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  • PMI Pune-Deccan Organises DiSHA 2026 to Advance Project Management Excellence

    DiSHA 2026

    Pune: The PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter organised DiSHA 2026, its flagship annual project management conference, on 1 February 2026 at Hyatt Regency, Viman Nagar, Pune.

    Positioned as Pune’s premier project leadership forum, DiSHA 2026 is expected to bring together over 500 professionals from corporate enterprises, MSMEs, academia, NGOs, and CSR organisations.

    Future-Ready Project Leadership

    Designed to address emerging trends and evolving leadership demands, the conference features keynote sessions and advanced learning tracks covering artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI (GenAI), agile transformation, innovation, sustainability, and crisis leadership.

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    The one-day conference also includes three exclusive masterclasses and offers participants the opportunity to earn up to seven Professional Development Units (PDUs) for PMP certification renewal.

    Rinoo Rajesh, President & CEO of the PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter, stated that the conference aims to equip professionals with future-ready skills and actionable insights relevant to today’s dynamic project environments.

    Abhimanyu Sharma, Vice President – Programs and Conference Director, emphasised that DiSHA 2026 maintains a balanced focus on strategic vision, effective execution, and meaningful networking.

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    DiSHA 2026 Hosts Annual Project Excellence Awards

    A key highlight is the Annual DiSHA Project Excellence Awards, which recognise outstanding project achievements across two categories – Corporate & MSME, and NGO & CSR.

    The awards celebrate excellence in project execution, acknowledging both business innovation and social impact initiatives.

    With a strong lineup of speakers, structured learning sessions, and high-value networking opportunities, DiSHA underscores PMI Pune-Deccan’s ongoing commitment to advancing professional project management standards and leadership excellence across diverse sectors.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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