N4A is excited to launch the 19th annual
Steve McDonnell Professional Development Institute (PDI). Named after the program's founder, PDI's mission is to create and maintain a learning community that transmits, creates, and preserves the knowledge that defines the profession. After completion of the program, PDI continues to educate its graduates as it is designed to provide continuous professional development. The 2026 edition of PDI will be held
June 5-7, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV.
2026 Important dates & deadlines:
- Wednesday, December 17 | Application goes live on N4A website
- Friday, January 30 | PDI Application closes
- Friday, February 20 | Notices go out to all applicants
