W&M Professional Development Week 2025
Monday, February 24 - Friday, February 28
Virtual

The William & Mary community will come together for  W&M Professional Development Week 2025, Feb. 24-28. Connect with experts from the W&M community via virtual panels and workshops. 

Finding Common Ground (Webinar)
Monday, February 24
12pm - 1pm
Zoom

Jane Carpenter-Rock ’92, acting director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, will deliver an inspirational kickoff keynote for W&M Professional Development Week 2025. 

Building Purposeful Careers & Adapting to the AI Revolution (Webinar)
Monday, February 24
3pm - 4pm
Zoom

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, professionals must adapt to new challenges and opportunities. Join us for an engaging conversation featuring W&M alumni, Elaine Turville ’96 and Greg Wallig ’94.

Chicago Networking Breakfast    
Tuesday, February 25
8am - 9:30am
McDermott Will & Emery | 444 West Lake St., Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60606

Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the Chicago area and engage in meaningful conversations.

Triangle Networking Breakfast    
Tuesday, February 25
8am - 9:30am
TowneBank | 3535 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC 27612

Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the Triangle area and engage in meaningful conversations.

Charlotte Networking Breakfast    
Tuesday, February 25
8:30am - 10am
Bank of America Tower | 620 S. Tyron St. Charlotte, NC 28255

Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the Charlotte area and engage in meaningful conversations.

NYC Networking Breakfast    
Tuesday, February 25
9am - 10:30am
Dorsey & Whitney LLP | 51 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the New York City area and engage in meaningful conversations.

Unlocking Career Growth (Webinar)
Tuesday, February 25
12pm - 1pm
Zoom

Discover the unique advantages of working in small and mid-sized organizations with an alumni panel. 

Stop Sabotaging Yourself: Make Lasting Change Through Mental Fitness (Webinar)
Tuesday, February 25
3pm - 4pm
Zoom

Every day, self-sabotage impacts your performance, well-being and relationships. Join Anne Powell Lyons ’92 in a workshop to understand your internal saboteurs and how to interrupt their influence.

Richmond Networking Breakfast    
Wednesday, February 26
8:30am - 10am
1717 Innovation Center | 1717 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23223

Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the Richmond area and engage in meaningful conversations.

Building Bridges: The Science of Connection in Polarized Times (Webinar)
Wednesday, February 26
12pm - 1pm
Zoom

Explore the science behind human connection and its critical role in fostering understanding and collaboration with W&M professor Phil Wagner. 

Embracing Identity in the Workplace (Webinar)
Wednesday, February 26
3pm - 4pm
Zoom

Join Matt Brandon ’92, Jessica Chen ’05, Pilar Mejia ’04, M.B.A. ’13 and Tunisia Riley ’00 for an insightful discussion on the importance of authenticity in the workplace.

D.C. Networking Breakfast    
Thursday, February 27
8:30am - 10am
W&M Washington Center | 901 4th St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C.

Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the DC Metro area and engage in meaningful conversations.

South Hampton Roads Networking Breakfast    
Thursday, February 27
8:30am - 10am
Hampton Roads IDEA Lab | 101 West Main St. Norfolk, VA 23510

Join the W&M community during Professional Development Week to connect with fellow professionals in the SHR area and engage in meaningful conversations.

Effective Partnerships in the Boardroom and Beyond (Webinar)
Thursday, February 27
12pm - 1pm
Zoom

Join W&M alumni and experienced board directors Cindy Davis ’80, Julie Dobson ’78, P ’17, P ’19 and Kim Lopdrup ’80, P’11 as they explore the key elements of effective collaboration in the boardroom and beyond.

Empowering Yourself with Generative AI: Discover the Tools You Need (Webinar)
Thursday, February 27
3pm - 4pm
Zoom

Learn how artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can enhance your life and career in this engaging discussion with industry experts Isabel Hirama ’14, M.S. ’17 and Jonny Mills ’17, M.S. ’18.

W&M Sarasota Literary Connection (Cancelled) 
Thursday, February 27
6pm - 8pm
Calusa Brewing | 5377 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233


W&M Professional Development Week Online Networking Hour
Friday, February 28
12pm - 1pm
Online

Connect with fellow members of the W&M community from all over the world to share your expertise and build your professional network!