Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center

 Location The ​ Georgian Terrace Hotel
      659 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Event date and time ​​Thursday, September 24, 2026 
6:00pm - 9:​3​0pm

PMI Atlanta 45th Anniversary Legacy in Motion REGISTER NOW

 Join PMI Atlanta at the historic Georgian Terrace Hotel for an elegant milestone celebration honoring 45 years of project excellence, professional leadership, community impact, and lasting connection. This event brings PMI Atlanta's legacy into one of Atlanta's most storied settings.

➖ Featuring ➖    

The Voice of the Evening 🔸 The Legacy of the Profession 🔸 The Lea​dership of PMI Today    

Monica Kaufman Pearson
Master of Ceremonies 

Lee R. Lambert, PMP, PMI Fellow
Featured Speaker | A Founder of the PMP® Certification    

Ike Nwankwo, MSc, MBA, CDir, PMP, DASSM
Chair, PMI Board of Directors | Distinguished Guest

Monica Pearson, host of PMI Atlanta 45th Anniversary

OUR EVENING'S HOST:
MONICA PEARSON

PMI Atlanta’s 45th Anniversary Celebration will be held at The Georgian Terrace, one of Atlanta’s most historic settings and the perfect setting for an unforgettable Atlanta night. Legacy in Motion will bring together chapter leaders, members, alumni, partners, sponsors, students, and special guests fo​r an evening that celebrates where we began, how far we have come, and the future we are continuing to shape.

The evening will be hosted by legendary Atlanta media personality Monica Pearson, whose voice, presence, and Atlanta legacy will help guide a meaningful program of reflection, recognition, and celebration.

Guests will hear from an exceptional speaker lineup, including Lee La​mbert, PMI Fellow, co-founder of PMI, and widely recognized as the “Godfather of the PMP,” who will share reflections on PMI’s origins and the evolution of the profession. The program will also feature Ike Nwankwo, Chair of the PMI Global Board of Directors, offering a global leadership perspective, and Chris Carter, Academic Program Director for Project Management and Professor of the Practice at Georgia Tech, helping connect the celebration to Georgia Tech’s academic and professional legacy.

Throughout the evening, Golden Threads will connect the people, milestones, relationships, and defining moments woven through PMI Atlanta’s 45-year journey. The celebration will also include an alumni & allies homecoming moment — welcoming past leaders, longtime members, valued partners, sponsors, students, and friends of the Chapter who helped build PMI Atlanta and will help carry it forward.

Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner beginning at 7:00 PM, engaging presentations, recognition moments, networking, music, and dancing in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Entrée selections will be collected at a later date.

Join us as we honor the legacy, celebrate the connections, and continue the motion toward PMI Atlanta’s next chapter.

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PLEASE NOTE OUR EVENINGS' BLACK-TIE DRESS CODE: 
   Ladies: Fo​​rmal cocktail dresses, elegant pantsuits, or gowns
 Gentlemen: Designer suits & ties, tuxedos, or traditional formal wear

SPEAKER INFORMATION

lee r. lambert

CEO, PMP
PMI Fellow - A Founder of the PMP
Past President Central Ohio PMI

Lee R. Lambert is considered throughout the world as one of the project management profession’s thought leaders. He has been spreading the PM word for over 50 years and was one of the Founders of the PMP. Lee is regularly listed among the top Project Managers in the world. He has been recognized by the PMI as one of only 85 PMI Fellows and in 2024 he received the Distinguished Leader in Project Management Award from the Industrial Engineers & Operations Managers (IEOM) Society. He brings a “real world” message to those hoping to excel in their role of managing projects. His unique and humorous style creates an enjoyable and productive learning environment. 

Lambert has implemented four enterprise-wide project management information systems and his work in developing High Performance Teams has been judged a miracle. He has prepared and delivered user training to thousands of employees at AT&T, IBM, General Electric, Microsoft, Roche and countless others. His value-add consulting and training has been instrumental in creating successful PMOs to drive rapid implementation. He has provided “public” training programs for more than 50,000 professionals. The past 3 years he has served as a project management evangelist sharing the PM story in 51 countries. Lee loves describing his experience and knowledge on a variety of project management methodologies. 

Ike Nwankwo

MSc, MBA, CDir, PMP, DASSM

Ike Nwankwo is the Chair of the PMI Board of Directors and is serving his second consecutive term in that role. A respected international executive, transformation leader, and project management practitioner, he brings more than 25 years of experience helping organizations translate strategy into successful execution. 

As Managing Director of Distinct Management Ltd., Ike provides project, program, portfolio, and interim management services to an international client base. Throughout his career, he has led the delivery of multimillion-dollar projects and programs across information technology, construction, business transformation, and other sectors throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, and Africa. He is recognized for establishing effective governance, guiding cross-functional teams, collaborating with senior executives and strategic partners, and maintaining a strong focus on measurable outcomes and organizational value. 

Ike’s extensive service to PMI includes leadership as President of the PMI Nigeria Chapter, PMI Region Mentor for Africa, and Chair of the PMI Board’s Governance Committee. He is also a Chartered Director, a Fellow of the Association for Project Management, and holds professional credentials in project management, agile delivery, change management, PMO practice, and organizational transformation. 

A keynote speaker, author, mentor, coach, and passionate advocate for professional volunteerism, Ike co-authored Developing Global Leaders: Insights from African Case Studies. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architecture from the University of Nigeria, an MBA from Middlesex University Business School in the United Kingdom, and is a graduate of the 2016 PMI Leadership Institute Master Class. 

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