The new issue of PMimpact, the magazine of the PMI Germany Chapter, has been published. This time, the focus is on a topic that is increasingly shaping project management in many organizations: sustainability.
Sustainability has long been more than just an additional project objective. It influences decisions, priorities, communication, stakeholder expectations, and the question of how impact is defined in projects in the first place. This is exactly where the new issue comes in: it shows how project management can support, structure, and make sustainable transformation effective.
On 10 July 2026, the PMI Germany Chapter and the GPM Stuttgart Regional Group will jointly host a high-profile PM Day in Stuttgart. The event will bring together project management professionals, executives, PMO leaders, agile practitioners, and change and transformation managers to discuss current developments and emerging trends in project management.
The construction and infrastructure industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Digitalization, sustainability, artificial intelligence, BIM, new contract models, and increasing project complexity are changing the way construction projects are planned, managed, and successfully delivered. 
PMI will comprehensively update the world’s leading project management certification, the PMP® (Project Management Professional), effective July 2026. The changes reflect evolving expectations of project managers, including the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence, sustainability, hybrid ways of working, and increasing project complexity. 
The Sustainability Summit 2026 (SuSu26) brings together project professionals from around the world to explore how project management can contribute to a more sustainable future. This year's event highlights the concept of the "Evergreen Project Manager," demonstrating how sustainability goals can be translated into practical actions and measurable impact. 
The PMOGA Community at PMI Germany Chapter is where PMO professionals come together to learn from each other, discuss challenges, and advance the value contribution of modern PMOs. Currently, 14 active members engage monthly in seminar-style sessions on relevant PMO topics – open, practical, and with real depth. 
The newly established Community of Practice (CoP) Energy has already held four meetings and is rapidly building momentum. Bringing together professionals from across the energy sector, the community is focused on addressing key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry. 
The Community of Practice Risk Management of the PMI Germany Chapter e.V. has started its substantive work after the kick-off in January – with a clear roadmap and a growing circle of committed practitioners. 
With the new Manifesto for Enterprise Agility, PMI and the Agile Alliance provide guidance for organizations seeking to remain capable of making decisions and taking effective action in times of uncertainty.
The aim of this study is to gain in-depth insights into how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is used in digital and IT leadership and how GenAI can be deployed even more effectively and successfully in the future. 
