Seminar - 03 May - Virtual - 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Symposium - 04 May - Delta Hotel Somerset, NJ - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

PMINJ is excited to invite you to our 40th Annual Symposium! This year’s theme, The Science of Projects, will inspire you to see your profession in a whole new way by breaking down Project Management using a variety of scientific perspectives. This year's Symposium features dynamic keynote speakers, two tracks of speaker presentations, interactive networking breaks and sessions, a photobooth in our Sponsor Area, a high-energy panel on The Future of Project Management, and a can’t-miss Networking Social Party.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers, earn valuable PDUs, gain new insights, and be part of a community that’s redefining project management best practices.

PLUS, we offer special discounts for volunteers, students, and military personnel!

Keynote Presentations:
Kimi Hirotsu Ziemski - internationally acclaimed speaker on leadership and project management will reveal how people and culture are key ingredients in the science and art of leadership

Doug Drexler - a winner of American and British Academy Awards, two Emmys, and numerous other entertainment industry awards is best known for his contributions to the Star Trek franchise - in his keynote presentation he will share a unique perspective on the strategies for using science and people skills to achieve extraordinary results

Beth Ouellette - internationally acclaimed speaker who works with global teams to implement value-added Disciplined-Agile approach to Portfolio, Program and Project Management best practices. This Sunday Seminar takes a deep dive into personal and practical application of emotional intelligence (EI) to successfully navigate change.

Track Speakers - Monday:
Greta Blash - Cognitive AI: Transforming Human-Machine Interaction

Joshua Szulczewski - Science Behind Civil Engineering Projects

Lori McDaniel - The New Science of Projects: A Systems Map for AI, Sustainability, and Value Delivery

Rocco Ricciardi - PMs and DMs, the Great Improvisors

Karthik Raghuraman & Tanya Boyd - Master Inclusive Project Management for Neurodiverse Teams

Beth Ouellette - Science of Change: Rewiring Our Brains for Project Success
Use the pre-Symposium survey to help shape Beth's presentation.

Sponsors

The following are sponsoring the 2026 Symposium:

PMINJ Volunteer Tables

The following PMINJ Volunteer Organizations will be in the Exhibitor room:

PMINJ Agile LCI       PMINJ Construction LCI       PMINJ Life Sciences LCI       PMINJ Marketing       PMINJ Mentors       PMINJ Photo Booth       PMINJ Program Awards       PMINJ Veterans LCI       PMINJ Volunteers      

Marriott Reservations

Discounted rates are available at the Marriott Delta using this link.

Food Drives

Donate to the Community Food Bank of NJ via this link
You can also bring food to the Delta which will be provided to the Community Food Bank

Bring Pet Food donations to the Delta

All monitary contributions will be appreciated

For information contact: