Professional Education and Training

An important part of Project SEARCH’s mission is education through which we can share best practices and promote continuous improvement of our programs. Our goal is to provide the tools and technical assistance needed to maximize employment outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Project SEARCH 17th Annual Conference

July 15 – 19, 2024

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Please join us this summer for a week of learning, sharing, networking, and fun in sunny Albuquerque!

Registration is now OPEN:
  • To register, click HERE

Check below to book lodging, learn more about programming, or learn about opportunities to be an exhibitor or sponsor.

Conference Information:
  • Click HERE to download the Conference Agenda.
  • Click HERE to download the Tuesday Pre-Conference Session Description.
Call for Abstracts is now closed!
Exhibitor Information:

Are you interested in introducing your product or service to the Project SEARCH community?

  • Click HERE to download exhibitor information and application.
Sponsor Information:

Sponsors play a critical role in making our conference great and keeping it affordable for our attendees. If you or your organization is interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities please check out the document below:

  • Click HERE to download sponsorship information and submission form.
Hotel Booking:

You can find more information HERE

Note: Registrants can book their hotel through the “Book Room” button under each listed hotel. These are reserved room blocks at the reduced rate (per night) available for the dates listed next to the name of each hotel. When you book your room, you’ll be able to edit the dates to match your desired stay:
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque – ($156 per night from July 12 – 20) – Book Here
  • The Clyde Hotel – ($159 per night from July 14-19) – Book Here
  • Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, Curio Collection by Hilton – ($165 per night from July 12-19) – Book Here
These rates and rooms are limited availability. You have the ability to edit your stay (dates) based on your travel plans.

Thank you to our platinum sponsor:

Fifth Third Bank

people chatting at a high table
women sitting at a table
woman instructing at a conference
Project SEARCH national team on stage
Project SEARCH on a boat
Crowd on boardwalk
Speaker on stage

**Photos courtesy of Rick Buettner**