Refund Policy:
Refund requests must be received at least 48 hours prior to the event. No refunds can be given with less than 48-hour notice. No shows will be charged.
Past Meetings
Planting Ideas: Growing Your AEC Story Through Video
Turner Construction
350 Camino De La Reina, Ste 105
San Diego, CA 92108
Join Jeff Durkin of Breadtruck Films, Catherine McCullough of McCullough Landscape Architecture, and Brandon Martella of RNT Architects to learn when and how to tell a compelling story through video. After the discussion, a hands-on planting activity will
Our Growing City: Planning, Designing, and Building for Resilience
SD Tech Center
9605 Scranton Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
Join us for a panel discussion exploring how San Diego AEC companies can plan, design, and build resilient communities that support long-term growth.
2026 Palm Awards & Summer Social
BRICK at Liberty Station
2863 Historic Decatur Rd
San Diego, CA 92106
Join us for our annual Palm Awards ceremony to recognize excellence in AEC marketing and business development.
Lunch & Listen: Share Your Feedback and Shape the Future of SMPS San Diego
Mission Fed Credit Union
10325 Meanly Dr
San Diego, CA 92131
We want to hear from you! Join us for a casual and collaborative lunch hour to share your feedback and help shape the future of SMPS San Diego.
Principals Roundtable: Community Engagement for AEC Projects
Safdie Rabines Architects
925 Fort Stockton Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
This roundtable will explore why public outreach matters for building trust, reducing risk, and improving project outcomes.
Building Balance: An Interactive Workshop on Mindfulness, Meditation & Movement
De Anza Cove Park
3000 N Mission Bay Dr
San Diego, CA 92109
This interactive workshop will teach you how to manage stress through mindfulness, breathwork, and everyday movement.
Lunch & Learn: Leveraging LinkedIn & Other Off the Beaten Path Tools for Business Development
DLR Group
770 First Ave, Unit 300
San Diego, CA 92101
Learn how to use LinkedIn strategically and leverage less conventional business development tools to build relationships and get results.
New Member Meetup: UCSD Triton Center
UCSD Triton Center | McCarthy Field Office
9375 Russell Ln, Suite 120
La Jolla, CA 92093
May Principals Roundtable | Navigating AI Policies: Guardrails for Innovation
Geosyntec Consultants
13400 Sabre Springs Pkwy, Suite 135
San Diego, CA, CA 92128
Venue website
Join 20 of us for a Principals Roundtable discussion on the best practices for developing and implementing AI policies within the AEC industry.
Built for Sports
Skybox, DiamondView Tower, 15th Floor
350 Tenth Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
From stadiums to recreational facilities, sports projects are shaping San Diego’s growth. Learn how these developments drive economic impact and where AEC professionals can connect, contribute, and compete.
From Tools to Mastery Session 4 | Content That Works Harder: Repurposing and Amplifying Your Message
Whiting-Turner San Diego
3911 Sorrento Valley Blvd #100
San Diego, CA 92121
Learn how to transform one piece of content into multiple high-impact assets that save time, reinforce consistency, and amplify your message across channels.
From Tools to Mastery Session 3 | How Marketing + Operations Come Together to Elevate Your Firm
Virtual Event
Gain practical strategies for aligning marketing and operations, building stronger partnerships, and confidently using metrics and budgets to demonstrate marketing’s value.
From Tools to Mastery Session 2 | Design Tools in Action: Adobe Creative Suite/InDesign for Marketers
Virtual Event
Discover time-saving InDesign tools, templates, and workflows that help you work faster, stay on brand, and deliver polished materials with confidence.
From Tools to Mastery Session 1 | Understanding and Building Your Brand
Whiting-Turner San Diego
3911 Sorrento Valley Blvd #100
San Diego, CA 92121
Learn how to evaluate brand perception, build clear brand guidelines, and reinforce your firm’s identity across everyday touchpoints to ensure consistency, recognition, and trust.
New Member Meetup: North City Development
Field Office in CSUSM Extended Learning Building
288 Campus Way, #108
San Marcos, CA 92096
Venue website
This Sh!t Works: Networking Your Way to Greater Influence and Success
Illumina Theatre
10996 Torreyana Road
San Diego, CA 92121
A collaboration between SMPS, CREW San Diego, and BOMA, this high-energy session with Julie Brown turns awkward networking into a career-advancing superpower.
What Owners Really Want: From Proposals to Interviews in Education
SD Tech by Alexandria
9605 Scranton Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
Get candid insights from top San Diego education owners on what truly makes firms stand out. Representatives from San Diego Unified, Poway Unified, San Diego Community College District, and SDSU will share what they look for in proposals and presentations
Principals Roundtable: Ownership Transition & Its Effect on Marketing and BD
Schmidt Design Group
1310 Rosecrans Street, Suite G
San Diego, CA 92106
Venue website
Principals, join us for a discussion on marketing and business development amid ownership transition.
