Upcoming Regional Events

PMXPO 2008: Virtual Project Management Show Thursday, May 15, 2008 FREE!!! This conference addresses the specific needs of project executives and aspiring executives, charged with managing project offices, program offices and project portfolios of organizations big and small. In five sessions, we'll offer overviews of common PPM and PMO issues, specific vendor solutions and case studies, plus valuable take-away materials, including templates, checklists, project plans and presentations that you can modify and use in your own practice. Session topics include: *     Project Portfolio Management, Enterprise Resource Planning *     Project Cost and Scheduling Management *     PPM for the Skeptical IT Organization *     Secrets of Successful Software Projects *     Certification, Training & Education for Career Growth Learn more <http://events1.unisfair.com/index.jsp?eid=223&seid=28>

June 7-10 Sheraton Premiere At Tyson’s Corner Vienna, Virginia Symposium Keynote Speakers Willey Jolley Pat Johns   An Attitude of Excellence 5 Simple Steps to 5 Star Success   Willey Jolley has been named “One of the Outstanding Five speakers in the World” by Toastmasters International. He will help you “Develop an Attitude of Excellence” with the simple steps that he has used to help “5 Star” organizations, like Dell, Marriott, and Wal-mart, create consistent success.   Footprints in the Shadow of Giants We are all explorers on life’s incredible trail   Pat Johns is a global adventurist, journalist photographer and ultra-marathon athlete.  Journey with him to the “Shadow of Giants”, Mt. Everest and four of the world’s five tallest mountains, as he shares with you lessons learned from some of the world’s top endurance athletes who participate in the grueling Himalayan 100 mile race.   http://pds.pmi-issig.org

Become a PMI KY Bluegrass Chapter Member Today. Learn how The PMI KY Bluegrass Chapter, with a membership representing industry, government, and academic professionals, is the premiere Project Management Organization in Central Kentucky.  If you have additional questions about joining the Bluegrass Chapter of the Project Management Institute, please contact Bob Mahaney, VP Membership.