A field trip into the future of project leadership.
The Next-Gen Project Management Summit is a free, high-energy learning experience for high school students. Students will explore project management, artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence, teamwork, leadership, and career pathways through real conversations and hands-on challenges.
About the Next-Gen Project Management Program
Next-Gen Program helps students understand how strong planning, communication, leadership, and execution can turn ideas into real outcomes. This is where classroom potential meets real-world practice.
Through mentorship, workshops, scholarships, community partnerships, and interactive simulations, students gain practical skills they can use in school, careers, service, and life.
- Designed for high school students and emerging young leaders
- Centered on teamwork, confidence, leadership, and career exposure
- Built around measurable learning, community impact, and professional connection
Mission
Expand access to project management education and leadership development for students across the DMV region.
Vision
Equip young leaders to turn ideas into action and action into measurable impact.
Purpose
Connect students, professionals, schools, parents, and community partners through meaningful learning experiences.
Upcoming Event
A free student summit designed as a school field trip experience into project management, leadership, AI, emotional intelligence, and teamwork.
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Next-Gen Project Management Summit 2026 for High School Students
Students will learn project management basics, participate in a hands-on LEGO project challenge, hear from industry professionals, explore AI and emotional intelligence, and network with project leaders.
📍 Event Location
WMATA
300 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
Included: Free breakfast, lunch, PMIWDC swag, and professional networking.
Our Three Flagships
Each creates a pathway from exposure, to engagement, to long-term impact.
NextGen Project Management Summit
A student-centered summit featuring project management basics, leadership exposure, mentorship, networking, and hands-on team challenges.
YSI Scholarship Program
A scholarship pathway recognizing students who demonstrate leadership, resilience, service, and interest in project management.
Social Impact Program
A community-focused initiative connecting project professionals with schools, nonprofits, and youth-serving organizations.
Speaker Spotlight
Inspiring voices. Practical wisdom. Real-world leadership for the next generation.
AI Innovation Speaker
Student-friendly session on how AI is changing projects, careers, problem-solving, and responsible leadership.
Emotional Intelligence Facilitator
Interactive session to help students build self-awareness, communication, empathy, and team trust.
LEGO Challenge Facilitator
Guided challenge where students practice planning, roles, collaboration, delivery, lessons learned, and presentation skills.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support access, exposure, and opportunity for students across the DMV region.
Visionary Sponsor
$5,000+Premier recognition, speaking acknowledgment, logo placement, and student impact feature.
Leadership Sponsor
$2,500Brand visibility, event recognition, and support for student meals, materials, and activities.
Community Sponsor
$1,000Recognition as a community partner helping students access leadership development.
In-Kind Sponsor
Goods/ServicesSupport through supplies, printing, AV, giveaways, catering, or student experience resources.
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Student Experience
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“I learned that project management is not just for business. It helps you organize your ideas and lead a team.”
Student Participant“The LEGO challenge made teamwork real. We had to plan, communicate, adjust, and deliver.”
NextGen Summit Student“This type of experience helps students see career pathways they may not have considered before.”
School / Community Partner2026 Impact Goals
Progress should be visible. Outcomes should be measurable. Impact should be undeniable.
Help students lead where they are.
We are looking for partners, speakers, mentors, volunteers, sponsors, schools, parents, JROTC commanders, and community organizations ready to invest in the next generation of project leaders.
Contact the Program Team