As PMI Switzerland celebrates its 25th anniversary, this moment offers an opportunity to look back—it invites us to reflect on the values that have shaped our community and continue to propel it forward. Throughout the past quarter-century, one constant has defined our Chapter: the power of people coming together with purpose.

We begin with a heartfelt tribute to the volunteers who make PMI Switzerland what it is. For 25 years, passionate individuals have given their time, talent, and energy to create events, foster learning, and build meaningful connections. The preparation behind the upcoming anniversary celebration — six months of coordinated work by 11 dedicated volunteers. 

That same spirit of learning and support was at the center of our Basel event, “Leadership Under Pressure.” Catherine Peloquin guided participants through the realities of leading in high‑stakes environments. Her insights, grounded in human connection and self-awareness, reflected a truth of project management: leadership is not defined by pressure, but by how we respond to it. 

Finally, our business networking workshop encouraged participants to rethink connections as intentional, structured, and meaningful. Through the engaging guidance of Diana Bocskai and Marco Singarella, attendees discovered that networking is not an act of collecting contacts, but a long-term project—one built on authenticity, follow-through, and shared value.