Project Management Conferences and Events in the US and Canada 2023/2024
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 similar problems to me.
With the global pandemic, all of these live events have looked very different over the past couple of years.
Most conferences are back for 2023, but some have gone completely virtual, opening up attendance to people who may not be able to travel.
We’ve updated our annual post to reflect what we know is going on right now and into the far future.
If you are looking to attend a project management conference in 2023 or 2024, chances are there is something happening near you that will be fun and meet your professional goals.
Do you know of an upcoming event to add to the list? Please fill out this form.
July to September 2023
Arizona Project Management Summit: Tempe, Arizona, USA, 29-30 September 2023
This hybrid conference will take place at Arizona State University and online. The theme is A New Normal: Reimagine Your PM Career for Success. The sessions will be held both in person at Arizona State University and virtually.
October to December 2023
Project Summit Business Analyst World: Boston, USA, 16-19 October 2023
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 Boston, MA Summit is the 4th in-person one of the year.
The PMO Leader Global Conference: Virtual, 18 October 2023
The PMO Leader Global Conference will be held on three different regional schedules, APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, with participants able to attend the sessions that work for them and their interests.
This conference is free to attend. Network and learn with other PMO leaders around the world.
Digital PM Summit: Virtual, 23-24 October 2023
The DPM Summit from Bureau of Digital is a really popular event for digital project managers to attend.
It will be held online this year and will bring together project management professionals for workshops, interactive sessions, lightning talks, and breakout sessions. They are celebrating their 11th year this year!
PMI Global Summit 2023: Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 25-28 October 2023
Join project managers from around the world to attend this PMI Global Summit. The theme is Discover. Connect. Advance: The Future of Your Work. There is also an opportunity to come early or stay late to attend some additional PMI Training.
Project Summit Business Analyst World: Vancouver, Canada, 13-15 November 2023
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 Vancouver, BC Summit is being held at the Pinnacle Hotel Habourfront.
Project Summit Business Analyst World: Chicago, USA, 27-29 November 2023
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 Chicago, IL Summit is the 5th in-person one of the year.
January to March 2024
21st American Pharma & Biotech PPM Conference: Philadelphia, PA, USA, 7-8 February 2024
This is the east coast global Project, Program, and Portfolio Management Summit with a focus on Biopharma Portfolio Strategies. This year’s conference is in person over 2 days, planning 30 speakers across 28 case studies of the latest innovations.
Project Summit Business Analyst World: Toronto, Canada, 25-28 March 2024
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 Toronto, Ontario Summit is the first of the year to kick things off.
April to June 2024
Rocky Mountain Symposium: Denver, Colorado, USA, 5 April 2024
The PMI Mile HI Chapter is still working on details for their yearly symposium. We will update as details are released.
12th IPMA Research Conference: College Park, Maryland, USA, 19-21 April 2024
The theme for the IPMA research conference is Project Management in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. This will be staged around thematic workshops and round tables, targeting innovations, networking, and building trust in the science and project management community.
The host is the International Project Management Association (IPMA) which is a Federation of 72 Member Associations (MAs) worldwide.
Virtual Project Management Symposium: College Park, MD, USA, 18-19 April 2024
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.
Project Summit Business Analyst World: Orlando, USA, 22-24 April 2024
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: Washington, USA, 6-8 May 2024
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 Washington, DC Summit is the 3rd of the year.
Agile and Beyond: Detroit, MI, USA, 14-15 May 2024
The Agile and Beyond conference is back again, and it will be in person at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. This two-day conference, starting with a keynote each day, will have sessions focused on Agility, Software Engineering, and Lean Business.
Global Scrum Gathering: New Orleans, USA, 19-22 May 2024
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22nd American Pharma & Biotech PPM Conference: Las Vegas, USA, 5-7 June 2024
This is the west coast global Project, Program, and Portfolio Management Summit with a focus on Biopharma Portfolio Strategies. This year’s conference is in person over 2 days, planning 30 speakers across 28 case studies of the latest innovations.
Project Management in Practice: Boston, USA, 14-15 June 2024
Project Management in Practice is once again being held in person at Boston University. Earn up to 12 PDUs and get up to speed on the latest topics in project management.
July to September 2024
Agile 2024: Dallas, Texas, USA, 22-26 July 2024
Save the date for the Agile Alliance’s annual conference. Learn about latest practices, ideas and strategies and connect with other project managers. It will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
October to December 2024
23rd American Pharma & Biotech PPM Conference: Boston, USA, 16-18 October 2024
This is the third American edition of the Project, Program, and Portfolio Management Summit with a focus on Biopharma Portfolio Strategies. This year’s conference is in person over three days, planning 30 speakers across 28 case studies of the latest innovations.
24th American Pharma & Biotech PPM Conference: San Francisco, USA, 13-14 November 2024
This is the fourth American edition of the Project, Program, and Portfolio Management Summit focusing on Biopharma Portfolio Strategies. This year’s conference is in person over two days, with 30 speakers across 28 case studies of the latest innovations.
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.
APM’s Festival of Education and Research: Virtual, 8 Feb 2023
APM’s Festival of Education and Research is a fantastic networking opportunity spanning across both professionals and academics. At this event, APM celebrates project management academia, education and research.
CHG MGMT Summit: Charlotte, NC, USA, 2-4 March 2023
ACMP’s Annual Conference was held in Charlotte this year, and the theme was Reimagining the Customer Experience.
Resource Planning Summit: St. Louis, MO, USA, 11-14 June 2023
This an annual four-day event for industry experts and Resource Planning professionals at all levels. The Resource Planning Summit covers a wide range of topics that appeal to anyone trying to navigate resource capacity vs. demand.
