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As we return from the summer holiday, we’re delighted to share a first look at the program for the PMI Netherlands Summit 2026. On 5 & 6 November, the project management community comes together in Amsterdam for the biggest PMI Netherlands event of the year,  and the 25th anniversary of our Chapter.

This milestone edition brings a refreshed, future‑focused program shaped around our theme:
Projects with Purpose: Building Value for Tomorrow.

5 November:  International Project Management Day Gala Dinner

We begin with an elegant evening of celebration, connection, and conversation. The kind you simply don’t have at your desk. Formal attire, great company, and limited seats. If you’d like to join, we encourage you to secure your spot early.

6 November: Full Conference Day

The conference opens its doors to 300 professionals for a full day of keynotes, breakout sessions, and workshops built around one central question:

How do we make sure our projects actually matter?

If you’re still waiting for approval to attend, here are key points that can help strengthen your business case:

1. Expand your network: gain access to peers, industry leaders, and solution providers who help you solve challenges faster, uncover better tools, and identify new ways of working.
2. Discover proven strategies and practical tools: Learn approaches you can apply immediately to accelerate delivery, improve efficiency, and turn plans into outcomes faster for your team.
3. Stay ahead of emerging practices and AI‑driven transformation. Hear the latest insights, applications, and frameworks so your organization can respond to change with confidence instead of playing catch‑up.

Take a peek at the lineup:

• Tom Bloemers (PMI Global Board): O.R.E. as the key to redefining the path to project success 
• Alize Hofmeester: Projects with Purpose: Experiences that make your heartbeat 
• Marie‑Laure Bolis (Blue Hive): Beyond Delivery: Defining Project Success & People 
• Lee Lambert: 25 Years Ahead 
• Lucila Dotto: The #1 Predictor of Project Success: Turning Sustainability into Execution 
• Frank Wijnands & Grant Davis: Time Value of Carbon: Financial Integration in NPV 
• Lorenzo Veterano: Building Sustainable Teams That Deliver Beyond Projects 
• Raquel Horta: From Delivery to Legacy: Becoming the Project Leader Who Shapes the Future and Makes Real Impact 
• Ivan Moreira: AI‑Powered PMO: Synergies for the Strategic Evolution From Administrative Function to Strategic Decision Engine  
• Karla Merza: Beyond Delivery: Redefining Project Success in a Human‑Centered World
• Vanessa Rouw & Lieke Geers (Oranjer): WOW, I Feel Gut! How to navigate complexity with courage
• Bart Ghysels: From Task to Energy: Motivating and Engaging Project Teams 

With over 30 sessions across six parallel tracks, this anniversary edition will be our most comprehensive yet — blending strategy, innovation, sustainability, and the evolving role of AI in project leadership.

PMI NL Summit 2026 is one of the region's key project management events, offering fresh insights, peer learning, and the chance to grow your professional network.

Take a look at the full program and register at: https://pmi-nl.nl/calendar?eventId=46367

We look forward to welcoming you in Amsterdam.