Fall 2026 Programs & Events
Learn. Lead. Connect. Grow.
There’s still plenty ahead at SMPS Maryland this fall.
From practical marketing education and leadership development to candid conversations with clients and opportunities to build meaningful industry relationships, our Fall 2026 programming is designed to help A/E/C professionals strengthen their skills, expand their perspectives, and grow their networks.
Explore what’s ahead and join us as we finish 2026 strong!
Art of Marketing: Back to Basics
Practical skills. Fresh perspectives. Stronger A/E/C marketing.
Our virtual Back to Basics series continues this fall with practical, expert-led sessions focused on the skills A/E/C marketers use every day.
All programs are virtual | 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Design Like a Magazine Editor - October 13
Kati Schoenwitz, CF APMP
Explore how editorial thinking, hierarchy, storytelling, and page design can strengthen proposals and marketing communications while making the production process more organized and effective.
Before the Work Snowballs - October 28
Duncan Robertson, CPSM
Learn practical approaches to organization, prioritization, workload management, and professional growth before competing deadlines and responsibilities become overwhelming.
Designing Perfect Proposals & MacGyver Hacks for When Everything Goes Wrong - November 18
Becky Ellison
Strengthen your proposal design skills—and learn practical tricks for navigating the inevitable deadline-day challenges that come with A/E/C marketing.
Client Conversations
Higher-Education Outlook: What Campus Leaders Need from A/E/C Partners
November 12, 2026 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
bwtech@UMBC South | Catonsville, MD
Higher education is changing—and so are the campuses that support it.
Join SMPS Maryland for a candid, forward-looking conversation with leaders from UMBC, Morgan State University, Loyola University Maryland, and additional institutions to be announced about the forces shaping campus planning, facilities, capital investment, and project delivery.
Moderated by Eric Feiss of GWWO Architects, the discussion will explore how institutions are balancing new construction and programmatic growth with aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance; how enrollment, research, sustainability, technology, and the student experience are influencing priorities; and what colleges and universities need most from their architecture, engineering, and construction partners.
For A/E/C marketers, business developers, principals, project managers, and technical professionals working in—or looking to grow within—the higher education market, this program offers the opportunity to hear directly from the people helping shape the campuses of tomorrow.
Fall Networking Event
October 15 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Barn & Lodge at The Rotunda | Baltimore
Step away from the day-to-day and spend an evening building the relationships that move our industry forward.
Harvesting Connections brings A/E/C professionals together in a welcoming atmosphere to reconnect with industry colleagues, make new introductions, exchange ideas, and cultivate relationships that can support future collaboration and growth.
Attendees will also receive themed conversation cards designed to spark meaningful networking throughout the evening.
Member Social at Strategic Factory
November 12 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Strategic Factory | Owings Mills
Curious about SMPS Maryland—or simply looking for another opportunity to connect with the chapter community?
Join us for a relaxed evening of food, refreshments, and conversation with current SMPS Maryland members. Whether you’re a longtime member, recently joined, or are simply interested in learning more about the chapter, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow A/E/C marketing and business development professionals and experience the SMPS Maryland community.
Attendees will also have an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at our host, Strategic Factory.
Free for current SMPS Maryland members and prospective members.
Sponsored by Strategic Factory
Make SMPS Maryland Part of Your Fall
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, strengthen your leadership, hear directly from clients, or simply reconnect with the A/E/C community, there’s still plenty happening at SMPS Maryland before the end of the year.
Choose your next opportunity. Bring a colleague. Make a new connection. We’ll see you this fall.
