Events

Our 2026 PMI Chicagoland Chapter Annual Business Meeting will be held as a Hybrid event (in-person & Virtual via zoom) on May 13^th, 2026, from 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM. After the business meeting ends at 6:45 PM, the regular May monthly Chapter meeting will begin. We are extending complimentary registration for members to both the Annual Business Meeting and the May monthly Chapter meeting.

Agenda for the 2026 Annual Business Meeting on May 13^th, 2026

1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from the 2025 Annual Business Meeting
2. 2025 Financial Report
3. Readout of chapter operational achievements & highlights from 2025-2026
4. Announcement of elected board members for coming term 2026-2027
5. Acknowledgement of outgoing board members for their contributions to the chapter
6. Q&A 

****We are at full capacity for today’s event, and no walk-ins will be permitted.  We encourage you to register early for the June 10, 2026 Monthly Dinner Meeting. Thank you!*****

Timeline:

5:30 PM CT Networking and Cash Bar

6:15 PM CT Dinner Starts

6:15 to 6:45 PM CT Business Meeting

6:45 to 7:45 PM CT Speaker Presentation & QA

7:45 to 8:00 PM CT Closing Remarks & Wrap up.

The remote portion starts at 6:15 PM CT

PDUs: 1.5 Power Skills

Speaker: Lee Lambert

Biography: 

Lee R. Lambert, PMI Fellow, is one of the founders of the PMP Certification and has logged nearly 60 years in the field. He is currently a private consultant who has spoken about the value of project management in 54 countries over the past three years. He spends his extra time working as a volunteer helping needy youth improve their lives. He helps raise money for operating the New Life For Orphans (NLFO) in Uganda and has twice been the corporate loaned executive for United Way fund raising campaigns. 

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Presentation Title: The Future of Project Management Thru the EYES of the Past

Description:

Step into the story of how project management transformed from a side responsibility for technical professionals into one of the world’s most respected careers.

Join Lee Lambert, a true pioneer in the profession, for an engaging and thought-provoking presentation that traces the remarkable evolution of project management from 1969 to today—and looks ahead to what the profession could become by 2035. With more than 48 years of involvement in PMI, Lee brings a rare first-hand perspective on the milestones, challenges, and defining moments that have shaped project management across the globe.

Grounded in PMI’s four pillars—trust, respect, accountability, and change management—this presentation will explore how the profession has grown from a single chapter in Houston to more than 309 chapters worldwide. You will gain insight into the phases project management has gone through, the forces behind its global rise, and what the future may hold for current and aspiring project leaders.

Whether you are a seasoned professional, a new project manager, or simply curious about where the profession is headed, this is a session you will not want to miss.

Come be inspired, reflect on how far the profession has come, and discover where project management is going next. Are you ready?

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

·       Trace the evolution of project management from an informal technical practice to a recognized global profession, highlighting key milestones in PMI’s growth since 1969.

·       Examine the role of PMI’s four pillars—trust, respect, accountability, and change management—in shaping the profession and influencing modern project management practice.

·       Assess future trends in project management by exploring how the profession may continue to evolve and what project managers should do to prepare for the year 2035.