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29–30 JANUARY 2027 / PUNE, INDIAThe chapter’s flagship annual conference

A COMMUNITY. A SHARED DIRECTION.

DiSHA 2027.

Lead with purpose.
Deliver with impact.

Two distinct experiences. One community moving forward. Join leaders, project professionals and emerging talent for ideas, practical learning and meaningful connections.

29 January · Leadership Conclave 30 January · Main Conference

FRIDAY, 29 JANUARYLeadership Conclave7:00 PM IST · Hyatt Pune, near Aga Khan Palace
SATURDAY, 30 JANUARYMain Conference8:30 AM–5:00 PM IST · Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences
PLAN YOUR VISITTwo venues in PuneHotel and arrival information

ONE FLAGSHIP. TWO EXPERIENCES.

Your next chapter
starts with a conversation.

From the conversations shaping leadership to the skills moving projects forward, DiSHA brings our professional community together.

29JANDAY 01 · FRIDAY

Leadership
Conclave

A focused evening for CXOs and senior leaders to exchange perspectives on leadership, strategy and the future of business.

  • Curated leadership conversations and panels
  • Cross-sector executive connections
  • Networking dinner from 8:30 PM
30JANDAY 02 · SATURDAY

The main
conference

A day of learning and connection for project professionals, business leaders, academics and students.

  • Keynote, speaker sessions and expert panels
  • Three simultaneous masterclasses
  • CareerConnect, MentorPRO and project awards

FIND YOUR FOCUS

Make the day your own.

Explore the planned experiences for 30 January. Session topics, facilitators and access details will follow chapter confirmation.

01 / PERSPECTIVES & PRACTICE

Ideas you can take into your next project.

A concentrated mix of keynote insight, focused speaker sessions and panel dialogue. Explore perspectives from leadership and project practice, with the confirmed line-up to follow.

View the conference agenda
20′Opening keynoteAn opening perspective for the day.
4Speaker sessions20 minutes per focused talk.
2Expert panels40 minutes each; one after lunch.

Speakers, topics and final running order to be announced.

PERSPECTIVES THAT MOVE US

New ideas.
Experienced voices.

Leadership perspectives, practitioner insight and conversations that connect the boardroom with project delivery.

LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meet the speakers.
Soon, right here.

Speaker announcements are on the way. The confirmed line-up and session topics will appear here after chapter approval.

Explore the programme outline

PLAN YOUR EXPERIENCE

Two days.
Plenty to look forward to.

Browse the outline and save the sessions that interest you. Your saved plan stays on this device.

All times: India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)

29 January · Leadership Conclave

Key times

7:00 PM

Leadership Conclave begins

The executive evening opens with welcome and leadership perspectives.

Leadership Conclave
8:30 PM

Networking dinner

Continue the evening’s conversations with leaders and peers.

Networking

Programme blocks · final sequence to follow

Time to be announced

Leadership conversations & curated panels

Focused discussions for CXOs and senior leaders. The speaker line-up, panel themes and running order will be announced.

Speakers to be announced

30 January · Main Conference

Key times

8:30 AM

Main Conference begins

The main conference begins at Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences.

Main Conference
11:00 AM40 minutes

Networking break

Time to exchange ideas, meet peers and continue the conversations.

Networking
1:00–2:00 PM60 minutes

Lunch & networking

A shared lunch break in the conference programme.

Networking

Programme blocks · final sequence to follow

Time to be announced20 minutes

Opening keynote

An opening perspective to set the direction for the main conference. Speaker and topic to be announced.

Keynote
Time to be announced4 × 20 minutes

Four speaker sessions

Four focused talks, each with a 20-minute slot. Confirmed speakers and session titles will be announced.

Speaker sessions
Time to be announced2 × 40 minutes

Two expert panels

Two 40-minute panel conversations, with one panel after lunch. Topics and panellists will be announced.

Expert panels
Time to be announced60 minutes · 3 parallel sessions

Three simultaneous masterclasses

Choose from three concurrent, hour-long learning experiences. Topics, facilitators, access and seat arrangements will be announced.

MasterclassesChoose one concurrent session
Time to be announced

CareerConnect · limited-edition track

A paid add-on track is planned around career development and professional connections. Participation details, timing, eligibility and fees will be announced.

Planned paid add-onParticipation details to follow
Time to be announced

MentorPRO · limited-edition track

A paid add-on track is planned around structured mentoring and professional growth. Participation details, timing and fees will be announced.

Planned paid add-onParticipation details to follow
Time to be announced90 minutes

Project awards & volunteer recognition

A 90-minute segment for the DiSHA Excellence Awards and chapter volunteer recognition. Explore all 25 award descriptions, criteria and nomination routes in the awards hub.

Project awardsVolunteer recognition
Approx. 4:30–5:00 PMPlanning target · to be confirmed

Closing & high tea

The main conference concludes with high tea. The closing time is a planning target and will be confirmed with the final agenda.

Planning target

Explore the two-day programme and save the experiences that interest you. The detailed running order will be announced. Closing with high tea is expected around 4:30–5:00 PM on 30 January.

DiSHA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2027

25 awards.
Evidence of excellence.

Recognising project outcomes, professional leadership, organisational capability, innovation and social impact across seven award families.

Explore all 25 awards

Read each award’s purpose, eligibility, evidence requirements, scoring criteria and nomination route. Nominations are in preparation. Fees, dates and final eligibility boundaries will be confirmed before launch.

Prepare your entry with seven editable, 15-slide PowerPoint templates, the applicant submission guide and a complete applicant download pack.

disha.awards@pmipunechapter.com
Initial nomination: ₹0

Only shortlisted entrants would receive category-based assessment fee or waiver instructions. Proposed rates span ₹1,000–₹10,000 before applicable GST, with student, community and verified NGO waivers. Final terms will be published before nominations open.

Payment and conference registration never determine an award decision.

DISHA 2027 · SPONSORSHIP

Connect with the people
who deliver change.

Associate your brand with leadership dialogue, practical learning and project excellence on 29–30 January 2027 in Pune.

Explore sponsorship

Indicative contributions in INR. Package counts are planned inventory, not a live availability display. Applicable taxes, final benefits and commercial terms are confirmed in the sponsorship agreement.

SEE YOU IN PUNE

Plan your visit.

The Leadership Conclave and Main Conference take place at separate hotels on Nagar Road. Use the hotel information for your event day.

PUNE, MAHARASHTRA

Two venues in Pune

All times are in IST.

FRIDAY, 29 JANUARY 2027 Hyatt Pune Leadership Conclave · 7:00 PM IST

Adjacent to Aga Khan Palace, 88 Nagar Road, Kalyani Nagar, Pune 411006

Hyatt Pune hotel information
SATURDAY, 30 JANUARY 2027 Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences Main Conference · 8:30 AM–5:00 PM IST

Weikfield IT Park, Nagar Road, Pune 411014

Hyatt Regency hotel information

For arrival enquiries, contact the chapter.

A LITTLE CLARITY

Good questions.
Clear answers.

Which day should I attend?

The 29 January Leadership Conclave is designed for CXOs and senior leaders. The 30 January main conference brings together project professionals, business leaders, academics and students. Pass availability and access rules will be announced.

Can I book my place now?

Use Zoho Backstage for Main Conference passes and inclusions. For 29 January Leadership Conclave enquiries, contact the chapter.

Are the masterclasses held at the same time?

Three masterclasses are planned to run simultaneously for 60 minutes on 30 January. Topics, facilitators, capacity and access arrangements will be announced, so you can select the appropriate session.

Are CareerConnect and MentorPRO included?

Limited-edition paid add-on tracks are planned for the conference. Their inclusions, timing, eligibility and fees will be confirmed separately. A conference pass should not be assumed to include these add-ons.

How do I enter the project awards?

Explore the dedicated awards hub for 25 award descriptions, eligibility, scoring and preparation resources. Initial nomination is free; proposed fees apply only after shortlisting. The chapter will confirm final dates, fees and eligibility boundaries before nominations open. Email disha.awards@pmipunechapter.com for guidance.

Will PDU information be available?

PDU eligibility and reporting details will be published with the approved programme. Refer to the final programme for the applicable learning and reporting information.

Where are my saved sessions stored?

Your saved plan stays in this browser on this device. No account, email address or profile is collected. Saving a session is a planning aid and does not reserve a seat or register you for the event.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Plan your DiSHA experience.

The Leadership Conclave starts at 7:00 PM IST on 29 January at Hyatt Pune. The Main Conference runs from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM IST on 30 January at Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences. Register for the Main Conference on Zoho Backstage. For Leadership Conclave or two-day participation enquiries, contact the chapter.

CareerConnect and MentorPRO are planned as separate paid add-ons. Their timing, fees and inclusions will be announced. Explore the programme, save the dates and follow chapter announcements for participation details.

Enquire about DiSHA participation

YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR NEXT STEP.

Be in the room
where ideas move forward.

29–30 January 2027 Pune, India

Register for the Main Conference

Main Conference registration is on Zoho Backstage.

CareerConnect beyond the conference

The planned DiSHA CareerConnect add-on has separate participation arrangements, inclusions and fees. You can enquire about the chapter’s ongoing CareerConnect service independently, including free CV submission and optional readiness support. A conference pass or add-on purchase is not required to send that enquiry.

Send a CareerConnect enquiry

29–30 JANUARY 2027 · PUNE

Your DiSHA experience.

Choose the experience you’re interested in to view booking information.

Choose your event experience
Registration details coming soon

Pass options, inclusions and the official booking link will be announced. Save the dates or contact the chapter for participation enquiries.

CareerConnect and MentorPRO are planned as separate paid add-ons. Details will be confirmed. Calendar holds and saved sessions do not reserve a place.

DiSHA PROJECT EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Recognition starts
with a great project.

Explore the awards hub for all 25 category pages, the submission guide, proposed fees, jury recruitment and previous-edition gallery. Final dates and terms will be confirmed before nominations open.

Nomination dates will be announced.

The official submission link will appear here once announced.