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Past Meetings
SMPS Friendsgiving Happy Hour
November 04, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
HOK
One Bush, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94104
https://www.hok.com/
Fall networking happy hour with a friendly bake-off competition!
Taste of SMPS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
October 20, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual
A meeting link will be sent closer to the event.
For new and prospective members, learn all that SMPS has to offer!
Beyond the Checkbox: Building Real Partnerships with Small and Diverse Firms
October 07, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom Webinar
A virtual panel of supplier diverse and small business leaders
Uncorked Innovation: Lessons from the Vine for AEC Marketers
October 02, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Robert Mondavi Winery & JaM Cellars
Get ready for a day that blends strategic marketing insight with the beauty of wine country.
The Business Blueprint Series: Communications Plan
September 22, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom Webinar
The best strategies fall flat if no one knows the story.
The Business Blueprint Series: Business Development Plan
September 15, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom Webinar
Opportunities do not just appear; they are cultivated.
The Business Blueprint Series: Marketing Plan
September 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom Webinar
Marketing isn’t just promotion; it is positioning.
The Business Blueprint Series: Business Plan
September 01, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom Webinar
Business planning doesn’t need to be complicated—or exhausting.
Powerful, not Perfect - Scrappy in-house video
August 31, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Smith Group San Francisco Office
301 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
New date and time!
The Business Blueprint Series: Strategic/Growth Plan
August 25, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom Webinar
Your strategic plan sets direction; your growth plan makes it real.
The Business Blueprint Series - Purchase Multipack
August 25, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Zoom Webinar
Building a successful business is like constructing a strong building; it starts with a blueprint.
Missed Amplify? Catch the Ideas Everyone Will Be Talking About.
August 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom Webinar
Three panelists will share their biggest takeaways and memorable moments from Amplify A|E|C. Don’t miss this opportunity to revisit the conference’s energy, ideas, and inspiration!
Regional Happy Hour - North Bay
July 23, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Taps On The River
54 E Washington Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
https://tapsontheriver.com/
Meet other SMPS members at Taps on the River in Petaluma!
Regional Happy Hour - South Bay
July 21, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Laughing Monk Brewing
1235 Oakmead Pkwy
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
https://sunnyvale.laughingmonk.com/
Meet other SMPS members at Laughing Monk Brewing in Sunnyvale!
Regional Coffee Meetup - Oakland/East Bay
July 21, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Modern Coffee
381 19th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
https://www.moderncoffeeoakland.com/
Meet other SMPS members at Modern Coffee in Oakland!
Regional Happy Hour - San Francisco
July 16, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Harrington's Bar & Grill
245 Front Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
https://www.harringtonssf.com/
Meet other SMPS members at Harrington's Bar & Grill in San Francisco!
Register Now: From Top-Down to Buy-In - Making Leadership Ideas Stick
July 08, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual
Originally part of the NextGen Academy series, this workshop has been reimagined for a virtual stage—bringing the same impactful learning to you in a more flexible, accessible way.
Wellness Workshop
June 04, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
SmithGroup San Francisco Office
301 Battery Street, 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Create a mini Zen garden in this hands-on wellness workshop focused on finding calm in the chaos.
Forewarned and Forearmed
June 03, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom Webinar
The Importance of Strategically Using and Protecting Your Business Against Artificial Intelligence in the Construction Industry
Taste of SMPS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
June 02, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual
A meeting link will be sent closer to the event.
Taste of SMPS is a virtual meeting to welcome new and prospective members and to introduce the executive board and committee directors.
The Resilient Playbook: Why Human Connection Still Wins
May 20, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom Webinar
This panel of SMPS Fellows will explore how trust-based relationships drive modern business development, helping firms transcend traditional roles to become true strategic partners.
Senior Business Leaders Forum 2026
May 08, 2026
8:30 AM
TBD
As an award-winning, SMPS members-only program, the Senior Business Leaders' Forum is designed for members who are in senior marketing and business development positions who are seeking a peer-based learning experience. Members share successful (and not s
Volunteer Drive - SF Giants Game
May 05, 2026
6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Oracle Park - SF Giants
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94107
https://www.mlb.com/giants/ballpark
This special volunteer drive event at the San Francisco Giants game is for individuals who are interested in becoming active SMPS volunteers. Attendance is limited and reserved for those who are serious about volunteering or are current, active volunteers
Notice of Proposed Amendments to SFBAC Chapter Bylaws
April 23, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual
Join us to learn about the new changes to the SFBAC Chapter Bylaws to align with the November 2025 Model Bylaws
Regional Happy Hour - San Francisco
April 16, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Patriot House Pub
2 Embarcadero Center, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
https://www.patriothousepub.com/
Meet other SMPS members at Patriot House Pub in San Francisco!
Regional Happy Hour - North Bay
April 16, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Longboard Vineyards
5 Fitch Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
https://www.longboardvineyards.com/
Meet other SMPS members at Longboard Vineyards in Healdsburg!
Regional Happy Hour - Oakland/East Bay
April 14, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Double Standard
2424 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
https://www.doublestandardbar.com/
Meet other SMPS members at The Double Standard in Oakland!
Regional Happy Hour - South Bay
April 08, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Pacific Catch at Santa Clara Square
3315 Coronado Place
Santa Clara, CA 95054
https://pacificcatch.com/locations/santaclara/
Meet other SMPS members at Pacific Catch in Santa Clara!
Best of PRC 2026
April 01, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom Webinar
Three panelists will share highlights from the 2026 Pacific Regional Conference.
Level Up Your AEC Marketing with AI Chatbots: Tools, Workflows, and Demos
March 04, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom Webinar
This session helps AEC marketers and business development professionals use AI chatbots as practical workflow partners, not just writing tools.
Rising Up in 2026: Reframing DEI for A/E/C’s Workforce and Culture
February 26, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Virtual
Roadmap to revitalizing DEI programs
Taste of SMPS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
February 03, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual
A meeting link will be sent closer to the event.
Taste of SMPS is a virtual meeting to welcome new and prospective members and to introduce the executive board and committee directors.
Inside the Evaluation Room
January 22, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Scott's Seafood
Jack London Square, 2 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
Join CMAA NorCal, ACEC Bay Bridge, SMPS San Francisco and WTS San Francisco Bay Area chapters to unlock insider strategies for winning RFQs & RFPs—straight from both sides of the evaluation table.
Regional Happy Hour - South Bay
January 14, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
District
65 N San Pedro Street
San Jose, CA 95110
https://www.districtsj.com/
Meet other SMPS members at District in San Jose!
Regional Happy Hour - San Francisco
January 14, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Louie's Bar
55 Stevenson Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
https://louiesbar.pourguys.com/
Meet other SMPS members at Louie's Bar in San Francisco!
Regional Happy Hour - North Bay
January 13, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Brew Coffee & Beer
555 Healdsburg Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
http://www.brewcoffeeandbeer.com/
Meet other SMPS members at Brew Coffee & Beer in Santa Rosa!
Regional Happy Hour - East Bay
January 13, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Night Heron
1780 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
https://www.nightheronoakland.com/
Meet other SMPS members at Night Heron in Oakland!
