2013 Annual Conference
Managing Projects, Programs, and Portfolios:The Power of Professionalism
Friday, August 23, 2013
This premier educational event takes place every August. Come join us to . . . |
- Learn the latest tools, tips, techniques and trends in project, program and portfolio management that will help you take your career to the next level and improve your organizational success.
- Network and share ideas and experiences with executives, project, program and portfolio managers, sponsors, and other practitioners from a wide variety of industries, government agencies, and educational institutions.
- Earn professional development units (PDUs) toward maintaining your PMI credential.
Whatever your stake in projects, this event is a valuable asset for you, your team, and your organization.
Keynote Speakers
Traci Duez, CSM, CAC with "Breaking Free: Leading the Way"
-- Identify and shift to your Best Thinking
-- Discover What’s WRONG RIGHT with You
-- How Neuro-Axiology Accelerates Your Achievement
Author of the self-motivation book, Breaking Free, Traci is a sought-after speaker in the project management community. She has spoken at over 100 events in the past 4 years including PMI Global Congresses in North America and Europe. Prior to starting her own business in 2006, she was a director of over 100 consultants for a nationwide IT consulting firm. Traci applies her background in science and coaching to help leaders, managers, and executives improve their thinking and leadership skills using the emerging science of neuro-axiology.
Don't miss Traci's full day workshop on the same topic on August 24. Click here for complete information and registration!
Randy Black, P. Eng., PMP with "The Future of Project Management"
-- Current trends in Project Management
-- What future opportunities lie ahead for project, program and portfolio managers
Randy is a Region 1 Mentor for PMI. As a Senior Project Manager in the Program and Project Management practice of Stantec Consulting, he works and makes his home in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Randy has been a practitioner, adult educator, organizational leader and project facilitator in Project Management with more than 30 years of experience. He has created, managed and led project, volunteer and management teams across the country.
Four tracks
| Leading the Way | Project leaders provide advocacy of innovation, strategic direction and positive change. This track centers on leadership skills, training and knowledge that will help you become the leader you are meant to be. |
| Making the Leap | From waterfall to lean/six sigma and agile, project management continues to evolve bringing advancement and excellence to organizations. This track focuses on growing trends, tools and techniques. |
| Driving for Success | Successful project management leads to more efficient use of organization resources by progressive management of stakeholders, scope, cost, risk. This track focuses on successful practices that will ensure organizational transparency and project, program and portfolio success. |
| Proving the Value | Project, Program and Portfolio management promotes organizational success by providing standard, consistent and repeatable processes that increase value and reduce risk. This track focuses on the added value that project management brings to organizations as a whole. |
Click here for information on our Track Speakers!
Earn 8 PDUs for the entire conference
Location
Doubletree Hotel - Lloyd Center
1000 NE Multnomah
Portland, Oregon 97232
Pricing
| Deadlines (at 5:00 p.m.) | Chapter Members | Chapter Student Members | Non-Members |
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| Super Earlybird (4/1 - 5/15/2013) | $209 | $ 99 | $349 |
| Earlybird (5/15 - 6/30/2013) | $249 | $ 99 | $349 |
| Regular (6/30 - 8/19/2013) | $299 | $ 99 | $349 |
| Late (after 8/19/2013 at 5 p.m.) | $349 | $149 | $349 |
GROUP REGISTRATION: To register groups of people (3-10) with a single credit card payment, please see the Annual Conference Group Registration web page.
Thank You to our Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors!
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How to Participate in this Event
Call for Speakers
If you are interested in speaking at this event, click here for information.
Event Sponsorships are Available
Become a corporate sponsor. Click here for more information.
Volunteer
Click here to see volunteer positions
Contact Information
Annual Conference Director
annual_conf@pmi-portland.org
Event Cancellation/Refund Information
- 90% of the registration amount will be refunded if the request for cancellation/refund is received more than 30 days prior to the event.
- 75% of the registration amount will be refunded if the request for cancellation/refund is received between 29 and 8 days prior to the event.
- If request for refunds are received less than 7 days prior to the start of the event, the refund will not be processed since monetary outlays have been incurred for meals and materials.
- All requests for refunds must be made in writing to the respective event coordinator: Annual Conference Director
- Registrations cannot be transferred from event to event due to different rate structures; a refund will be processed and applied to the original credit card.
- Cancellation/Refund Policy
Event Registration and Pricing Information
Partner with PMI Portland Chapter
Director of Sponsor Programs sponsor_programs@pmi-portland.org
Annual Conference Director annual_conf@pmi-portland.org
VP of Professional Development vp_prof_devel@pmi-portland.org