
JOIN US ON AUGUST 25 @ HILTON RALEIGH FOR
2025 Annual
Conference
Location: 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Time: 8 AM - 5 PM

About The Event
Join us at the Annual Conference, where we'll spark new ideas and reconnect with peers. Dive into innovative sessions and network with leaders to fuel your professional growth. Don’t miss this energizing opportunity!
Event Address
3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Time
Monday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) 25 Aug, 2025
Special Guest
A Historic Moment in Project Management!
We are thrilled to announce a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at this year’s NCPMI Annual Conference:
Lee R. Lambert, one of the founding fathers of the PMP® certification and a PMI Fellow, will be joining us as our Ambassador of Good Will in recognition of our 40th Anniversary!
Lee Lambert helped shape the very foundation of the PMI. With over 50 years of experience, Lee has trained more than 50,000 professionals across 23 countries, authored two books, and contributed over 30 influential articles and whitepapers.
Lee Lambert

Meet the Legend
Lee’s engaging, humorous, and insightful style has made him a global thought leader in project management. This is your chance to meet and greet with someone who not only witnessed the birth of PMI but actively shaped its legacy.
Whether you're a seasoned PM or just starting your journey, this is a rare opportunity to connect with a true pioneer in the field. Seats are limited, so act fast!
Mistress of Ceremonies
Catherine Williamson-Hardy boasts an impressive career with 30 years in the human services realm. Her professional journey reached a pinnacle at the Durham County Department of Social Services, where she dedicated five years as the Assistant Director of Customer Accountability and Talent Development. Her exceptional leadership abilities led to her appointment as Interim Director. Following a successful interim term, Catherine made history by becoming Durham County Department of Social Services' inaugural Deputy Director. She devoted six years to this pioneering role before retiring in 2024. In recognition of her invaluable contributions throughout her 30-year career, Governor Cooper rewarded her with the state's highest civilian honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, upon her retirement.
Keynote Speakers
Steve Davis
Steve has built and led high-performing teams across startups and Fortune 50s, including two successful exits and a global leadership role at Accenture, where he scaled a $1.4B practice. Today, he’s back in startup mode, leading AdaptiveION and NextWave Leaders— ventures focused on developing bold, purpose-driven leaders who can thrive in a world of relentless change.
Agenda
7:30 – 8:15 AM - Breakfast / Coffee
8:15 – 8:45 AM - Opening Remarks
8:45 AM– 9:45 AM - Morning Keynote
10:00 AM– 11:00 AM - Breakout Sessions I
11:15– 12:15 PM - Midday Keynote
12:15 -1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM - Breakout Sessions II
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM - Breakout Sessions III
3:15 – 3:50 PM - Happy 40th Anniversary, NCPMI!
3:50 – 4:50 PM - Evening Keynote
4:50 – 5:00 PM - Closing Remarks