Meeting/Event Information
Past Meetings
Fall 2026 Volunteer Opportunity with Food Lifeline
November 13, 2026
1:15 PM to 3:30 PM
Food Lifeline
815 S 96th St
Seattle, WA 98108
https://foodlifeline.org/volunteer
November 13 is World Kindness Day! Give back and spread kindness by volunteering with SMPS Seattle at Food Lifeline to sort and pack foods for our community.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Session | Domain 3 (Client and Business Development)
November 11, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for our March 2027 Study Group Cohort domain review and cram sessions!
Ownership Unpacked: How Ownership Models Shape AEC Firms, People & Performance
November 05, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
McKinstry - Innovation Center Building, 3rd Floor
210 S Hudson St
Seattle, WA 98134
https://www.mckinstry.com/
Joint event between American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), and Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) to discuss how different ownership models influence everything from governance to cult
CX Immersion: Lead the Future of Client Experience in A/E/C (powered locally by SMPS Seattle)
November 03, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Westin Seattle
1900 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seawi-the-westin-seattle/overview/
A one-day, hands-on program designed for A/E/C marketers and business developers ready to lead the CX charge inside their firms.
SMPS Seattle Trivia Night
October 29, 2026
4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Old Stove Brewing Ship Canal
600 West Nickerson Street
Seattle, WA 98119
http://www.oldstove.com/shipcanal
Join us for our SMPS Seattle Trivia Night! Enjoy friendly competition, prizes, and Halloween excitement. Food will be provided, and a taco truck is available for additional food purchases. Gather your team and join the fun!
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Session | Domain 2 (Marketing Planning)
October 28, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for our March 2027 Study Group Cohort domain review and cram sessions!
Catalyst Conversations: From Handshake to Handover
October 20, 2026
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
DPR Construction
619 Western Ave., Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98104
https://www.dpr.com/
Creating consistency, accountability, and exceptional experiences throughout the customer journey.
Words That Build: Inclusive Communication & Marketing in AEC
October 15, 2026
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
BNBuilders Seattle Office
2815 Elliott Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
https://www.bnbuilders.com/offices/seattle
Join SMPS Seattle and Build with Pride Seattle (BWPS) for an informative and honest discussion on inclusive communication and marketing in AEC. This panel discussion explores how to foster inclusive environments on paper and in person.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Session | Domain 1 (Marketing Research)
October 14, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for our March 2027 Study Group Cohort domain review and cram sessions!
What Lies Beneath: Seattle Underground Tour & Happy Hour
October 01, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Beneath the Streets Tours
102 Cherry Street
Seattle, WA 98104
https://www.beneath-the-streets.com/
Explore Seattle’s hidden history—and what’s been lurking beneath the streets.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group Kick-Off Session
September 30, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
We will host a Kick-Off Session on Sept 30, 2026 to prepare you for the months ahead and provide you with the opportunity to meet your fellow study-group peers.
Building Monumental Teams: How Authentic Leadership Creates Results
September 17, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Zoom link included in registration confirmation email.
Discover practical leadership strategies to build trust, improve team performance, strengthen client relationships, and create psychologically safe workplaces that drive measurable business results in today's evolving AEC industry.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group Information Session
September 16, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for a virtual Info Session on Sept 16, 2026, where we’ll review program details, expectations, and timelines—and answer your questions so you can determine if the cohort is the right fit for you.
SMPS Quarterly Sip & Social: Tap Into Your Network
September 10, 2026
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Tapster Bellevue
195 106th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
https://tapstertastingroom.com/
Join SMPS Seattle on the Eastside for our quarterly Sip & Social on Thursday, September 10, from 4:30-6:30 PM at Tapster in Bellevue. Enjoy light snacks, network meaningfully, and connect with your A/E/C marketing community!
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Session | Cram Session 2
August 19, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for our September 2026 Study Group Cohort domain review and cram sessions!
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Session | Cram Session 1
August 05, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for our September 2026 Study Group Cohort domain review and cram sessions!
Cultivate & Connect: From Soil to Social–Grow Something Meaningful
July 30, 2026
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Absher Bellevue Office
310 120th Ave NE #100
Bellevue, WA 98005
https://www.absherco.com/
Join fellow A/E/C Marketers as we learn the basics of caring for various houseplants, decorate terracotta planters, and cultivate relationships within the SMPS Seattle network.
A Walk in the Park (Seattle Arboretum)
July 16, 2026
5:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Washington Park Arboretum (Graham Visitors Center)
2300 Arboretum Dr E
Seattle, WA 98112
https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/visit/graham-visitors-center/
A Walk in the Park: Grab your hat and sunnies, lace up your shoes, and join us for a light walk through the Washington Park Arboretum on Thursday, July 16.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Session | Domain 6 (Management)
July 15, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for our September 2026 Study Group Cohort domain review and cram sessions!
Sip & Social: South Sound Proud
June 30, 2026
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Peaks and Pints
3816 N 26th St B
Tacoma, WA 98407
Close out Pride Month with great company, meaningful connections, and a toast to community at our next Sip & Social. Join your fellow SMPSers in the South Sound for an easy, after-work mix at one of Tacoma’s favorite spots, Peaks & Pints.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Session | Domain 5 (Promotional Activity)
June 24, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for our September 2026 Study Group Cohort domain review and cram sessions!
How to Interview Subject Matter Experts and Tell Stories that Spotlight Your Brand
June 11, 2026
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Old Stove Brewing Co
600 W. Nickerson St. North Queen Anne
Seattle, WA 98119
https://www.oldstove.com/shipcanal
Better interviews lead to better storytelling. Learn strategies for interviewing subject matter experts, uncovering meaningful project narratives, and transforming technical expertise into engaging storytelling across a firm’s marketing and business-devel
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Session | Domain 4 (Proposals)
June 10, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for our September 2026 Study Group Cohort domain review and cram sessions!
Tame the Tools: InDesign for RFQ Workflows
May 28, 2026
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Symetra Building, Rainier Conference Room, 1st Floor
777 108th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
https://sterlingrealty.com/properties/symetra-center
This training geared specifically for the A/E/C marketer of all skillsets will explore InDesign’s powerful tools for accelerating and advancing proposal workflow.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Session | Domain 3 (Client and Business Development)
May 27, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for our September 2026 Study Group Cohort domain review and cram sessions!
2026 Reign Awards
May 21, 2026
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
SODO Park
3200 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
Join us for SMPS Seattle’s Reign Awards—an evening celebrating bold ideas, standout campaigns, and the marketing leaders and rising stars shaping the future of A/E/C.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Session | Domain 2 (Marketing Planning)
May 01, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for our September 2026 Study Group Cohort domain review and cram sessions!
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Session | Domain 1 (Marketing Research)
April 29, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for our September 2026 Study Group Cohort domain review and cram sessions!
Catalyst Conversations: Building Bullet-Proof Metrics to Move the Needle
April 22, 2026
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
P2S, Inc.
1201 3rd Avenue, #3500
Seattle, WA 98101
https://p2sinc.com/
Figure out the metrics worth tracking and how to use them to make real business impacts.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group Kick-Off Session
April 15, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
We will host a Kick-Off Session on April 15, 2026 to prepare you for the months ahead and provide you with the opportunity to meet your fellow study-group peers.
Pacific Regional CPSM Study Group Information Session
April 01, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Join us for a virtual Info Session on April 1, 2026, where we’ll review program details, expectations, and timelines—and answer your questions so you can determine if the cohort is the right fit for you.
All Things Reign Awards: Your Questions Answered
March 25, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Zoom link included in registration confirmation email.
Join past winners, judges, and industry leaders for a practical conversation on submitting, judging, and participating in the Reign Awards. Learn how to build strong entries, nominate peers, and make the business case internally.
SMPS Pacific Regional Conference 2026
March 18, 2026
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Seattle
808 Howell St
Seattle, WA 98101
https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/sears-hyatt-regency-seattle
PRC 2026 brings together marketing and business development leaders from across the A/E/C industry for three days of growth, connection, and inspiration.
Young Professionals Workshop: Demystifying Business Development and Making Connections That Matter
March 05, 2026
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
MG2
1101 2nd Avenue Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98101
https://mg2.com/
Calling all young professionals! Business development doesn't have to feel awkward or intimidating. Join SMPS and ASCE for an interactive Young Professionals Workshop focused on making business development feel more authentic, practical, and achievable.
MULTIPLY Mentorship Program Kickoff
February 25, 2026
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
DPR Construction
1000 1st Ave S Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98134
Join us as we kick off our 2026 Multiply Mentorship Program!
CPSM Group Study Session | Cram Session 2
February 18, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Review All Domains
Sip & Social
February 12, 2026
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tapped Public House
13215 39th Ave SE, Suite 104
Mill Creek, WA 98012
https://www.tappedpublichouse.com/mill-creek-contact
Raise a glass to new connections at our first quarterly Sip & Social of 2026. We’re gathering at Tapped in Mill Creek for an easy, after-work mix of good brews and better company. No-host bar with light appetizers. Registration is FREE!
CPSM Group Study Session | Cram Session 1
February 04, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Review All Domains
AEC Mergers & Acquisitions Essentials: What Every Marketer Needs to Know
January 21, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Zoom link included in registration confirmation email.
A practical session showing how AEC marketers can navigate mergers and acquisitions, strengthen branding and client trust, understand the deal lifecycle, avoid common pitfalls, and position their firms strategically in today’s evolving landscape.
CPSM Group Study Session | Domain 6
January 21, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Domain 6: Management
CPSM Group Study Session | Domain 5
January 07, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual - Register through the CPSM Study Group website to receive the ZOOM link.
Domain 5: Promotional Activity
