PMI Synergy 2026 Monday 9 November London
Built for Chaos.
Assess. Adapt. Advance.
The PMI UK Chapter’s annual flagship event — a celebration of the project profession, its people, ideas and impact. Equipping project managers for an uncertain world.
The theme
Three As that bring the PMI Talent Triangle® to life.
Understand the environment before acting.
Interpret data, recognise emerging risks and opportunities, understand stakeholder needs, consider sustainability and use AI responsibly to improve insight and decision-making.
Change how we work as conditions evolve.
Tailor approaches, combine predictive and agile methods, use technology intelligently and create faster feedback loops that support better outcomes.
Turn insight and adaptability into sustained success.
Leadership, communication, collaboration, influence and resilience help teams maintain momentum, create value and deliver outcomes that endure.
What you’ll gain from the day
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I Insight AI, complexity, sustainability and the forces reshaping project success.
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I Innovation Practical tools and adaptive approaches for smarter project delivery.
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I Impact Stronger leadership, greater resilience and more sustainable value.
Agenda · Monday 9 November
A full day built for chaos.
Keynotes, practical sessions and plenty of time to connect. Timings may change as the day approaches — the ticketing site is the definitive source.
Book your ticket ↗- 09:00
- Welcome u0026 Opening Remarks Setting the tone for a day of insight, energy and impact.
- 09:10
- Lucila Dotto Sustainability and the Future of Project Leadership
- 09:45
- Dr. Penny Pullan Making Chaos Human: Facilitative Leadership when the Plans Stop Working
- 10:20
- James Louttit How to Deliver More Value Without Breaking Yourself or Your Team
- 10:50
- Coffee u0026 Networking Grab a coffee and connect
- 11:10
- Giles Lindsay The Decision Gap: Why Organisations Move at the Speed of Their Decisions
- 11:45
- Dr. Joachim Dehais Workplace politics, suffer or master your destiny
- 12:20
- Andy Murray Governing through Chaos: Turning Assurance into Confident Decisions
- 12:50
- Lunch u0026 Networking Great conversations over great food.
- 13:35
- Award Ceremony Celebrate those dedicated to advancing project leadership
- 13:50
- Nigel Smith PMI UK’s Toastmasters Club — Speak with Confidence, Lead through Chaos
- 14:25
- Karina Singh Equipping Project Leaders for Chaos: People, Capability and Public Value
- 14:55
- Coffee u0026 Networking Grab a coffee and connect
- 15:15
- James Garner u0026 Nermeen Latif From AI Curiosity to Confident Delivery: Practical Tools for Navigating Chaos
- 15:50
- Martin Paver Beyond the Dashboard: Reimagining Project Delivery with Data and AI
- 16:25
- Questions u0026 Answers Assess. Adapt. Advance. Putting Insight into Action
- 16:55
- Closing Remarks Key takeaways and a look ahead.
- 17:00
- Drinks Reception Continue the conversations and celebrate together.
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Past Events
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For your employer
Make the case to attend.
Everything you need to ask your organisation to fund your place.
- A full day of learning aligned to the PMI Talent Triangle®
- PDUs towards PMI certification maintenance
- Practical tools to apply to live projects straight away
- Peer network across UK industries and sectors
Email template for your manager
Hi [Manager’s name],nnI’d like to attend PMI Synergy 2026, the PMI UK Chapter’s annual flagship conference, on Monday 9 November at NatWest Head Office, London.nnThis year’s theme, “Built for Chaos: Assess. Adapt. Advance.”, focuses on delivering in uncertain, complex environments — including responsible use of AI, adaptive delivery methods and leadership skills.nnWhat I’ll bring back:n• Practical tools and approaches I can apply to our current projectsn• Insight on AI, sustainability and emerging delivery trendsn• PDUs towards maintaining my PMI certificationn• New contacts across the UK project communitynnThe cost is [ticket price]. I’m happy to share key takeaways with the team afterwards.nnThanks,n[Your name]
Venue
NatWest Head Office, the City of London.
- Date
- Monday, 9 November 2026
- Time
- 9:00 – 17:00 GMT
- Address
- 250 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4AA