The following testimonials were provided by 2024 participants. For more information on our previous Symposiums visit: Previous Symposiums
The Project Management Symposium was extremely helpful for me as a young professional just starting a program dedicated to operations/project management! It allowed me to understand what it takes and means to be an effective project manager.
Quinn Davis
This conference will satisfy your need to earn PMI PDUs and I love the compressed two-day schedule, along with hearing from industry experts in four pre-determined tracks. The presentations about PM and AI were excellent, and I always love the People in Projects track.
Elena Bozylinski
This is a good opportunity for PMs to understand how others manage projects and identify potential gaps that will lead to failures.
Vijay Kumar
A project management mantra–I came, I learned, and I will apply. The University of Maryland’s Project Management Symposium is an unforgettable experience.
David Kordel
As usual, the UMD Project Management Symposium has re-energized me for another year with new content and reminders for tried and true effective solutions!
Laura Sharps
This is a well-organized event to learn about various topics related to Project Management and meet like-minded people. I plan to be a regular attendee going forward.
Rodney Blake
Attending the UMD Project Management Symposium was a transformative experience for me. Most of the presentations are ahead of the curve when it comes to embracing innovation. This symposium is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay at the cutting edge of technology and management strategies. Don’t miss the chance to equip yourself with the tools and insights needed to lead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Zelalem Hailu
Coming from the medical device industry, the diversity of industries, sectors and perspectives was still perfectly relevant, helpful and applicable. It was a near-perfect two days.
Tim Rumbaugh
Collaboration, networking, rapid learning, PDUs–the UMD Project Management Symposium checked all the boxes for a project and program management conference.
Daniel Pinedo
Great way to earn PDUs while networking and collecting nuggets of information from outstanding professionals across a variety of industries.
Kimberly Adams
Highly knowledgeable and diverse presentations that added value to my actual work.
Catherine Carr
I have attended the PM Symposiums since 2016, and they have been excellent. I get great information regarding Project Management, Agile, and AI. It’s a great way to get PDUs.
Francine Samuels
I truly enjoyed the opportunity to interact with fellow professionals and educators and to learn about how the project management discipline is likely to change and evolve, especially as AI makes its way into project management.
Joe D’Mello
The 2024 UMD Project Management Symposium was a beacon of knowledge, offering a wealth of information and resources. Reflecting on this event, I feel invigorated and motivated to apply the lessons I learned to my future projects.
Martin Bergmann
The 2024 UMD PM Symposium was well worth the time and drive to attend. I will be back.
John Demko(AKA JD)
The conference was well organized and had great speakers. I came away with connections to new colleagues, sources of new information, and continuing inspiration about project management.
Oliver Smith
The sessions were outstanding. I had at least one actionable takeaway or point to ponder from every session.
Laurie Lopez
The Symposium is always a fantastic forum to gain proven and practical tools and techniques, as well as newer and fresh insights from experts in the PM field.
Debbie Ambill
The Symposium packs a ton of useful information for the cost. It’s an incredible value.
Camille Chapman
The UMD PM Symposium is a terrific opportunity to associate with like-minded individuals seeking answers to commonly posed questions specific to the science of project management. To find all this expertise in one place for two days is an opportunity not to be missed.
Daniel Daly
The variety and depth of the presentations was fantastic. I learned a lot from the presentations I attended, and look forward to watching the ones I was not able to attend during the conference. The PMO Symposium is one of the best.
Heather Farber-Lau
This is my second year attending the PM Symposium and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Working in the tech sector, I was glad to see sessions focusing on technology.
Tina Getachew
This symposium is a wonderful way opportunity to view PM topics from a variety of perspectives and expertise.
Brittan Wilson
The UMD Project Management Symposium is the Star Trek of the future for the PM professional.
John Tatum
This is an unparalleled opportunity to network with industry leaders, discover groundbreaking trends, and enhance your project management skills.
Abbigail Meah-Ali
There is a wealth of PM knowledge from a diverse group of participants from all areas of the spectrum.
Thadas Jeffers
Whether I’m presenting as a session speaker or attending a session, the UMD PM Symposium consistently offers exceptional networking opportunities, valuable knowledge sharing, and a chance to connect with some of teh most dedicated and passionate project management thought leaders, academics, and innovators.
LaTanya Anderson
Stay sharp, Review, Be ready for your next PM opportunity.
Soraya King
The Symposium was refreshing and presented real world examples of Project Management from facilitation of health-care management to the construction and completion of the Frederick Douglas Memorial bridge. It was a great opportunity to connect with peers and absorb new knowledge.
Taneka Simmons
Fantastic conference with great speakers, collegial attendees, and even the meals were great! I’ll definitely be back next year.
Tina Getachew
Lots of varied speakers with diverse backgrounds kept my interest.
Tyler Dahl
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Check out the reviews from the 2023 Symposium, 2022 Symposium, 2021 Symposium, 2020 Symposium, 2019 Symposium, 2018 Symposium, 2017 Symposium, 2016 Symposium and the 2015 Symposium participants.
