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.


Save the Date

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)

We extend our appreciation and thanks to all of the speakers and student presenters.


2019 National Conference and Pre-conference Workshop


Professional Science Master's Serving Workforce Needs / Faculty Engagement with the PSM

November 6-8, 2019

Salt Lake City, Utah

We extend our appreciation and thanks to the Sponsors of the 2019 National Events.


2018 National Conference and 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 available presentations


Pre-Conference Program -- includes links to available presentations 

We extend our appreciation and thanks to the Sponsors of the 2018 National Events.


2017 National Conference and Pre-conference Workshop

Build, Grow and Sustain / Marketing Your PSM Programs

November 8-10, 2017

Phoenix, Arizona


National Professional STEM Master's Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, P.O. Box 571351, Salt Lake City, UT 84157

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software