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Sunday, October 4– Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | Hanover, MD

Theme: Together We Build. Together We Grow.

For the second year in a row, we are planning to gather to recharge, reimagine, and recommit to the work we do as project and program leaders. The 2026 ABWIPPM Conference will be two intentional days designed to honor our expertise, deepen our community, and elevate the paths we’re building for Black women in this field.

Fast forward to October: you’ll step into a space built for connection and clarity, where learning doesn’t feel like homework and networking doesn’t feel transactional. Just real conversations, powerful sessions, and the kind of energy that stays with you long after you head home.

The Association of Black Women In Project & Program Management is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Softchoice to host a Women’s AI Pitch Competition in the DMV, and we’re kicking things off with a Pitch Competition Prep Workshop on Friday, February 27, 2026 designed to help women founders sharpen their pitch, clarify their story, and walk into future pitch competitions (including ours) even more prepared!

The workshop will feature a powerful founder testimonial from Georgina Dukes-Harris, who knows firsthand what it takes to stand out in a pitch competition, along with insights from an incredible panel that blends technical expertise, pitch strategy, and real-world judging experience. There will also be time in the workshop for attendees to develop and practice their elevator pitch!

I’m also grateful for the partners helping make this possible:

• Tiffanie Sherrer, MPH, PMP, LSSYB, CHES, ABWIPPM's Board Chair for making this amazing connection

• AWS, for…

High-visibility projects come with high expectations and complex dynamics. Knowing how to lead with confidence and executive presence can make all the difference.

Join us on Thursday, February 19 at 6 PM EST for Leading Complex Projects with Confidence and Executive Presence, facilitated by Cindy Ofunne.

This session will explore how project managers can strengthen executive presence, communicate with authority, and confidently lead complex, politically sensitive initiatives. Cindy will share insights drawn from her global experience across multiple industries, with a focus on influence, trust-building, and showing up effectively in senior-level spaces.

If you are leading high-visibility projects or preparing for greater responsibility, this session is designed to support your growth and impact.

Register here to save your spot:

Happening Today at 6 PM EST!

PMP Study Group – Session 8

Show Me The Money: Cost Management with Paris Mebane, PMP

Cost questions don’t have to be scary.

This session simplifies the math and focuses on how PMI wants you to think about cost decisions.