SEATTLE - s4story -- The Project Management Institute (PMI) Puget Sound Chapter announces Professional Development Days (PDD) 2025, its premier two-day conference for project, program, and portfolio managers. The event will be held October 24–25, 2025 at The Westin Seattle, bringing together more than 300 professionals for workshops, certification units, and networking.

The event opens with keynote speaker Rich Sheridan, co-founder and Chief Storyteller of Menlo Innovations, author of Joy, Inc. and Chief Joy Officer. Sheridan will share insights on building joyful workplaces that drive innovation and performance.

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The workshop lineup features experts addressing AI in project management, Agile storytelling, leadership development, gamification, PMO excellence, and PMP certification prep. Instructors represent organizations such as Amazon Web Services, Huron Consulting, and leading consulting practices.

All sessions provide Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward PMI certifications. Attendees will also benefit from extensive networking opportunities, including an evening reception on October 24.

Registration details and early bird pricing are available at https://pugetsoundpmi.org.