Event: 2025 Professional Development Day - Leadership in the Exponential Age

Date: October 24th at 7:30AM - 4PM CST

Location: Omaha, NE 68107

Event Details:

In today’s rapidly shifting landscape, project managers are often asked to lead through ambiguity, disruption, and constant change. The PMI Heartland ProDevDay 2025 brings together professionals from across industries to explore the skills, tools, and perspectives needed to not just survive—but thrive—as leaders in uncertain times.

This immersive one-day conference will feature thought-provoking keynotes, practical sessions, and interactive discussions across three core tracks:

PM Tricks & Tips: Everyday strategies, frameworks, and leadership hacks to boost effectiveness, sharpen decision-making, and enhance team engagement under pressure.

Change Management: Approaches to navigating resistance, fostering resilience, and leading stakeholders through transformations in volatile environments.

AI in Project Management & Lean Practices: Insights into how emerging technologies and streamlined methodologies can empower project leaders to balance innovation with stability, ensuring projects stay adaptive yet grounded.

Through a blend of real-world stories, actionable tools, and collaborative learning, attendees will walk away equipped to lead with confidence, adaptability, and foresight.

Conference Objectives

By the end of PMI Pro Dev Day 2025, participants will be able to:

1. Strengthen Adaptive Leadership Skills – Develop techniques to inspire and guide teams through uncertainty while maintaining clarity and alignment.

2. Apply Innovative Tools & Practices – Leverage AI, Lean methods, and project management best practices to increase efficiency and make smarter decisions under pressure.

3. Drive Meaningful Change with Resilience – Cultivate strategies to manage transformation, reduce resistance, and maintain momentum even in volatile environments.