Join Us 2027 • Women Of Project
Management® Conference
Why This Conference Matters
A powerful conference experience for Black women in project management to gather, grow, connect, and step fully into their next career level.
Many attendees use employer professional development funds to cover the full conference experience.
The Only Conference for
Black Women in Project Management.
The Women Of Project Management® Conference is a once-a-year experience for Black women in project management. In 2027, we are bringing the room to Chicago for an intentional experience rooted in strategy, community, legacy, and the power of what happens when we choose ourselves.
Dates: June 17-18, 2027
Bonus Day: June 19, 2027 optional at the Barack Obama Presidential Center
Target Venue: Barack Obama Presidential Center
Hotel: To be announced once the venue is confirmed.
City: Chicago, Illinois
We have submitted our request to host the 2027 conference at the Barack Obama Presidential Center. If the venue is not confirmed, the conference will be hosted at a premier hotel in Chicago.
Women Of Project Management® Conference
See What Happens In The Room
The 2026 Women Of Project Management® Conference showed what is possible when Black women in project management gather with intention, strategy, and joy.
Inside the room, careers shifted. Confidence rose. Connections deepened. Women left with language, clarity, community, and a renewed vision for what comes next.
As we prepare for Chicago 2027, this recap is your invitation to feel the power of the experience, and imagine what it could mean for you to be in the room.
If You’re Going to Invest in Anything, Let It Be This!
Your registration includes three transformative days of full conference access, a 12-month Women Of Project Management® Membership, a Conference Certificate of Completion, and the opportunity to earn over 70 hours of PDUs—24.16 hours from the conference plus 48+ additional hours from your annual membership.
In a world where industries are shifting, technology is accelerating, and stability feels uncertain, this experience keeps your skills sharp and your career resilient. More than a conference, it’s a space created intentionally for Black women in project management and open to all women of color and allies committed to lasting change.
Whether you’re advancing in your role, leading teams, or growing as an entrepreneur, this is the investment that pays you back in clarity, community, and currency. Tickets can be a personal career investment, covered by your employer, or claimed as a tax-deductible continuing education expense.
We bring together powerhouse leaders from top organizations worldwide, with a conference praised by Forbes, Black Enterprise, and Essence. No wonder it sells out every year.
Employer Paid Tickets
The Women Of Project Management® Conference is more than a ticket — it’s an investment in leadership, strategy, and results.
For employers, it strengthens teams, boosts retention, and drives lasting success by developing stronger, more confident leaders. It’s an opportunity to invest in your organization’s culture, increase engagement, and support professional development — all while empowering your employees to bring back fresh ideas and renewed energy.
Conference attendance can be fully covered through employer sponsorship, allowing professionals to attend at no personal cost while delivering measurable value to the company.
Secure your seat at the conference that transforms both careers and companies.
Real Attendees.
Real Growth.
Become A
Conference Speaker
The Women Of Project Management Conference is a space where our community shines, and we are intentional about how we select our speakers. We do not accept open speaker submissions.
Our speakers come exclusively from our conference sponsors and from registered conference attendees who want to speak and have expertise in the topics we cover, keeping our conference rooted in the voices of our own community. These groups receive first priority because they are already invested in the experience and aligned with our mission.
Join us as a registered attendee or conference sponsor if you would like to be considered as a speaker. Speaker invitations are emailed to conference sponsors and registered attendees by April 1st of the Conference year.
The Conference Your Professional Development Deserves.
Join Our Conference Info Call.
Join our Conference Information Call to learn more about the Women Of Project Management Conference.
Conference FAQs
The most asked conference questions. Answered here.
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Your ticket includes full access to the annual Women Of Project Management Conference, all sessions, and PDU or CEU hours, plus a Certificate of Completion.
It also includes 12 months of Women Of Project Management® Membership with immediate access to community, resources, and member-only events.
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Yes. Many attendees use professional development funds to cover their ticket.
The ticket qualifies for PDU or CEU hours and includes the annual conference plus a 12-month Women Of Project Management® Membership.
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No. You do not need to be a project manager to attend.
The conference is designed for women in project management and leadership and welcomes aspiring professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs at every stage.
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Women Of Project Management® is intentionally created for Black women in project management and leadership.
While open to all women, the community centers Black women’s lived experiences. If you value inclusive leadership and respect spaces designed to support Black women, you will feel aligned here.
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No. This is a fully in-person conference. Sessions are not recorded or streamed.
Women Of Project Management® Membership offers year-round virtual events and resources.
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Your conference ticket includes a 12-month Women Of Project Management® Membership with immediate access. If you have an active membership, your included year will be added to the end of your current term, so you won’t lose any time.
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Unfortunately, tickets are non-transferable. We recommend ensuring you’re able to attend before purchasing to make the most of this unique experience.
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We understand that life happens, but all sales are final, and tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Rest assured, we’ll do everything we can to help you in the future!
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While it’s very unlikely, if the event is canceled, we’ll notify you right away and offer options like credits or transfers to future events. We’ve got you covered!