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2025 Symposium Photo by David F. Choy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Each year we survey our participants to find out why they attend our Annual two-day Project Management Symposium. Below is a summary of their responses.<\/p>\n

You can also find numerous testimonials from previous participants<\/a>.\u00a0 Once you read them, you will want to register right away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nNew and practical insights you can implement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nSharpens the skills of even seasoned PM\u2019s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nEarn PDUs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nOpportunity to learn and reflect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nInteresting and diverse topics driving the industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nEngage with like-minded colleagues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nAccomplished & insightful featured speakers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nExtremely cost effective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n3 attendance options: in-person, online or hybrid (a combination of both)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nA blend between industry, government, & academia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Why will YOU attend?<\/em><\/h1>\n

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