theProject Collegiate Competition Event Day - 04.14.2026
Join Us for theProject™ Collegiate Competition Event Day
Choose the attendance option that fits your schedule on April 14
WMPMI members, guests, and professionals are invited to attend theProject™ 2026 on Tuesday, April 14. Whether you want to participate in the full event, join virtually, or attend the late-afternoon and evening portion, we now offer registration options designed to fit your schedule.
Registration Options
Full Event Registration
Includes keynote lunch, event programming, final presentations, dinner, and 2-keynote sessions.
Students, Mentors, and support teams, including keynote lunch, event programming, final presentations, dinner, and keynote. This full-day option includes 3-Healthcare Finalists presentations, dinner, and two keynotes from healthcare executives sharing perspectives on leadership, innovation, and the future of project work in healthcare.
Member: $30 | Non-member: $40 (Full-Day)
- Register & Lunch
- Keynote, Kim Bode, CEO 8ThrityFour, It’s all about Big Deal Energy™ (and getting a job)
- First Round of Student Healthcare Presentations (no public viewing)
- Mini-Sessions on Project Management for attendees
- Afternoon Break
- Includes all Evening Attendance Only listed below
Evening Attendance Only | Program Begins at 4:00 PM
Can’t attend the full day? Join us for the late-afternoon and evening portion of theProject™ on April 14. This convenient option includes 3-Healthcare Finalists presentations, dinner, and two keynotes from healthcare executives sharing perspectives on leadership, innovation, and the future of project work in healthcare. This is a convenient option for busy professionals who want to attend the most exciting portion of the event without committing to the full day.
Member: $30 | Non-member: $40
- Welcome Evening Attendees
- Finalist Round of Student Healthcare Presentations
- Dinner
- Keynote, Bill Makela, EPMO of Corewell Health
- Keynote, Ron Strachan, CIO of Zoom
- Awards
Virtual Presentation Registration
Includes lunch & dinner, keynotes only, virtual access.
All virtual attendees: $20
Parking
Complimentary parking vouchers are available for attendees who park in the Vandenberg lot off Ottawa Avenue, next to Fifth Third Bank. See the graphic below on the parking location.
Who should attend
- Project management professionals
- Business leaders and hiring managers
- Organizational leaders recruiting future talent
- Sponsors and community partners
- WMPMI members seeking PDUs
An Opportunity for Business and Community Leaders
- See future project leaders in action through live presentations and applied project work
- Identify potential interns and hires before they enter the job market
- Build relationships with PMI professionals, business leaders, and academic partners
Register Today
Please register today so we can finalize catering counts and prepare for a strong event experience.

It is no longer possible to register for this event


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