NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Jan. 16--PRNewswire-AsiaNet/InfoQuest Project Management Institute (PMI(R)), the world's leading not-for-profit professional association for the project management profession, announces its second annual Asia Pacific global congress, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, 27 February - 1 March at the Shangri-La Hotel. PMI Global Congress 2006-Asia Pacific kicks off on Monday, 27 February, with the Grand Opening Session and Reception, and continues through Wednesday, 1 March. Chin Ning-Chu, the author of "Leadership According to Sun Tzu's Art of War," will deliver the keynote address on Monday, 27 February. Ning-Chu is the foremost authority on the practical application of Sun Tzu's principles and their applicability to the modern workplace. She will discuss: -- five essential elements that affect the outcome of every project; -- five assets and liabilities of a great leader, and how to avoid the pitfalls; -- the omens of victory and defeat; -- five formulas for motivating your troops; and -- how becoming proficient in the art of war strategies will train your mind to travel along enigmatic strategic byways, which your competitors will find impenetrable. The congress will offer three days of timely, relevant information and state-of-the-art tools and resources to keep participants on top of the project management profession, while also offering online and in-person networking opportunities, including the First-Timers/New Members Orientation on Monday, 27 February, and the "Taste of Thailand" networking reception on Tuesday, 28 February. The congress areas of focus will spotlight emerging trends in the profession, examine project management culture and explore the best practices and lessons learned from projects around the globe. In addition, a variety of session configurations is sure to meet attendees' learning needs: 75-minute sessions will present an overview of a specific topic, while NEW longer 3-hour sessions will provide more in-depth information on a topic or skill in a highly interactive format. This year's areas of focus are: -- Project Management in the Asia Pacific Region; -- Small and Scalable Project Management; -- Project Management Basics and Tools; -- Project Management in Government; -- Marketing Project Management; -- Project Management Education; -- Globalization of Project Management; and -- Project Management Standards and Methodologies. Bangkok, Thailand's capital, is known as the "City of Angels" and features countless sights and attractions that can easily be reached by car or boat. Sights include the Grand Palace and its Temple of the Emerald Buddha - which houses the famous Emerald Buddha - to a variety of river and canal tours, including sights such as the Temple of Dawn, the Royal Barge Museum and the city's famous floating market. Congress attendees will have plenty to keep them busy when not networking or learning the latest project management techniques. Advance registration is now open. The advance registration rate for PMI Members is $279 (US); for nonmembers it is $359 (US). Advance registration is open until Monday, 6 February 2006. On-site fees will apply to any registrations received after this date. Registration at the Shangri-La Hotel opens 24 February 2006. To register or for more information go to: http://congresses.pmi.org/AsiaPacific2006 About PMI: With nearly 210,000 members in over 150 countries, Project Management Institute (PMI(R)) is the global advocacy organization for the project management profession. PMI is actively engaged in setting professional standards, conducting research and providing access to a wealth of information and resources. PMI also promotes career and professional development and offers certification, networking and community involvement opportunities. For more than 35 years, PMI has advanced the careers of practitioners who have made project management indispensable in achieving business results. For more information, please visit http://www.pmi.org "PMI," "PMP," the PMI logo, PMBOK(R) Guide, "Building professional in project management" and "Making project management indispensable for business results" are registered marks of the Project Management Institute Inc. SOURCE: Project Management Institute CONTACT: James D. McGeehan, Manager, Public Relations, Project Management Institute, +1-610-356-4600 ext. 1112, [email protected]; or David Goh, Asia Pacific Service Centre Manager, PMI Regional Service Center, Asia Pacific, +65 6330 6733, [email protected] Web site: http://www.pmi.org http://congresses.pmi.org/AsiaPacific2006 --Distributed by AsiaNet (www.asianetnews.net)--