PMI24 Manufacturing Success Conference

The PMI24 Manufacturing Success Conference was held Nov. 4-7, at the InterContinental Hotel Buckhead, Atlanta! PMI's annual gathering of members featured outstanding keynote speakers, presentations about the industry’s critical issues, enjoyable networking, and a celebration of PMI's 70th year. Hotel accommodations were within the elegant and sophisticated Buckhead district of Georgia's capital city.

Topics featured during PMI24 included water management, sustainable packaging, PFAS remediation, artificial intelligence, and energy- and water-efficient buildings. You'll learn about exciting innovations and PMI's current initiatives, including Rethink Water.

Elite Fighter Turned Global Humanitarian Justin Wren Delivered Keynote

Justin Wren, an elite mixed martial arts fighter turned global humanitarian, shared his remarkable story. A chance collection of circumstances led Wren to live among impoverished and marginalized Pygmy people in the rainforest. This transformative experience caused him to found the non-profit Fight For The Forgotten which, since 2013, has provided more than 52,000 indigenous people with access to clean drinking water and replanted thousands of trees.

PMI24 Women’s Breakfast featured Atlanta Braves’ chief culture officer

The PMI24 Women’s Breakfast on Nov. 6 featured Atlanta’s celebrated Dr. DeRetta Cole Rhodes, executive vice president and chief culture officer of the Atlanta Braves, who will focus on the importance of voice as a female leader. Rhodes, who has a Ph.D. in adult education, oversees people capital initiatives, communications, and community affairs for the Braves, The Battery Atlanta, and the team’s spring training facility operations.

Become a more agile leader at the PMI24 Inspiring Leaders Program at the Carter Center

The PMI24 Inspiring Leaders Program, "Strategic Doing – 10 Skills for Agile Leadership," was held on Nov. 4 at Atlanta's Carter Center. Scott Hutcheson, who has a Ph.D. in strategy and complex collaboration, introduced attendees to a new strategic management approach developed at Purdue University.

Dr. Hutcheson, a senior lecturer and professor of technology leadership and innovation at Purdue, shared a practice-proven framework that helps leaders form action-oriented collaborations quickly. Attendees learned the skills needed to better manage complex challenges, add evidence-based tools to their portfolios, and gain the confidence to use the new tools and insights immediately.

Dr. Hutcheson has worked with more than 4,000 leaders from 147 countries. He speaks at conferences and other events worldwide, and his TED Talk on the science of prospection has been viewed on YouTube more than 1.3 million times.

Experience southern sophistication in Atlanta

The InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta is where southern sophistication meets international allure. Elevate your stay in a stylish guest room or suite, enjoy the exclusive amenities of the Club Lounge, and savor flavorful dishes at the Americano, Atlanta’s first Italian steakhouse. From indulgent spa services and state-of-the-art pool and fitness to exquisite events in two grand ballrooms or 22 modern meeting rooms, you’ll experience reimagined luxury in Atlanta’s prestigious Buckhead neighborhood.