This year PMI Switzerland reaches an important milestone—our 25th anniversary.

For 25 years, our chapter has been shaped by a strong community of professionals, volunteers, and partners who believe in the value of project management to drive progress. This anniversary clebration was an event to remember for many years to come. Thank you for all that have joined us in Biel to celebrate what has been built, but also to look ahead and continue strengthening our impact in our community.

Our Focus for 2026

In 2026, PMI Switzerland will focus on a set of strategic priorities that support our continued growth, relevance, and contribution to the profession:

• Member & Volunteer Engagement

We will strengthen the experience of our members and volunteers by improving onboarding, increasing engagement opportunities, and offering events across Switzerland with new locations such as Lucerne, Bern and others.

• Conference 2026

We will deliver our flagship conference, this year showcasing some of the greatest industries, projects, innovations and excellence in project management.

• Partnerships

We will enhance PMI Switzerland’s visibility by building and expanding partnerships

with corporate, academic, and non-profit organisations.

• Talent Acquisition & Academia Outreach

We will continue to engage young professionals and want to expand our collaboration

with universities to support the next generation of project leaders.

• Women in Project Management

We will further advance initiatives that support women in leadership and professional

growth within project management.

• Social Impact

We will strengthen our role in applying project management to create positive social

impact, contributing to sustainable development and community resilience.

Recognising Our Volunteers and Leaders

The strength of PMI Switzerland lies in its people.

We would like to sincerely thank our volunteers and board members for their ongoing commitment, professionalism, and dedication. Their contributions—across events, partnerships, operations, and community building—are essential to the success of our chapter.

As we celebrate this milestone, we recognise that this milestone has only been possible thanks to the collective efforts of those who have contributed over time. 

Looking Ahead

2026 represents both continuity and ambition.

We will continue to build on the strong foundation of our chapter while focusing on delivering value to our members, strengthening our partnerships, and expanding our impact across Switzerland.

We invite you to be part of this journey—whether by engaging actively as a member, contributing as a volunteer, or joining our PMI Switzerland events for the first time.

Together, we will continue to grow our community and advance the profession.

Mafalda Amaro
President, PMI Switzerland