Past Meetings

Early Bird Ends for SMPS NERC

 

December 31, 2025

 

5:00 PM EST to 5:00 PM EST

 

Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Venue website

Let's get a crowd of SMPS Philadelphia members at the SMPS Northeastern Regional Conference in DC this year! Early Bird ends on December 31st and prices increase by $100. Register Now!

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Behind the MCA Submission: How Winners Make It Happen

 

December 17, 2025

 

12:00 PM EST to 1:00 PM EST

 

Zoom Meeting

Learn award submittal best practices and lessons learned from those who’ve developed them and scored them.

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Decemberfest 2025: Jingle & Mingle

 

December 10, 2025

 

5:30 PM EST to 7:30 PM EST

 

Tir Na Nog
1600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Celebrate the season at Decemberfest 2025: Jingle & Mingle with SMPS Philadelphia! Break out your ugliest sweater and join us at Tir Na Nog for good cheer with fellow AEC professionals.

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MEMBERS ONLY - Tech Tuesday: Tame Your To-Do List: Organize your Work with these Simple and Free Task Management Tools

 

December 09, 2025

 

12:00 PM EST to 12:30 PM EST

 

Zoom Meeting

Feeling overwhelmed by scattered to-do lists? Join us in exploring three powerful task management tools: Trello, Monday, and Microsoft Teams Planner.

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2025-26 CPSM Boot Camp

 

December 04, 2025

 

12:00 PM EST to 2:00 PM EST

 

Zoom Meeting

Preparing for the CPSM Exam is a commitment, and SMPS Philadelphia is here to help! Boot Camp will walk through the materials on a micro level, provide space for discussion for understanding, and connect you with others preparing for the exam!

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Video Basics for Maximum Impact

 

November 19, 2025

 

12:00 PM EST to 1:30 PM EST

 

McCormick Taylor
1818 Market Street, 16th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

You don’t need a big budget or the latest tech to make great videos. Learn how to create high-quality content using your phone and a few affordable tools.

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MEMBERS ONLY - Tech Tuesday: Excel Your Social Media: A Simple System to Post More on Social, Consistently

 

November 11, 2025

 

12:00 PM EST to 12:30 PM EST

 

Zoom Meeting

From scattered to streamlined: learn the Excel playbook that boosts output, organizes ideas, and gets your whole team participating.

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Applications Due! The Kelly McGann Path to CPSM Certification Scholarship

 

November 10, 2025

 

6:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST

 

Applications Details Below!


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Applications are due November 10th! The SMPS Philadelphia Chapter is pleased to offer a CPSM (Certified Professional Services Marketer) scholarship.

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CPSM Certification & Bootcamp Info Session

 

October 30, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 1:00 PM EDT

 

Zoom Meeting

Have you considered adding the CPSM credentials to your name? Do you know what it takes? Join us for this informational session to help you prep for the CPSM Exam with SMPS Philadelphia’s CPSM Boot Camp.

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MEMBERS ONLY - Espresso Exchange

 

October 28, 2025

 

9:00 AM EDT to 10:30 AM EDT

 

Multiple Locations

Join SMPS Philadelphia in your nearest coffee shop for this members-only event to connect with other members.

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Utilizing Account-Based Strategies to Build a Profitable Backlog

 

October 15, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 1:30 PM EDT

 

Burns Engineering
2001 Market Street, #600
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Pursuing every lead can drain your resources—there’s a smarter way to grow. Join SMPS Philadelphia as Bill Long introduces his five-step, Account-Based framework designed to reduce business development expenses while increasing revenue and profitability.

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MEMBERS ONLY - Tech Tuesday: Why Your AEC Firm’s Website Still Matters in 2025

 

October 14, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT

 

Zoom Meeting

Unlock website best practices for 2025 in this Members-Only Virtual Event. Learn why your site remains the most powerful, controllable, and strategic digital asset in your marketing arsenal—and how to get the most from it.

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Understanding LGBTQIA+ History, Workplace Experiences, and Allyship in the Transportation Industry

 

October 07, 2025

 

11:30 AM EDT to 1:00 PM EDT

 

Microsoft Teams (Registration Link in Program Description)

Join WTS Philadelphia and SMPS Philadelphia as we co-present a brief LGBTQIA+ History followed by a panel discussion with LGBTQIA+ Individuals, and a collaborative discussion on how we can be better allies.

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Applications Due! Mentor Program

 

October 03, 2025

 

11:59 PM EDT to 11:59 PM EDT

 

Submit at the Link Below

Grow, connect, and thrive in the A/E/C industry with the SMPS Philadelphia Mentor/Protégé Program! Running from October through May, this program pairs professionals at all career stages to share knowledge and support each other’s growth.

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Align and Achieve: Making the Most of In-Person Events

 

September 25, 2025

 

5:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT

 

COFCO Experience Center
1601 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

SMPS Philadelphia and WiSE Philadelphia are back with another event in our Align & Achieve series bringing insight into how marketers and technical teams can prepare together for more successful, unified experiences.

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Skyline Social at Cira Green

 

September 18, 2025

 

5:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT

 

Cira Green
129 S. 30th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Venue website

Kick-off the SMPS program year in style at Skyline Social—join us for an evening of a friendly cornhole competition, networking, and unbeatable rooftop views! Play for prizes, cheer from the sidelines, and enjoy drinks, light bites, and great company.

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MEMBERS ONLY - Tech Tuesday: Design Made Simple: Getting Started with Canva

 

September 09, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT

 

Zoom Meeting

Learn how to supercharge your content creation workflow with Canva in this Members Only Virtual Event!

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MEMBERS ONLY - Tech Tuesday: Make It Pretty: Tools & Tricks to Elevate Your Proposals Fast

 

August 12, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT

 

Zoom Meeting

Learn how to quickly transform low-res, last-minute visuals into polished graphics using free and pro tools.

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MEMBERS ONLY - Tech Tuesday: Figma The Collaborative Interface Design Tool

 

July 08, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT

 

Zoom Meeting

Discover the free design platform that enhances marketers’ and non-designers’ ability to create polished, on-brand content.

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End of Year Victory!

 

June 24, 2025

 

5:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT

 

Victory Brewing Company
1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

We are feeling victorious after another successful program year. Join us at Victory Brewing Philadelphia for food, drinks, and spectacular views of the Parkway to close out 2024-2025. Our Annual Chapter Awards will also be presented during the evening.

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2025-2026 Program Planning Session 2: Create & Activate

 

June 17, 2025

 

3:30 PM EDT to 6:00 PM EDT

 

McCormick Taylor
1818 Market Street, 16th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Let's make our ideas come to life! Join SMPS Philadelphia for our 2nd Program Planning Session to set our Programs for the 2025-2026 Program Year!

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Strategic Plan Results Presentation

 

June 16, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 1:30 PM EDT

 

Zoom Meeting

We strategized, we envisioned, we collaborated, and now its time to put it into action! Join SMPS Philadelphia as we unveil our 2025-2028 Comprehensive Plan.

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MEMBERS ONLY - Tech Tuesday: Part 2: Photo Editing Hacks That Save Time and Get Results

 

June 10, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT

 

Zoom Meeting

Back by popular demand as a Part 2 session! Learn the tools and shortcuts for quickly fixing imperfect images so that they can be used in social media and marketing materials in this Members Only Virtual Event!

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MEMBERS ONLY - Program Planning 2025-2026 #1: Brainstorm & Freeze

 

May 29, 2025

 

3:30 PM EDT to 6:00 PM EDT

 

McCormick Taylor
1818 Market Street, 16th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

A New Year, a New Plan! Join us as we take the first step and brainstorm for the 2025-2026 Program Year. We will freeze these ideas with some ice cream.

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MEMBERS ONLY - Espresso Exchange

 

May 20, 2025

 

9:00 AM EDT to 10:30 AM EDT

 

Multiple Locations Throughout Region

Join SMPS Philadelphia in your nearest coffee shop for this members-only event to connect with other members.

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MEMBERS ONLY - Tech Tuesday: Time Saving AI Tools for Marketers

 

May 13, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT

 

Zoom Meeting

Learn how to immediately implement AI tools that save time and amplify results for small marketing teams, with practical examples you can start using today.

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Proposal Roundtable

 

May 06, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT

 

Pennoni
1900 Market Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Developing proposals in solitude is, unfortunately, the norm for Proposal Professionals. At times, getting things done becomes the priority, and design can begin to feel stagnant. Join SMPS Philadelphia for an interactive discussion on all things proposal

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2025 SMPS Northeast Regional Conference

 

April 23, 2025

 

8:00 AM EDT to 3:15 PM EDT

 

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
25 S. Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Venue website

Join SMPS Philadelphia at the SMPS Northeast Regional Conference (NERC) this April!

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MEMBERS ONLY - Tech Tuesday: Photo Editing Hacks That Save Time and Get Results

 

April 08, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT

 

Zoom Meeting

Learn the tools and shortcuts for quickly fixing imperfect images so that they can be used in social media and marketing materials in this Members Only Virtual Event

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Building Marketing Budgets that Work: From Planning to Performance

 

April 07, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 1:30 PM EDT

 

Zoom Meeting

Discover how to create project-specific budgets, allocate resources, and present data that resonates with decision-makers. Gain insights on financial reports, staffing costs, and planning for the unexpected.

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2025-2028 Strategic Plan In-Person Workshop

 

March 26, 2025

 

11:00 AM EDT to 5:00 PM EDT

 

McCormick Taylor
1818 Market Street, 16th Floor
Philadelphia, PA

Join us in shaping the future of SMPS Philadelphia! This is a new and exciting opportunity to be a part of our Strategic Planning process and setting the course for the next four years of YOUR SMPS chapter.

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SMPS Management Masterclass Series: Managing Your Boss with Mary Abbajay

 

March 12, 2025

 

11:30 AM EDT to 1:30 PM EDT

 

Pennoni
1900 Market Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Succeed in your career with any type of boss!

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MEMBERS ONLY - Tech Tuesday: Data in Marketing

 

March 11, 2025

 

12:00 PM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT

 

Zoom Meeting

March Tech Tuesday will focus on the role of data in marketing, highlighting the data we, as consumers, give away every day and how, as marketers, data-driven insights can help us better understand and reach our audiences.

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SMPS PHL New Member Orientation

 

March 06, 2025

 

12:00 PM EST to 12:30 PM EST

 

Zoom Meeting

Welcome to SMPS! We are thrilled to have you here! If you recently became a member of SMPS PHL or are considering membership, come connect with us for this quick orientation to explore all the benefits to membership and get answers to any questions you ma

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MEMBERS ONLY - Espresso Exchange

 

February 25, 2025

 

9:00 AM EST to 10:30 AM EST

 

Multiple Locations Throughout Region

Back by popular demand! Join SMPS Philadelphia in your nearest coffee shop for this members-only event to connect with other members.

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Marketing Communications Awards Ceremony (MCA)

 

February 13, 2025

 

5:30 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST

 

FOXBARN at Twenty9
16 Great Valley Parkway
Malvern, PA 19355

Registration Extended through 2/11! Network with your peers to recognize the MCA Award Winners!

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MEMBERS ONLY - Tech Tuesday: Answer Engine Optimization

 

February 11, 2025

 

12:00 PM EST to 12:30 PM EST

 

Zoom Meeting

Learn the fundamental of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) in this Members Only Virtual Event!

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Strategic Planning Meeting: Identification of Common Themes

 

February 04, 2025

 

12:00 PM EST to 1:30 PM EST

 

Zoom Meeting


Venue website

SMPS Philadelphia Members are invited to join us to review results of our Assessment Survey and identify areas of focus for our Strategic Plan.

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EVENT CANCELLED - Espresso Exchange

 

January 21, 2025

 

9:00 AM EST to 10:30 AM EST

 

Multiple Locations Throughout Region

Due to the cold and snowy weather, we are cancelling this season's Espresso Exchange and rescheduling at a later date in the Spring! Back by popular demand! Join SMPS Philadelphia in your nearest coffee shop for this members-only event to connect with oth

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SMPS Management Masterclass Series: Managing A Cohesive Team with Anh Dao Pham

 

January 15, 2025

 

12:00 PM EST to 1:30 PM EST

 

Zoom Meeting

Move past the title of project manager and learn to be a leader!

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MEMBERS ONLY - Tech Tuesday: Interactive Org Charts

 

January 14, 2025

 

12:00 PM EST to 12:30 PM EST

 

Zoom Meeting

Discover how interactivity makes for a streamlined, easier-to-navigate proposal, enhancing your team's efficiency and viewer’s experience.

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MCA Award Submissions Due January 3rd!

 

January 03, 2025

 

11:59 AM EST to 11:59 AM EST

 

Submit at the Link Below


Venue website

Award Submissions for our Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) are due January 3rd! Submit your entry today!

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Refund Policy
Refunds for cancellations made two business days (48 hours) in advance of an event will be provided and are subject to a $5.00 processing fee. Contact Treasurer via email with requests.