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.
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Upcoming events
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
When: Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 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
PM Breakfast Meeting - Mountain View/Sunnyvale
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.
Multi Chapter | Women in Project Management Forum Monthly Meeting - The Heroine's Journey into AI Leadership: Becoming an AI Champion in 2026
Multi Chapter | Women in Project Management Virtual Meeting:
The Heroine's Journey into AI Leadership: Becoming an AI Champion in 2026
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There is a window opening right now — a once-in-a-generation moment — and women project managers are perfectly positioned to walk through it first.
We are living through the most significant shift in the history of work. AI is no longer a future trend. It's already reshaping how projects get planned, how PMOs operate, and who gets recognized as a strategic leader. The question isn't whether AI will change your career. It's whether you will be the one leading the change. Or watching it happen to you.
This isn't your typical "AI tools" session. This is a Heroine's Journey.
In this 60-minute session, AI Transformation Partner Lori McDaniel, PMP, will take you on a two-part journey designed to unlock the mindset and practical roadmap you need to step into the role of AI Champion in your organization.
PART ONE: The Inner Game
Before we talk strategy, we name the truth: most of the barriers standing between women PMs and AI leadership aren't technical. They're internal.
Patterns like perfectionism, tech intimidation, permission-seeking, and playing small have kept talented women from claiming their seat at the table, and from claiming the career leaps they deserve. In this grounded exploration, Lori will guide you through:
· The 7 most common limiting belief patterns holding women back in tech and leadership
· How to rewrite your story — from "AI is overwhelming" to "I'm a strategic AI leader"
· Why your existing skills as a PM — systems thinking, stakeholder management, change leadership and more — make you extraordinarily positioned for the AI era
· The mindset shifts that empower your career including scarcity -> strategic abundance and permission-seeking -> executive presence
You'll leave this exploration with a new inner narrative and the conviction to act on it.
PART TWO: The AI Champion Roadmap
Now we get to work.
Lori will walk you through the Humans + Agents platform — one of the most powerful AI transformation ecosystems available today, built by Simple AI specifically for teams and leaders ready to move beyond experimentation and into real results. This is the platform she recommends for PMs and PMOs who want to become genuine AI Champions in 2026.
You'll discover:
· What it actually means to be an AI Champion — and why project managers are the ideal candidates
· How to turn AI into practical workflows that save time, money, and leadership bandwidth
· How PMO teams can access 300+ pre-built AI agents across every department
· The AI maturity model that matters most in 2026
· How to lead AI adoption, manage change, and build resilient, future-ready teams — making you the most valuable person in the room
Whether you're brand new to AI, you’ve been experimenting, or you’re advanced, you'll leave with a concrete 2026 AI Action Plan and a clear next step.
The Big Takeaway:
This is not about becoming a technologist. This is about becoming the kind of leader organizations desperately need right now — someone who can bridge strategy, people, and AI in a way that drives real outcomes.
The playing field is open. The window is now. And women PMs who move first will define the next era of project leadership.
PMISV Mentorship Program 2026
New Member Orientation April 2026
New Member Orientation April 2026
When: April 7th, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Where: Virtual Event
PDU Info: None
Description
By attending this orientation, you will:
- Understand the full range of benefits available through PMI Silicon Valley
- Advance your career through skill-building workshops, PM Insights sessions, PMI certification information sessions, leadership cohorts, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities including job search forums, happy hours, and breakfast meetups
- Learn how to get involved through volunteer opportunities and community engagement while building meaningful professional connections
- Get your questions answered directly by chapter leadership
Who Should Attend
Open to all PMI Silicon Valley members. Especially recommended for those who recently joined or want to better understand the chapter’s programs, opportunities, and community.
Program Agenda
- Welcome message from chapter leadership
- Overview of chapter programs and events
- Career development pathways (workshops, PM Insights, mentorship, leadership cohorts, networking)
- Volunteer opportunities and community engagement
- Open Q&A session
Registration
Registration is FREE for new members.
This is a virtual event held over Zoom. Please register online in advance to help with the Event Host plan. Cut off date for registration is April 6th, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Meeting Leaders: Parul Kulshreshtha and Spandana Anumalasetty
Contact event leaders: memberservices@pmisv.org
Chapter Membership
- Be part of the largest PM community
- There are many perks for being a PMISV member
- Member discounts to chapter events, workshops, bootcamps, and more
Active-Duty Military or Veterans?
- Active-duty military or veteran can attend our chapter events for free
- Thank you for serving our country and keeping America safe!
Contact our Chapter President for a code to register our chapter events
Membership Statistics
| Total Members | 2319 |
| New Members This Year | 171 |
| PMP® Members | 1322 |
| PMI-ACP® Members | 85 |
| Members with no Certification | 938 |
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.
