For over 20 years, the PMI Poland Chapter has been the beating heart of the project management community in Poland – a vibrant network built on passion, professionalism, and purpose. Through this article, we’d like to take you behind the scenes of our Chapter – to show how we work together, what drives us, and to highlight the projects and initiatives that shape our community PMI PC.
PMI PC – Who We Are
PMI Poland Chapter is structured as a chapter with branches (e.g., Warsaw, Silesia, Szczecin), operating under the national Chapter’s umbrella, recognized by PMI global structures. Additionally, several initiatives function as independent teams within the PMI PC Chapter. We’ve established basic rules, regulations, and processes for the whole organization as a base, yet each team and branch has the autonomy to create its own action plan, aligning with our chapter’s strategy and the global PMI:Next vision.
With more than 300 volunteers across over 40 teams and almost 1800 members, the PMI Poland Chapter connects experts, inspires future leaders, and delivers a lasting impact.
Our community has already hosted more than 1500 events, devoted more than 3000 social impact hours, and continues to organize more than 8 conferences and 70 events every year.
Together, we are a movement that empowers, transforms, and shapes the future of project management in Poland and beyond.
International Congress PMI Poland Chapter – AI. Product. People
The annual International Congress is the PMI PC’s largest initiative. Each year, it brings to Warsaw around 300 professionals from various industries to discuss professional development, new initiatives, and ideas, to take part in workshops, and network – both during official and evening events of the Congress. This year, we celebrate the 20th edition of this conference with two action-packed days featuring more than 35 sessions to choose from.
PMI Poland Chapter Mentoring Program – Growing Leaders, Building Connections
For eight successful editions, the PMI Poland Chapter Mentoring Program has provided project professionals with opportunities to grow, connect, and thrive. It’s one of the Chapter’s most impactful development initiatives, pairing experienced mentors with aspiring project managers eager to accelerate their careers.
This year’s 8th edition brought together an impressive 160 mentoring pairs, highlighting the strength and engagement of our community. The program fosters personal and professional growth, knowledge exchange, and lasting, supportive relationships. At PMI, we believe growth happens through people – and our mentoring program is where potential turns into success.
Women in Project Management – Empowering Women, Inspiring Change
Founded in 2017 in Wrocław, Women in Project Management (WiPM) is a nationwide initiative dedicated to strengthening the role of women in business and project leadership.
In collaboration with PMI branches in Kraków, Poznań, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Silesia, and Warsaw, WiPM creates opportunities to learn, connect, and inspire through seminars, workshops, and conferences.
Its first national conference, held in 2023, brought together 15 exceptional speakers, sparking meaningful dialogue on leadership, innovation, and diversity.
WiPM is a space for those who want to take action, inspire others, and drive positive change in the professional environment – strengthening the visibility and impact of women in project management.
PMP Study Group – Supporting Your Path to Certification
Started in 2016 in cooperation with the PMI Finland Chapter, the PMP Study Group supports professionals in preparing for the PMP certification exam. In each edition of this initiative, we gather professionals from all over the world who have recently passed the PMP exam and can share their knowledge and experience across each of the PMBoK® knowledge areas. This year’s edition offered 16 sessions and numerous opportunities for participants to learn from the lecturers and from each other.
Agnieszka Wanat Source: ARCHIVES PMI PC
The Leadership Masterclass – How to Lead to Elevate Our World
This initiative is open to volunteers of the PMI Poland Chapter in leadership positions. It aims to develop participants’ leadership skills and, as a result, to better understand and support volunteers in their teams. The 2025 edition was the first one. It consisted of three main stages – “Me as a leader”, “Leading team”, and “Leading business”. The sessions took the form of lectures, workshops and webinars, all run by esteemed professional coaches and business experts. Overall, the Leadership Masterclass successfully provided a platform for PMI PC leaders to share their knowledge and experiences with one another and challenge their views and beliefs about what makes a good leader.
Train the Trainers – Empowering Those Who Inspire
As the knowledge-sharing platform, PMI PC offers numerous opportunities to run and participate in events, workshops, and presentations. Train the Trainers programme provides participants with the chance to improve their presentation and facilitation skills, enabling them to deliver lectures and workshops more effectively. The programme covered areas such as workshop planning and execution, graphic recording, audience management, and different types of workshops. As one of the core principles of PMI culture is to aim higher, we created this platform to help our members and volunteers deliver even more value for the project management community in Poland through our events.
Transformation Team – Leading the Change, Shaping the Future
Since its launch in 2023, the Transformation Team has been on a mission to become the go-to center of excellence for organizational transformation knowledge and practice in Poland. The team supports change agents in enhancing the quality and impact of their transformation efforts, creating a community where change leaders connect, learn, and inspire each other.
The team’s initiatives include educational programs, leadership and AI-in-transformation webinars, advisory support, podcasts, a YouTube channel, exclusive communities, and thought-leadership articles in Strefa PMI magazine. The Transformation Team stands at the forefront of change – helping project management professionals not only adapt, but truly lead the era of rapid transformation.
Source: ARCHIVES PMI PC
PMPiada – Where Passion Meets Mastery
PMPiada is a unique event that brings together some of the best Project Managers from across Poland, organized by the PMI Poland Chapter in Poznań.
It’s a fusion of education, inspiration, and energy – a space where experience meets passion, and knowledge meets emotion.
The event takes the form of a speaker competition, with outstanding professionals competing for the title of Best Presentation. Each speaker has just 18 minutes to impress the audience and expert jury with their story, insight, and charisma.
Between talks, attendees enjoy inspiring business presentations that broaden perspectives and spark new ideas.
In 2024, PMPiada brought together nearly 200 participants, creating an unforgettable day of learning, networking, and celebration.
PMI Zone – The Voice of Our Community
PMI Zone (known in Polish as Strefa PMI) is the official quarterly magazine of the PMI Poland Chapter – and it has just reached an impressive milestone: its 50th issue.
For years, PMI Zone has been sharing the best practices in project, program, and portfolio management, promoting professional excellence and inspiring readers to grow.
Created by practitioners for practitioners, the magazine reaches professionals across all sectors – from agile enthusiasts and project teams to executives and academics – delivering insight, inspiration, and a strong dose of knowledge to the project management community in Poland.
Strategic Meetings for PMI PC Volunteers
While PMI Poland Chapter is a membership organization by nature, it would not exist without its volunteers. Each year, we invite them to the Strategic Meeting to discuss what’s next for PMI PC – our strategy, its implementation, and ways to deliver even more value to our members and volunteers. We share experiences and challenges from our projects and initiatives, workshop our next steps, and last but not least – get to know each other better.
This event holds a special place in our calendar, as it represents what PMI really stands for – a community. The annual Strategic Meeting is a perfect place to meet all the people we normally see only on our screens, and to inspire and motivate each other.
Agnieszka Wanat Source: ARCHIVES PMI PC
The University Project Management Games
The University Project Management Games is a national, three-stage competition designed for bachelor’s and master’s degree students from universities across the country. The initiative’s core mission is to elevate project management professionalism among young talent and serve as a springboard for their career development, reflecting PMI’s global commitment to supporting young project management professionals.
The structure of the Games is designed to test and cultivate essential professional competencies, especially through its team-based format. The stages include qualifications, followed by an online exam similar in level to the CAPM® certification exam. The final stage is a stationary game focused on project management gamification, led by a qualified external company. This multi-stage approach encourages students to develop critical project management skills like communication, negotiation, conflict management, and collaboration.
Public Administration – Advancing Project Management in the Public Sector
For many years, the PMI Poland Chapter has been dedicated to supporting the public sector by advancing project management professionalism in Public Administration. We have actively contributed to the development of project management best practices tailored for this area and have successfully promoted the PMBOK Guide among major Public Administration bodies. This commitment was highlighted during the last edition of the PMI PC International Congress, where we hosted key representatives from both local and national Public Administration. Furthermore, in collaboration with our partners, we have developed and delivered dedicated webinars for this sector.
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Project Management Without Borders Pilot
Last year, we were selected as one of two Chapters globally for the Project Management Without Borders pilots. PMWB connects project management professionals with nonprofits and NGOs worldwide. We provide sustainable project management processes, tools, and solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It was a huge honor for us – especially because, together with the Los Angeles Chapter, we were not only running the projects locally, but also sharing our lessons learned and contributing to improvements globally. It was a significant effort to run the pilot within three months, but we are tremendously proud of the knowledge and experience shared with the cooperating organizations.
ChapterXchange
PMI Chapter Xchange is an outreach initiative for PMI chapters. It is a virtual collaboration platform for chapter leaders and members to connect, collaborate, and co-create. Through this initiative, members of almost 30 Chapters from across the globe can learn from each other and network through a series of online events covering a wide range of topics related to project management profession and personal and organizational growth.
PMIthon – When Professionals Fight to Help NGOs
In 2023, during the annual International Congress PMI Poland Chapter, we conducted the first edition of PMIthon. It was a unique event on a global level, where teams of professionals faced the real-world challenges of actual NGOs. This event is a true testament to the project management community, highlighting creativity, empathy, and the ability to inspire. All of this took place in a friendly environment, supported by mentors. Results and outputs from this event served as inspiration for the NGOs to tackle the issues at hand, something we are truly proud of. As of today, two editions of the PMIthon have taken place, and we are happily supporting other chapters in organizing their versions of this event.
Together – We Can, Together – We Lead Change
Every initiative proves one thing – PMI Poland Chapter is more than an organization.
It’s a community of passionate professionals shaping the future of project management in Poland.
When passion connects people – everything transforms.
Communications and social media strategist with expertise in corporate communication, media relations, and employer branding. As a Communication Leader at a global professional services firm and VP of Marketing for PMI Poland Chapter, she drives strategic initiatives and community engagement. PMP certified with a Diploma in Digital Marketing, she’s committed to impactful, results-driven communication.
Aktualnie Project Manager w SoftServe – branża IT. Posiada ponad 8 lat doświadczania w logistyce i zarządzaniu łańcuchem dostaw. Pasjonatka pracy z wielokulturowymi zespołami. Wierzy, że w pracy projektowej na pierwszym miejscu są ludzie i warto wspierać ich w dotarciu do wspólnego celu projektowego. Zwolenniczka zwinnego podejścia projektowego z nastawieniem na dużą elastyczność w dążeniu do osiągnięcia celu. Prywatnie miłośniczka kultury Włoch i włoskiej kuchni.
Zarządzanie projektami to jej pasja od ponad 15 lat. Doświadczenie zdobywała w międzynarodowych organizacjach, m. in. biorąc udział w tworzeniu biur projektów w branżach medycznej i IT. Jako Head of PMO w firmie Codelab jest odpowiedzialna za zespół managerów i managerek projektowych, produktowych, rozwój biznesu oraz PMO. Po godzinach rozwija swoją pasję jako Prezeska PMI PC i wykładowczyni na studiach podyplomowych oraz MBA w Zachodniopomorskiej Szkole Biznesu. Wolny czas spędza w gronie rodziny i znajomych oraz czytając książki, kibicując Liverpool FC i podróżując.
Project Manager w pracy, marketingowiec w PMI, jeden i drugi z zamiłowania. Praktycznie całe zawodowe życie związany z małymi organizacjami, gdzie wprowadza usprawnienia w zarządzaniu, znane z korporacji i konferencji PMI. Obecnie project manager w agencji marketingowej, gdzie jednym z członków zespołu jest żywa papuga. Członek Zarządu PMI Poland Chapter ds. Marketingu i Komunikacji, odpowiedzialny za wdrożenie nowego brandu w całej organizacji w Polsce. Po godzinach zapalony fotograf i kibic Liverpool FC.