theProject Collegiate Event - 04.14.2026
theProject™ Collegiate Event
WMPMI’s Signature Community & Workforce Development Event
Join Western Michigan Project Management Institute for theProject™, a signature community event bringing together business leaders, hiring managers, project professionals, and academic partners for a full day of professional connection and insight.
This live event represents the culmination of theProject™, WMPMI’s collegiate project leadership program, where student teams demonstrate how they apply project management principles through structured mentoring, coaching, and experiential learning.
Why attend
- Engage with emerging talent as student teams present real‑world project solutions
- Learn from two keynote speakers during lunch and dinner sessions
- Connect with WMPMI members, business leaders, and community partners while supporting workforce development
This event is open to WMPMI members, business leaders, hiring managers, and community guests interested in talent development, professional growth, and regional impact.
Featured Keynote Speakers
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Keynote Dinner Speaker
What to Expect
- Live student team presentations
- Real-world project scenarios evaluated by industry professionals
- Opening keynote speaker
- Keynote dinner speaker and awards
- Networking and community engagement opportunities
About theProject™
theProject™ is WMPMI’s collegiate project leadership program providing education and training services through structured mentoring, coaching, and experiential learning.
The program delivers instruction in project management principles through guided academic engagement, workshops, and applied practice—culminating in this live event featuring student presentations, guest speakers, and a competitive evaluation component.
Who should attend
- Project management professionals
- Business leaders and hiring managers
- Organizational leaders building future talent pipelines
- Sponsors and community partners
- WMPMI members seeking PDUs and meaningful engagement
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
Registration Options
* WMPMI Member - $45Complimentary Parking in the Vandenberg Lot, off Ottawa Ave NW, south of the Calder Plaza.
