PMIWDC 2026 Annual Conference | October 2–3, 2026 | J.W. Marriott Reston Station

Designing What’s Next

Meet us at PMIWDC 2026 and explore bold ideas, practical learning, and meaningful connections shaping the future of project leadership.

AWARDS GALA | Friday, October 2 • ANNUAL CONFERENCE | Saturday, October 3

Join us at the PMIWDC 2026 Annual Conference

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Designing What's Next | Delivering Innovation brings project professionals together for two days of forward-looking ideas, practical learning, and meaningful connections.

The Snyder Center is proud to partner with PMIWDC. We are united by a shared mission to strengthen the project management community, support professional growth, and prepare leaders for what’s next. We’d love to meet you, hear about your goals, and help you find your pathway. Stop by our booth and say hello!

What We'll Talk About at PMIWDC

Local connections. Practical next steps.

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Turn conference ideas into an action plan

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Preview Snyder Center learning for 2027

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Explore AI, Agile, and modern delivery

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Discuss PMIWDC member learning opportunities

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Meet instructors who teach from experience

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Connect with the Washington, DC project community

Keep Growing After PMIWDC

Explore Your Pathway
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Project Mastery Pathway

Build your foundation and prepare for your next PMI certification.

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Digital Innovation Pathway

Explore AI, Agile, and modern delivery practices.

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Strategic Leadership Pathway

Grow your influence, leadership capability, and career direction.

Meet the Snyder Center Team

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Leigh Ann Gunther

Executive Director

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Niki Weiss

Principal Lead, Learning and Certification | Instructor

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Learn how The Snyder Center supports chapters, universities, colleges, employers, and community organizations through practical learning opportunities and meaningful community connections.

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