Authors:

Velan Thangavelu, PMP

and Marina Satapathy, PMP

Dear PMI Switzerland Chapter Members,

Elections are vital, as our PMI Switzerland Chapter is governed by Chapter Officers who are elected by you, the Chapter members, as defined in the Chapter Bylaws. These individuals devote their time and energy to driving our Chapter's activities, as well as contributing to the professional development of volunteers and members.  Here is why elections are crucial for the growth and sustainability of PMI Switzerland and why your vote counts:

Shaping Our Chapter's Future: Your vote directly influences the leadership and direction of PMI Switzerland. By participating in chapter elections, you ensure that our leaders represent your values, interests, and vision for our community.

Fostering Professional Growth: Your vote helps select leaders who are committed to advancing project management in Switzerland. With the right leadership, our chapter can offer more networking opportunities, professional development events, and resources to empower your career.

Inclusivity and Diversity: Just as we promote diversity and inclusion in project management, your vote can support leaders who champion these values within our chapter, making it a welcoming and diverse community for all.

We invite you to actively engage in our chapter's elections, influence our direction, and contribute to the growth of our project management community. Visit our candidates’ profiles on our elections page, participate in the election and make your voice count. 

Please be on the lookout for an email from the Global PMI team on November 15th with the voting instructions. We are counting on your involvement to shape the future of PMI Switzerland.

Thank you for your support! 

Your Elections Team 

Velan Thangavelu, PMP & Marina Satapathy, PMP

Author: Stefan Isler, PMP

PMI Switzerland at the AMIV Kontakt Fair, ETH Zurich

PMI Academia proudly represented PMI Switzerland at this year’s AMIV Kontakt Fair at ETH Zurich, one of the university’s key networking events connecting students with professional opportunities.

Our team was delighted to introduce students and recent graduates to PMI’s offerings and to share exciting news about the upcoming Project Management Simulation Competition 2026. This event will bring together talented students from universities across Switzerland to put their skills into practice in a real-world project management challenge.

The level of interest at our booth exceeded all expectations. We had many inspiring conversations with motivated students eager to explore project management as a career path and to engage with our vibrant professional community.

Building on this momentum, we are now in contact with EPF Lausanne (EPFL) to organize a specific event for students, where we will introduce PMI Switzerland and promote the Project Management Competition.

Through initiatives like these, PMI Academia continues to build bridges between students and the project management community—inspiring and empowering the next generation of leaders.

👉 Are you a student interested in joining the Projekt Management Simulation Competition 2026?
Express your interest here: Registration Form

https://kontakt.amiv.ethz.ch/en

Author: The PMI Switzerland Anniversary Team

PMI Switzerland’s 25th Anniversary: Save the Date

Twenty-five years ago, a small group planted the seed for what is now a community of 2,000+ members. Since then, we have learned together, built bridges across industries, and supported one another through challenges and wins. Now it’s time to celebrate the people behind that journey—our members, volunteers, partners… and you.

Save the Date

When: Friday, 6 March 2026, 17:00
Where: Let yourself be surprised!

Join us for an evening of connection, stories, and inspiration as we honor our past and look ahead to the chapter's future. Thank you for being the heart of PMI Switzerland. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Warm regards,

The PMI Switzerland Anniversary Team

Author: Alpha Ziman, PMP, PMI-PBA

The Ultimate Project Management Challenge Returns – Join Us on 29 October 2025!

Are you ready to put your project management skills to the test? 

Project managers, aspiring PMs and project management enthusiasts mark your calendars! The PMI Switzerland Chapter is celebrating International Project Management Day 2025 with the return of the Ultimate Project Management Challenge. 

Following last year’s resounding success, the PMI Switzerland Chapter, in collaboration with STS, The Project Management Training Company (sts.ch), invites professionals from across Switzerland to take part in a nationwide SimulTrain® simulation. This interactive competition puts you in the role of a project manager, navigating high-pressure scenarios, unexpected challenges and team dynamics in real time. 

Whether it’s managing risks, resolving conflicts, or making split-second decisions, this is your chance to demonstrate the skills that make great project managers stand out. Teams will compete locally, with top performers advancing to a Swiss-wide ranking. Prizes, recognition, and valuable networking opportunities await during the post-event apéro, where you can enjoy drinks, light snacks and connect with peers from across the country.

Special Thank You to Our Venue Sponsors

We are grateful to the organizations hosting this event in four cities across Switzerland:

• Roche in Basel
• Skyguide in Geneva
• STS in Lausanne
• SIX in Zurich

Your support makes it possible to bring the project management community together for one exciting evening!

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
• Time: 16:00 – 21:00 (presentation, simulation game, ranking and apéro included)
• Locations: Basel, Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich
• Seats: Limited in each region — register early to secure your spot!
• Participants can register as individuals or teams. Individual registrants will have the opportunity to form teams on-site, so everyone can join the challenge.

To prepare, we recommend exploring the SimulTrain® demo at simultrain.swiss. Reviewing the demo will help you get familiar with the simulation environment, so you can focus on making the best strategic decisions during the competition.

Don’t Miss Out! Challenge yourself, sharpen your skills, and connect with Switzerland’s project management community. Celebrate International Project Management Day 2025 with us and take your project management expertise to the next level. 

Register now on our Events Page — we look forward to seeing you there!

1. For Basel: https://pmi-switzerland.ch/events/events-list/pmi-evening-event/2025-29-10-ipmd25-basel
2. For Geneva: https://pmi-switzerland.ch/events/pmi-evening-event/2025-29-10-ipmd25-geneva
3. For Lausanne: https://pmi-switzerland.ch/events/events-list/pmi-evening-event/2025-29-10-ipmd25-lausanne
4. For Zurich: https://pmi-switzerland.ch/events/events-list/pmi-evening-event/2025-29-10-ipmd25-zurich