Events

Best practices, networking, industry education – our carefully crafted events check more boxes than an SF 330.

Never off-the-shelf, always custom-made, our events are designed for immediate implementation, maximum impact, and lasting effect. We offer our members opportunities to learn from the best in the business in an intimate setting. Scroll through the list of upcoming events to find out how we can help you do work, better.

Empowering Leaders: Your Guide to Joining the SMPS DC Board

 

September 10, 2026

 

12:00 PM to 12:30 PM

 

Microsoft Teams

This virtual interest session will cover the benefits of Board leadership, responsibilities and commitment time, open positions for the 2027 term and everything else you need to know before taking the plunge!

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Strategic Business Development Growth Through AI

 

September 16, 2026

 

4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

 

HGA Architects Office
1025 F Street NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC 20004

This panel brings together experienced BD professionals, seller-doers, and senior executives for a candid, peer-level conversation on what it really takes to align business development, marketing, and operations.

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A New View: Awards Garden Party at Northside Social

 

September 29, 2026

 

5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

 

Northside Social Clarendon
3211 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201

Northside Social will be transformed into a garden oasis for an evening of celebrating members, building connections, and recognizing marketing excellence!

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Video Editing 101 for AEC Marketers

 

October 14, 2026

 

10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

 

Wilmot Sanz
77 Upper Rock Circle, Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20850

Create engaging social media videos using today's most accessible and powerful creative tools

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Building Your Own Advisory Board Workshop

 

October 21, 2026

 

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

 

Gensler
2020 K St NW
Washington, DC 20006

We all need help on the journey, but do we know what (who) we need, or how to assemble our team? We'll look at the roles we need people to play, how to refine what we're looking for, and how to get people on board. 

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SMPS DC Emerging Professionals: The Social Media Exchange

 

November 19, 2026

 

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

 

GHT
1110 N. Glebe Road, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201

A Social Media Roundtable for Emerging Professionals

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