
Be Resilient
As Project Managers, we are resilient to challenges and often rise to the occasion through plan B's and C's. As we turn the page to a new year, PMISV will continue to host our monthly events virtually.
Visit our PMISV Events page for available virtual events.
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Upcoming events
PMISV - Chapter Leadership Program Cohort 11 (PMI Silicon Valley and other PMI Chapter Members ONLY)
PMI Silicon Valley Leadership Program - Cohort 10:
(PMI Silicon Valley and other PMI Chapter Members ONLY)
The purpose of the Leadership Program is to expand and deepen the leadership team by offering a facilitated training program for managers, or equivalent, whose performance and initiative has demonstrated leadership potential.
Takeaways:
- Build awareness and knowledge on leadership traits
- Gain practical leadership skills and experience
- Grow professionally and personally as a leader
- Network with participants
About the Instructor:
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Bhanu Viswanadha
Bhanu Viswanadha - PfMP, SPC, TOGAF, CISM, DPBoK, CCSK, DASSM, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SASM, SA, POPM, SDP, KMP1 Career positions include Program Manager at a major retail and healthcare company and Technical Leader at APL Ltd. While he was the PMO manager at Safeway Inc., he implemented a process for recruiting, mentoring, and motivating the Safeway project management community. Mr. Viswanadha's other projects include delivering a training program for project manager coaching/mentoring in both waterfall and Agile methodologies. He has also been an Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University, and he is a Past President at PMI Silicon Valley.
Bhanu is a PMI-approved ATPInstructor. Bhanu has Masters in Mathematics from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India and Master of Technology in Mathematical Modeling andSimulation from University of Pune, India. Bhanu is a PMI LIMC20 alumni.
Program Agenda
Week 1 - Leading - Managing
Week 2 - Servant Leadership
Week 3 - Adaptive Leadership
Week 4 - Mentoring, Coaching and Training
Week 5 - Emotional Intelligence
Week 6 - Managing up
Week 7 - Radical Candor
Week 8 - Group project presentation
Meeting Leader: Aarti Sharma
Contact Meeting Leader: aartisharmak11@gmail.com
PDU Info:
7 Total PDUs (1 PDUs each week) Category TBD based on the topic
Online Registration
PMI Silicon Valley Members: $40.00
Other PMI Chapter Members: $40.00
Students & Veterans: Free (Please contact the Meeting Leader for the discount code)
Cancellation Policy
This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last-minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.
We are no longer accepting registration for this event
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
When: Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Virtual Meeting - Registrants will receive details from the event host.
Description
- PMI Silicon Valley Toastmasters, a Toastmasters Club for PMISV Members, is a place where you develop and grow – both personally and professionally
- If you are interested in improving your communication skills, improve knowledge of project Management processes and building a network of professional project managers then please attend our meetings
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Interested in joining the club: Contact Club President Raj Souda or Bhanu M. Viswanadha Bhanu M. Viswanadha
Takeaways:
PMISV Toastmasters club is a safe place to practice communication skills. These meetings will provide an opportunity for project management community to:
- Advance your communication skills
- Deliver prepared and impromptu speeches
- Develop leadership potential
- Provide and receive constructive evaluations
- Get better at Organize and facilitate meetings
- Earn 1.0 PDUs per meeting for PMI members
- Toastmaster International Membership
2026 Annual Symposium - In Person Registration
New Member Orientation Oct 2026
New Member Orientation October 2026
When: October 6th, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Where: Virtual Event
PDU Info: None
Description
By attending this orientation, you will:
- Understand the full range of benefits available through PMI Silicon Valley
- Advance your career through skill-building workshops, PM Insights sessions, PMI certification information sessions, leadership cohorts, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities including job search forums, happy hours, and breakfast meetups
- Learn how to get involved through volunteer opportunities and community engagement while building meaningful professional connections
- Get your questions answered directly by chapter leadership
Who Should Attend
Open to all PMI Silicon Valley members. Especially recommended for those who recently joined or want to better understand the chapter’s programs, opportunities, and community.
Program Agenda
- Welcome message from chapter leadership
- Overview of chapter programs and events
- Career development pathways (workshops, PM Insights, mentorship, leadership cohorts, networking)
- Volunteer opportunities and community engagement
- Open Q&A session
Registration
Registration is FREE for new members.
This is a virtual event held over Zoom. Please register online in advance to help with the Event Host plan. Cut off date for registration is October 5th, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Meeting Leaders: Parul Kulshreshtha and Sudha Poolla
Contact event leaders: memberservices@pmisv.org
Chapter Membership
- Be part of the largest PM community
- There are many perks for being a PMISV member
- Member discounts to chapter events, workshops, bootcamps, and more
Active-Duty Military or Veterans?
- Active-duty military or veteran can attend our chapter events for free
- Thank you for serving our country and keeping America safe!
Contact our Chapter President for a code to register our chapter events
Membership Statistics
| Total Members | 2306 |
| New Members This Year | 398 |
| PMP® Members | 1354 |
| PMI-ACP® Members | 82 |
| Members with no Certification | 893 |
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Project Management Institute, with members in 135 countries, is the world's foremost authority for the project management profession. PMI sets industry standards, conducts research, and provides education and certification opportunities designed to strengthen and further establish the profession. PMI Silicon Valley is the 23rd largest PMI chapter, worldwide, with 2,200+ members. Sponsorship with PMI Silicon Valley is an excellent way to showcase and promote your PM-based products and services to our members and visitors.





