About Professional Development Day
PMICOC's Professional Development Day (PDD) is the pinnacle event for project management professionals in Central Ohio. It offers a curated agenda of keynote presentations, breakout sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, all designed to enhance skills and knowledge.
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We welcome over 600 project professionals from a variety of industries like Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Technology & IT Services, Consulting & Professional Services, Government & Public Services, Engineering & Manufacturing, Education, Financial Services, and Banking.
Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, PDD promises a day of growth, inspiration, and valuable connections. Join us to expand knowledge, sharpen skills, and build lasting relationships while discovering how maximizing project success can elevate our world.
2025 PDD Call for Presentations is Open!
We seek to bring together renowned thought leaders, groundbreaking innovators, and seasoned practitioners to share transformative insights that define the future of project management by inviting them to share at our global events. From emerging AI trends and essential leadership strategies to cutting-edge tools for success, our call for presentations is a prestigious opportunity to engage and inspire a global audience at the forefront of the industry.
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Our “Call for presentations” is to allow our community and industry experts the opportunity to submit for the chance to speak. Our call for presentations is open to anyone with an insightful or unique perspective on managing projects and people.
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To be considered for a chance to speak at PMICOC's 2025 Professional Development Day, please submit the '2025 PDD Call for Breakout Presentations' form by midnight on February 21, 2025.
Key Presenter Milestones
Call for Presentations Open --------------------------------- January 20, 2025
​Call for Presentations Close ------------------------------- February 21, 2025
​Panel Review Period Ends ------------------------------------- March 18, 2025
​Notification of Decisions ------------------------------------------ April 7, 2025
​Presenter(s) Registration Deadline------------------------------ May 1, 2025
​Draft Presentations Due----------------------------------------- August 1, 2025
​Final Presentations Due --------------------------------------- October 1, 2025
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Rules of Engagement
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​​​​Only presentation proposals submitted online and by the published deadline will be considered.
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While more than one presentation proposal may be submitted, please note that acceptances are limited to a maximum of one per person.
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One co-presenter may participate and co-presenter information must be shared at time of submission.
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Submitter is the lead presenter and primary point of contact. Lead presenter is responsible for sharing communications from PMI Speaker Team with co-presenter.
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Use clear, error-free language and note word limits for titles and descriptions.
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PMICOC retains the right to modify titles and descriptions for marketing purposes.
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Avoid all commercial bias; content is to be educational in nature, neutral and unbiased, free of commercial motive/intent.
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Priority given to presentation proposals that include original content that has not been presented elsewhere. ​
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Must adhere to published deadlines (see chart above for milestones)
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Will prepare a draft presentation that will be reviewed by subject matter experts
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Must observe any intellectual property rights
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Must register for the event; registration is complimentary for a lead presenter. A co-presenter will be offered a discounted registration rate.
Submission Tips
Current and aspiring project professionals are at the heart of our focus, driving us to constantly find new, exciting speakers that offer Project Professionals opportunities to expand their horizons at every stage in their careers.
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In your proposals:
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Be specific
We cannot consider proposals that just include a link, ambiguous text about speaking on any topic, etc.
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Consider the audience
When formulating your proposal, keep in mind who you would present to and how they can learn from your session.
For questions regarding your submission, contact: pdd@pmicoc.org
Priority Topics
Our priority topics include:
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Agile
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Artificial intelligence
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Benefits realization
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Business acumen
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Business analysis
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Career development
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Change management
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Communication
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Complexity
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Cost management
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Decision making
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Disciplined agile delivery
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Earned value management
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Environmental social & governance law (ESG)
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​​Estimating
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​Ethics
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Governance
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Hybrid
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Innovation
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Leadership
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Organizational culture
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Organizational project management
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Outsourcing
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PMO
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Portfolio management
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Procurement
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Program management
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Project integration
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Project management education
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​Quality management
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Requirements management
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Resource management
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Risk management
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Scheduling
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Scope management
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Scrum
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Stakeholder engagement
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Strategy
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Sustainability
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Talent management
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Teams
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Using PMI Standards
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Ways of working
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Work breakdown structures
2025 Agenda Coming Soon
Excitement is brewing as we prepare something truly special. While our team is hard at work crafting an agenda that promises to ignite your passion and fuel your curiosity, we invite you to stay tuned for updates. Mark your calendar for an event you won't want to miss. The countdown to an unforgettable experience starts now!
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While you eagerly wait, take a peek at last year's lineup & photos!
The Venue
2025 Professional Development Day will be held in the Ohio Union at The Ohio State University. Parking will be located in the Ohio Union South Garage connected to the Ohio Union.
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Garage Information:
1759 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43210
