Digital PM Summit Asheville
Monday, October 19 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The Venue • 21 North Market Street • Asheville, NC 28801
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Digital PM Summit is where project leadership meets real-world experience. This year, we're bringing it to the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
From navigating tricky stakeholder conversations to building emotionally intelligent teams, every session is designed to empower digital project managers with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and the confidence to lead in today's complex and fast-moving environments.
At its core, Digital PM Summit is a space for connection between disciplines, between people, and between where you are now and the leader you want to become. Just like Asheville itself, this event celebrates creative problem-solving, independent thinking, and building community around shared values. Whether you're managing your first project or mentoring the next generation, join us in the mountains! It’s where innovation meets elevation.
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Member Price : $1,150
Nonmember Price : $1,650
Teams of 4 or more receive a
$200 discount per ticket!
Your Digital PM Summit Speakers
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Nick Cobb
Director of Project Management at Blend Interactive
The Long Haul: How to Manage Delivery and the Relationship on Enterprise Web Projects
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Jennifer Goebel
Web Project Manager at Black Digital Group
Managing Projects, Seeing People: Why Your Team's Experience Is Your Greatest Project Asset
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Maggie Lynn, PMP®
Senior Producer at Threespot
From Plan to Experience: Designing Delivery That Actually Works
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Blythe Meyers
Creative Program Manager at Tenarai & Veteran Performer of Improv
No Script, No Problem: How Improv Makes Better Project Managers
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Kathryn Murphy
Director of Operations at Orases
The DPM's AI Skill Stack: What to Learn, What to Delegate, and What to Let Go
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Dave Prior, CPMAI, ICAgile AI-Ready, PMP, PMI-ACP, CST, CSP, A-CSM, A-CSPO, CSM, CSPO, LAVM
Chief Experience Officer at The Agile Network
Finding the Spark
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Crystal J. Richards, MHA, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM
Founder of MindsparQ and author of PMP Exam Prep for Dummies
Recess for Grown-Ups: Why Your Best Project Thinking Happens When You Stop Working
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Kelly Vega
Digital Project Manager and Delivery Leader at VML
Empathy for the Difficult Client (or Teammate)
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Victoria Wheelehan
Senior Product Development Engineer and Technical Program Manager at Nike
From Factory Floor to Digital Transformation
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Chase Williams
Senior AI Project Manager at KUNGFU.AI
Managing Projects, Orchestrating Teams: The PM's Shift in the Age of AI
The Venue
We're gathering at The Venue in the heart of downtown Asheville — a polished, purpose-built event space in the mountains of western North Carolina. Between sessions, you'll find acclaimed restaurants, thoughtful local shops, and a walkable downtown that rewards exploration. With a range of hotels steps from the venue, finding the right place to stay is easy. And wherever you go, the Blue Ridge Mountains are never far from view.
Our preferred hotel information will be provided after ticket purchase.
What's Included
• Two full days of presentations and discussions
• Continental breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday
• Social event on Monday evening
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What You’ll Need to Do
• Book your flight to Asheville, NC
• Book your hotel stay
Our preferred hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown, just an 8-minute walk or 4-minute drive from The Venue.
A booking link for our group rate will be shared in your ticket purchase confirmation email. The rate is available until September 22, 2026, or until sold out.
• Cover the cost of dinner each night
• Depart on Wednesday, October 21, or stay another day for the DPM/Ops Dynamic Duo Workshop.
Why Attend?
It’s where process meets people.
You'll hear stories of transformation: how agencies are turning discovery into their most valuable deliverable, how PMs are blending logic and empathy to hit deadlines without burning out, and how one team is thriving with agile workflows inside an oddly still waterfall world. Whether you're new to digital project management or a seasoned leader, the Summit offers a rare mix of tactical strategies and human-centered wisdom. It’s kind of like finding the perfect pint on the Asheville Ale Trail.
And where candid meets connected.
Expect candid conversations about burnout, neurodiverse collaboration, and even the surprising ways AI can help you lead with more heart, not less. Between sessions, connect with fellow PMs over locally roasted coffee, explore downtown's eclectic energy, or take in views that remind you why getting perspective matters.
Make the most of your time in Asheville!
In addition to the Digital PM Summit, we’re offering two exciting opportunities to dive deeper:
DPM/Ops Dynamic Duo Workshop, on Wednesday, October 21
Operations Camp, on Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23
Join us for one—or both—for a full week of learning, connection, and practical insights.
What attendees have to say
What was 2025’s Digital PM Summit like, and what will you get out of it? Here’s what a few attendees had to say…
“As always, the DPM Summit is a great conference for PMs in our industry.
The speakers and conversations always provide great insights and support from others who often have experienced similar challenges. It's a community that truly wants to help everyone get better and succeed!”
— Nick Cobb, Director of Project Management at Blend Interactive
“The Digital PM Summit was an energizing reminder that great project management starts with people, not process. Every session blended strategy, empathy, and practical tools I can immediately apply. I left inspired to lead with more clarity, curiosity, and heart.”
— Tonja Walls, IT Project Manager at Oregon Department of Justice
“The Digital Project Management Summit was a refreshing reminder that, behind every process, there is a person. I left with practical tools, a deeper perspective on change management, and a renewed appreciation for the emotional intelligence this work requires.”
— Hawwa Muhammad, Founder & CEO at Pink Trumpet
Event Tees & Hoodies
Don’t forget to buy a Digital PM Summit t-shirt or sweatshirt to commemorate the event!
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Member Price : $1,150
Nonmember Price : $1,650
Teams of 4 or more receive a
$200 discount per ticket!
Thank You to Our Wonderful Partners
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