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PMI Switzerland Chapter Newsletter: July-August 2026

PMI Switzerland Chapter Newsletter: July-August 2026

‍Newsletter

July-August 2026 - Volume 26 - Issue 07

[Editorial]

Editorial - PMI Switzerland Newsletter,
July-August 2026

Author: Philip Springuel

Dear members and colleagues,

 

As we approach summer holidays, your newsletter this month reminds you to place the 29 October PM Conference on your agenda. A special message from Chapter President Mafalda Amaro offers many reasons why, while key details and links are conveniently laid out in Alpha Ziman’s pre-event summary, reminding you to sign up now to ensure your early bird registration.

 

This month’s feature recap from authors Joachim Dehais and Adi Muslic, relates highlights of the PMI Global Summit Series held 29 and 30 April in Lisbon, Portugal, where together they led a session on the topic "Harnessing AI for Success in a Multicultural World." Reminding us that AI is no longer a future trend, the authors present their unique approach helping project managers analyze themselves, their stakeholders and environments.

 

Alp Camci introduces three new Chapter members this month, and Mariia Fufaieva highlights another career-building volunteer opportunity to help shape the Chapter’s communications strategy.

 

React quick-as-you-can to this month’s reminders, then keep up with our social media while you enjoy your summer break,

 

 

Philip SPRINGUEL, Newsletter Copy Editor

 

[Article]

Steering Transformation in the (multicultural?) AI Age: Reflections from Lisbon

Author: Adi Muslic, PMP, and Joachim Dehais, PMP

PMI Global Summit Series (GSS) is the regional flagship gathering for project leaders, enterprise partners, chapters, and practitioners looking to share real-world perspectives on navigating change, shaping what’s next, and staying relevant as the pace accelerates.

The PMI Global Summit Series, held this year in Lisbon, Portugal, 29 and 30 April 2026, brought together project leaders from around the world under the theme “MORE, Together. When we share in our growth, we go beyond what is possible.” The message was clear: our profession is changing, shaped by the rapid rise of AI, new demands for faster governance and broader leadership in business transformation. For those of us working in Switzerland—where projects often sit at the intersection of strict regulation and high innovation—these signals are especially relevant.  

Transformation and why it fails

A keynote on why transformation efforts fail and how change can become more durable was especially relevant in a time when organizations are under pressure to modernize quickly.

One of the most important takeaways is that AI is no longer a "future" trend; it is a present capability that we must integrate responsibly into our delivery environments.

[Article]

PM Conference 2026: Swiss Iconic Projects and Innovations – The Future of Project Leadership 

Author: Alpha Ziman, PMP, PMI-PBA, CAPM

Early Bird Registration Now Open - Save CHF 100 Until 31 July 2026

 

The landscape of project leadership is evolving rapidly. From artificial intelligence and digital transformation to sustainability and increasingly complex stakeholder environments, project  professionals are being asked to navigate new challenges while continuing to deliver successful outcomes. 

To explore these opportunities and challenges, PMI Switzerland invites you to join the PM Conference 2026 on 29 October 2026 in Zurich. Bringing together approximately 200 project professionals, executives, innovators and decision makers, the conference will provide a unique platform to learn from industry leaders, exchange ideas with peers and gain practical insights into the future of project leadership.

 

This year’s theme, Swiss Iconic Projects and Innovation - The Future of Project Leadership, reflects the growing importance of innovation, adaptability and responsible leadership in today’s project environment.

 

Who will be on the Programme Agenda

 

While the full speaker lineup will be announced very shortly, we are pleased to confirm that leaders and experts from some of Switzerland’s most recognized organizations are already confirmed including representatives from: 

  • UBS
  • Holcim
  • Sunrise
  • NestlĂ©

And many more industry-leading organizations are to be announced in the coming weeks. 

A special message from our Chapter President

Author: Mafalda Amaro, PMI Switzerland Chapter President

Dear PMI Switzerland Member, 

As we approach our 2026 Annual Conference, I wanted to take a moment to speak directly to you, our community. 

This year’s event is not just another conference. It’s a gathering of Switzerland’s most committed project management professionals, built around a theme that reflects where our discipline is heading and what it demands of all of us: Swiss Iconic Projects and Innovations – The Future of Project Leadership. 

Our conference will explore and highlight how Switzerland’s companies and industries continue to shape the future of our profession and projects of our communities. This is an opportunity to celebrate Swiss innovations, ingenuity, resilience and leadership. 

We are working to build a programme that is practical, inspiring and genuinely relevant to the challenges you face. I look forward to welcoming you on 29 October 2026.   

[Article]

 We are looking for a marketing volunteer!

Author: Mariia Fufaieva

Join the PMI Switzerland Communications & Marketing Team!

 

Are you creative, proactive, and passionate about communications? We're looking for a volunteer to help create engaging content, design visuals in Canva, and promote PMI Switzerland events and initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Canva knowledge
  • Support promotional campaigns
  • Create communications strategy
  • Develop visuals (e.g. flyers, banners, etc.)
  • 6+ hours / month

Benefits:

 

  • Expand your professional network across Switzerland
  • Gain hands-on marketing and communications experience
  • Build your portfolio with real campaigns and projects
  • Develop leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Earn volunteer recognition and PMI PDUs

Interested? We'd love to hear from you!

 

marketing@pmi-switzerland.ch

  

Mariia Fufaieva

 

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‍Members Update

Author: Alp Camci, PMP

A warm welcome to all new members that joined our Chapter.

Congratulations also to the members who obtained certifications.


The following members provided information about themselves: Taraneh Roodpeyma, Estelle Ivanova, Leebrain Mukomberanwa

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The next Newsletter will be published on Monday 7th of September. 

Would you want your article as a part of it?

Please share it with us until the 27 of August through our Google Form [Click here].

‍Contributors:

 

Adi Muslic, PMP and Joachim Dehais, PMP

Alpha Ziman, PMP, PMI-PBA, CAPM

Mafalda Amaro, PMI Switzerland Chapter President

Mariia Fufaieva
Alp Camci, PMP


‍Copy Editor:

Philip Springuel, PMP

 

Technical Editor:

Alice Bianchi, PMP

  
Publications Director:
Daniel Rodellar, PMP

‍The PMI Switzerland Chapter is a non-profit professional business organization, and is a chartered chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Newtown Square, PA, USA.

Views and opinions expressed in the newsletter are those of the authors and, unless otherwise stated, do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the chapter or PMI or imply partnership.

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