Chapter News

PMI Switzerland Chapter Elections Announcement

29 August 2026

Author: Velan Thangavelu, PMP & Paul Selwold, PMP

At PMI, our volunteers are the cornerstone of all our initiatives. This ethos is reflected not only in our newsletter, website, and events but also in our chapter's strategy and leadership. As we approach the 2027-2028 election term, we are actively seeking committed PMI Switzerland Chapter members who:

Embody PMI Values: Live and breathe the principles that guide our organization.
Innovate: Bring practical ideas to elevate our chapter to new heights.
Take Initiative: Exhibit a hands-on attitude to co-lead various committees, workstreams, and initiatives.
Handle Complexity: Manage complex programs and demanding stakeholders with ease.
Stand for Election: Are willing to run in the upcoming PMI Swiss chapter elections.
Commit to Volunteering: Can dedicate themselves to a 2-year volunteer role, specifically for positions such as:
- Board of Directors
- Election Committee Member
- Finance Auditor
- Engage and Collaborate: Are ready for action, teamwork, and fun!

Key Roles Open for Election – 2027-2028 term:

3 positions - Board of Directors: Lead our chapter by guiding strategy, overseeing operations, and ensuring we meet our goals.
1 position- Election Committee Member: Play a crucial role in the election process by ensuring transparency and fairness.
1 position - Financial Auditor Committee Member: Help maintain the financial integrity of our chapter by reviewing and auditing our finances.

Application Timeline: The official application process has just begun and you have time to apply until September 30th 2026. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role, please review the information about the eligibility criteria and follow the application process on our elections page, or reach out to any of our Board of Directors members and the elections committee directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We look forward to receiving your applications and working together to advance the project management profession!

Your Election Committee
Velan and Paul

Editorial - PMI Switzerland Newsletter, July 2026

04 July 2026

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Author: Philip SPRINGUEL, PMP

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

We are looking for a marketing volunteer!

29 June 2026

Author: Mariia Fufaieva

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Join the PMI Switzerland Communications & Marketing Team!

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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!

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Mariia Fufaieva

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

29 June 2026

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

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

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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
Nestlé

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

Why Attend?

Earn 10 PDUs towards maintaining your PMI certification
Learn from leaders behind major Swiss projects and transformation
Discover practical application of AI in project management and project delivery
Gain insights that can be applied immediately within your projects and organizations

Registration Information

Date: 29 October 2026 (Full Day Event)

Venue Location: SIX ConventionPoint, Zurich CH-8005, Switzerland

Early Bird Pricing ends on 31-July-2026

PMI Member: CHF 395
Non-Members: CHF 495

After 31 July, registration fees will increase by CHF 100

Special Discount Offered to Students

Don’t miss the early bird deadline. Now is the ideal time to secure your place at PMI Switzerland’s flagship event for project professional Register Here

Partner With Us:

Interested in featuring your projects on our conference screens, hosting a booth or becoming a sponsor? We would be delighted to hear from you. For more information or general questions, please contact the 2026 PM Conference Team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We look forward to welcoming you to Zurich on 29 October 2026

Alpha Ziman

A special message from our 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.

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