Project Management Conferences and Events in the US and Canada 2026
Project management conferences are a fantastic way to meet new people and improve your skills. I always come away feeling energized about where I am in my career and relieved having met people with problems similar to mine.
If you are looking to attend a project management conference this year, chances are there is something happening near you that will be fun and meet your professional goals.
American Strategic Portfolio Management: San Diego, USA, 14-15 February 2026
Maybe you want to spend Valentine’s Day with other professionals This international two-day conference brings together professionals working in project and portfolio management in life sciences. Network and learn from other project managers and leading industry speakers.
24th American Pharma & Biotech PPM Conference: Philadelphia, USA, 14-15 April 2026
This is the east coast global Project, Program, and Portfolio Management Summit with a focus on Biopharma PPM aimed at those of you working in clinical, biotech and pharma projects.
Project Management Symposium: College Park, Maryland USA, 30 April – 1 May 2026
This two-day event is hosted by the University of Maryland’s Project Management Center of Excellence. The Project Management Symposium gathers Project Management Professionals from all over the United States and across the globe to discuss trending topics, best practices, case studies, and academic research. There are in-person, virtual and hybrid options for attendance.
Project Summit Business Analyst World: Orlando, USA, 5-7 May 2025
The ProjectSummit Business Analyst World is one of the biggest North American conferences for PMs and BAs. These are a series of summits held in different North American cities and each of the conferences includes hands-on workshops, educational sessions and the ability to earn PDUs and CDUs.
The Orlando, Florida Summit is the second of the year.
Project Summit Business Analyst World: Various locations, USA/Canada, Throughout 2026
The Project Summit Business Analyst World is one of the biggest North American conferences for PMs and BAs. These are a series of summits held in different North American cities and each of the conferences includes hands-on workshops, educational sessions and the ability to earn PDUs and CDUs.
The events travel to Orlando (April), Toronto (May) and Washington (June) and there may be others scheduled for later in the year.
Global Scrum Gathering: Vancouver, Canada, 3-6 May 2026
Join fellow Scrum practitioners for this large gathering of agilists at the Global Scrum Gathering. It’s an inspirational conference, and you don’t want to miss the Monday Mingle!
Project Management in Practice: Boston, USA, 14-15 May June 2026
Project Management in Practice is once again being held in person at Boston University (Metropolitan College). This is a great event, celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year!
Women of Project Management: Charleston, USA, 17-19 June 2026
Last year was the 10th anniversary of this event for Black Women in project management, and the event just keeps getting better. This conference is not only a learning and networking opportunity, it is also an investment in leadership, strategy and results.
Agile 2026: Washington, USA, 26-28 July 2026
Save the date for the Agile Alliance’s annual conference. Learn about latest practices, ideas and strategies and connect with other project managers.
PMI Global Summit, Detroit, USA, 21-24 October 2026
PMI’s largest event of the calendar is moving to Detroit this year. Honestly, if you can only go to one event, and you’re not bothered about it being an
PMI definitely knows how to wow with their events, and this will be an amazing gathering of thought leaders. It’s worth checking out if you can make it (preferably if your company is funding travel, accommodation, and the entrance ticket!).
Past events
Check out the replays and event write-ups online for these past events. Many of the organizers will also be advertising their next dates now, so have a think about which ones you want to put on your calendar for next year.
