2 - Servant Leadership
Week 3 - Adaptive, Situational leadership
Week 4 - Leading vs Managing
Week 5 - Emotional Intelligence
Week 6 - Mentoring vs Coaching vs Training
Week 7 - Radical Candor
Week 8 - Group project presentation

Team Lunch - TBD

 

Meeting Leader: Aarti Sharma

Contact Meeting Leader:  aartisharmak11@gmail.com

 

PDU Info:

Power Skills: 7.0 Total PDUs

PDU claiming instructions 

  

Online Registration

PMI Silicon Valley Members: $20.00 

Other PMI Chapter Members: $20.00

Students & Veterans: Free (Please contact the Meeting Leader for the discount code)

 

Cancellation Policy

This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last-minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.

 
 
09
Mar
2026

PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7.00PM-8.00PM

03-09-2026 7:00 pm -8:00 pm
Zoom
Free

PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7.00PM-8.00PM

When: Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7:00pm-8:00pm

Where: Virtual Meeting - Registrants will receive details from the event host.

Description

  • PMI Silicon Valley Toastmasters, a Toastmasters Club for PMISV Members, is a place where you develop and grow – both personally and professionally
  • If you are interested in improving your communication skills, improve knowledge of project Management processes and building a network of professional project managers then please  attend our meetings

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Interested in joining the club: Contact Club President Raj Souda or Bhanu M. Viswanadha Bhanu M. Viswanadha

Takeaways:

PMISV Toastmasters club is a safe place to practice communication skills. These meetings will provide an opportunity for project management community to:

  • Advance your communication skills
  • Deliver  prepared and impromptu speeches
  • Develop leadership potential
  • Provide and receive constructive evaluations
  • Get better at Organize and facilitate meetings
  • Earn 1.0 PDUs per meeting for PMI members
  • Toastmaster International Membership
10
Mar
2026

PMISV Peninsula Monthly Happy Hour

03-10-2026 5:30 pm -7:00 pm
See Event Description For Details
Free

PMISV Peninsula Happy Hour

When: Monthly Each 2nd Tuesday

WhereMarvin Gardens, 1160 Old County Road, Belmont, CA 94002 (We’ll gather in the back garden)

Description:

Join team of volunteers from PMISV for an informal get together. This is a facilitated discussion on agenda topics solicited from the attendees during introductions. The intent of the meeting is to promote networking among 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. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested.

Registration The registration is FREE for anyone interested. Walk-in welcome. Please register online in advance to help the Event Host plan and reserve space.

Cost:  Only cost is what you order from the menu, separate checks. Please drink responsibly.

Event Leader:  Dulce Lord Contact Event Host

Event Co-Leaders: Larry Staley, Gretchen Peters, Ronnie Gerola