{"id":5203,"date":"2023-08-11T17:47:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T21:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pmsymposium.umd.edu\/pm2026\/?page_id=5203"},"modified":"2023-09-14T17:35:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T21:35:00","slug":"our-sponsors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pmsymposium.umd.edu\/pm2026\/our-sponsors\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Sponsors"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UMD Project Management Center for Excellence would like to thank our Symposium sponsors. Funding to develop and deliver the symposium each year comes from attendee registration and sponsorship fees.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t

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Association of Black Women in Project and Program Management<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t
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The Association of Black Women in Project and Program Management (ABWIPPM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering Black women in project and program management through mentorship, education, and community.<\/span><\/p>\n

We provide access to mentorship, networking, scholarships, and skill-building opportunities that support career growth and leadership. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, ABWIPPM is here to help you thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re building a legacy where Black women are recognized, valued, and leading in the PM industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

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IPMA<\/span>–USA<\/span> is the United<\/span> States<\/span> Member Association for the International Project Management Association (IPMA<\/span>).<\/p>\n

Founded in 1965, IPMA<\/span> is the oldest project management association in the world, with more than 70 countries represented.<\/strong> We are working professionals, researchers and teachers, entrepreneurs and trainers. We work with universities, small businesses, governments and global organizations.<\/p>\n

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