Conferences
The NPSMA holds an annual National Conference each year. These events typically run for two days, with invited speakers, panel discussions, industry leaders, and relevant topics to help your PSM program thrive. The conferences include a PSM networking reception.
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2026 National Conference & Workshop
November 4–6, 2026
Virtual via the Whova Platform
Past Conferences & Workshops
2025 National Conference & Workshop
November 5–8, 2025
Raleigh, North Carolina / Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
2024 National Conference & Workshop
November 6–9, 2024
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / The Notary Hotel, Autograph Collection
2023 National Conference & Workshop
November 1–4, 2023
Tampa, Florida / Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
2022 National Conference & Workshop
25 Years of PSM and the Next
November 2–5, 2022
San Diego, California / Hilton San Diego Airport Harbor Island
Conference Program & Event Information
2021 National Conference
Developing a Roadmap for Your PSM Program
November 10–12, 2021
Tampa, Florida
The Pre-conference Workshop was funded by an NSF grant.
2020 National Virtual Conference
Best Practices for the PSM in the Time of Coronavirus and Beyond
November 5, 6, 13, 2020
Online (recordings viewable on the PSM YouTube Channel)
2019 National Conference & Pre-conference Workshop
Professional Science Master's Serving Workforce Needs / Faculty Engagement with the PSM
November 6–8, 2019
Salt Lake City, Utah
Sponsors of the 2019 National Events
2018 National Conference & Pre-conference Workshop
Enhancing Advocacy for PSM Programs / Connecting with Students
November 7–9, 2018
Arlington, Virginia (D.C. Area)
Conference Program — includes links to presentations
Pre-Conference Program — includes links to presentations
Sponsors of the 2018 National Events
2017 National Conference & Pre-conference Workshop
Build, Grow and Sustain / Marketing Your PSM Programs
November 8–10, 2017
Phoenix, Arizona
2016 National Conference
Listening to Employers
November 10–11, 2016
Arlington, VA
2015 National Conference
Professional Science Master's Programs: The Vital Link between Higher Education and the STEM Workforce
November 13–14, 2015
Arlington, VA
2014 National Conference
Expanding Paths to Professional 21st Century STEM Careers: Creating a Vision for New Goals, Partnerships and Success
November 12–14, 2014
Atlanta, GA
2013 National Conference
High Impact Partnerships: Building on 15 Years of Innovative Professional Science Master's Education
November 13–15, 2013
Arlington, VA
2012 National Conference
Enhancing Global Workforce Competitiveness through PSMs
November 7–9, 2012
Denver, CO
2010 National Conference
Professional Science Master's Degrees: Environmental Solutions and Workforce Development
November 17–19, 2010
Atlanta, GA
2008 Inaugural National Conference
November 13–14, 2008
Atlanta, GA