Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention CenterBuenos Aires, Argentina

PMI Leadership Meeting28 November

PMI GLOBAL CONGRESS 5º Congreso Ibero Americano de Gerencia de Proyectos29 November – 1 December

Post-congress Educational Workshops by the Buenos Aires Chapter2 – 3 December

For more than 35 years, PMI

has been a global advocate

for the project management

profession, dispensing

knowledge through books,

professional publications,

seminars and conferences as

well as through its members

and volunteers. Now, they are

taking education to a whole

new level with PMI Global

Congresses.

Global Congresses bring

together current and relevant

information, people, and

resources in one physical

location for much anticipated,

world-class learning and

networking opportunities!

Join Your Colleaguesin Latin America

for an Unparalleled Professional Development Experience…

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You and PMI – Partners in Professional DevelopmentWhether you realize it or not, you have already forged a partner-ship with PMI. Your work as a project management practitioner,along with PMI’s efforts to advance the profession globally, are tak-ing project management to new heights, establishing respect for itas a professional discipline, and helping it gain recognition aroundthe world.

Now you have a unique opportunity to celebrate and strengthenyour relationship with PMI. This year PMI is bringing its world-classlearning and networking event to Latin America and we invite youto be part of this historical event! PMI® Global Congress2004–Latin America (5º Congreso Ibero Americano de Gerencia deProyectos) will take place 29 November through 1 December inBuenos Aires, Argentina. Expect a value-packed, high quality pro-fessional development experience!

You will benefit from access to professional tools and resources,and networking with your colleagues in the region. Invaluableopportunities such as a keynote address on the state of the profes-sion, educational presentations on issues of regional concern, andan exhibits area and networking opportunities will help you getconnected with the individuals and information you need to suc-ceed in this ever-growing profession in your region.

PMI Chapters Pave the Way for ExcellenceThe debut of PMI Global Congress 2004–Latin America is a creditto the foundation laid by PMI Chapters in the region over the lastfour years. The success of their Congreso Ibero Americano deGerencia de Proyectos (held annually since 2000) made for asmooth and seamless transition of that event into a full-fledgedPMI Global Congress. During this first year under PMI’s auspices,the event is called PMI Global Congress 2004–Latin America (5°Congreso Ibero Americano de Gerencia de Proyectos) as a tributeto the event’s history and regional roots.

Congress Begins with Remarksfrom PMI’s CEO and BoardChair One of the special highlights atthis premier event is the keynoteaddress, to be delivered by PMI’schief executive officer, GregoryBalestrero, and by PMI BoardChair Kenneth O. Hartley, PMP,PMI Fellow.

Balestrero, a trainedengineer who holdsmore than 20 years ofexecutive-level associa-tion experience is well-equipped to speakabout the state of theproject management professionin the world today. He will exam-ine project management’s role asa bridge between strategy andexecution, and the acceptance ofthe profession at the organiza-tional level. Finally, he will explorethe future potential for growth ofthe profession, and the chal-lenges and changes it will face.

Hartley, with hislong and distin-guished history ofleadership serviceto the Institute,will discuss PMI’srole as the pre-

eminent global advocate for theprofession. He will touch on thekey strategic and internal busi-ness initiatives that are drivingPMI’s commitment to supportingproject management and its indi-vidual practitioners by offeringinnovative programs, productsand services to support PMI’sbrand promise: “Making projectmanagement indispensable forbusiness results.”

pFocus on Trends, Culture, andBest Practices in Latin AmericaPMI offers rich diversity andprogram content with depth that allows you to tailor apersonalized learning experienceto meet your specific interestsand career goals.

Targeted “areas of focus”provide a framework for theeducational presentations thatwill be delivered. They spotlightregional issues and emergingtrends in the profession, examineproject management culture andexplore best practices and lessonslearned. Presentations are aimedat different career stages andlearning styles.

Areas of Focus for PMI GlobalCongress 2004–Latin America:• Project Management Evolution• Measuring Project Management

Success• Latin American Issues in Project

Management• Leadership in Latin America• Project Management in Latin

American Government• Education and Training• Project Management

Organization• Scalability in Project

Management

Added ValueThe PMI Standards Program willhold a working session duringthe congress to seek your inputfor the next edition of PMI’s firststandard for organizations – theOrganizational ProjectManagement Maturity Model(OPM3®). This session is open toanyone interested in OPM3. It isyour chance to give somethingback to the profession by sharingyour knowledge and expertise.

Exhibits Showcase the LatestTools for Your ProfessionThe Global Congress exhibition in Buenos Aires will introduce yetanother important learning tool –the vendor exhibitors! Attendeeswill want to take a look at thelatest products, services, andbusiness solutions offered by keyindustry suppliers in the region.What better way is there to findresources to help you do your job better, faster and moreeconomically!

If you are interested in exhibiting,please e-mail francoise@associa-tionhq.com for more informa-tion.

Host City and Venue

As the capital city of

Argentina, Buenos Aires is an

energetic city with a pulsating

nightlife, alive with the tempo

of tango! For more informa-

tion about the host city, visit

www.buenosaires.com.

Conveniently located in the

heart of the city and overlook-

ing the Río de la Plata, the

Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel

and Convention Center is a

renowned landmark for inter-

national travelers.

The Learning ContinuesImmediately following the closeof the congress, the PMI BuenosAires Chapter begins two addi-tional days of educational work-shops. The workshops areoptional and require separateregistration.

Seven courses, ranging in lengthfrom one-half day to two fulldays, will be offered:• Management Techniques of

Projects Funded by Europeanand International DevelopmentInstitutions

• How We Are; How They See Us– Multinational Projects

• Become a Style-Savvy ProjectLeader: Unlock Your PeopleGene

• Project Risk Management• Rollout of a Project

Management Office (PMO)• Project Management

Workshop: Twelve (12) BasicSteps to Success

• How to Maximize the Project’sObjectives with a Quality Plan

Course descriptions, registrationinformation and fees can befound on the PMI GlobalCongress 2004–Latin Americasection of the PMI Web site atwww.pmi.org.

Register Early and SaveMoneyPlanning ahead can prove prof-itable in the form of discountedregistration fees! PMI membersand nonmembers alike can saveup to $100.00 (US) by registeringbefore 15 November.

Register online for fastest confir-mation by visiting the PMI GlobalCongress 2004–Latin Americasection of the PMI Web site.Alternatively, registration formsmay be faxed or mailed in withpayment. Visit the Web site forfull registration details and feeinformation.

Register Today!Visit www.pmi.org

aUnlimited Benefits

…Unlimited Value

As we have established, PMI

Global Congresses are one of the

best opportunities available for

increasing your knowledge base,

building your skills, and shaping

your career. Choosing to attend

PMI Global Congress 2004–Latin

America (5º Congreso Ibero

Americano de Gerencia de

Proyectos) may be the wisest

investment you make all year.

For one all-inclusive, reasonable

price, you have access to all the

right people, information and

education. The benefits you will

gain are unlimited.

Your participation will not only

benefit your immediate career,

but the invaluable information

you contribute will fuel ideas and

topics for future congresses, and,

consequently, impact the future

of the project management

profession as a whole.

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