SMPS Holiday Social
2025-01-08 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | River City Brewery, 150 N Mosley St, Wichita, KS, 67202
Join us for a fun and festive evening as SMPS Wichita wraps up a fantastic 2024!
We’ll be recognizing our members and celebrating our shared successes. Stop by to say hello, have a drink, and connect with local AEC marketing professionals, and pick up your member special gift!
Event Highlights:
– Drinks and small bites will be served.
– Spouses and guests are welcome!
Whether you’re here for a quick visit or to mingle, we’d love to see you.

SMPS 101 & Social
2025-02-19 16:30 - 18:00 | White Crow Cider Company, 1236 E Waterman St, Wichita, KS, 67211
You’re Invited: SMPS 101 at the White Crow! ✨
📅 When: Wednesday, February 19th |⏰4:30 – 6:00 pm
📍 Where: The White Crow
Get ready to level up your SMPS membership!
Join us for SMPS 101, where we’ll explore how to maximize your membership and thrive as part of a strong community of A/E/C marketing leaders.
💡 What to Expect:

Learn how SMPS can support you and your firm in navigating today’s environment.
Discover resources and expertise to help grow your firm and advance your career.
Engage in an open discussion with a panel of inspiring speakers who will share tips for getting the most out of SMPS.

🎉 Bring a guest and enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks as we connect, learn, and grow together!
RSVP today to reserve your spot. We can’t wait to see you there! 💼✨

Last Day to Live with Scott Stiles
2025-03-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Candle Club, 6135 E 13th St N, Wichita
If today was your last day, are you happy with what you’ve accomplished in your life?
Join us for an inspiring talk with Scott Stiles as we explore the keys to a life filled with purpose and joy. Scott will guide us in reflecting on what truly matters, celebrating our accomplishments, and discovering how to make the most of every day. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, share perspectives, and leave feeling inspired to embrace the present moment.

The Future of ICT: Wichita Biomedical Campus
2025-04-16 11:30 - 13:00 | TBD
Join us for an insightful conversation with Emily Patterson, Executive Director of Facilities Planning at Wichita State University.

Navigating A/E/C Proposals: A Panel Discussion
2025-05-14 11:30 - 13:00 | PEC, 303 South Topeka Street, Wichita, KS 67202, Wichita, KS, 67202, US
Join us for a panel discussion covering all things PROPOSALS!

Summer Social
2025-06-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Larkspur | Bistro & Bar, 904 East Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS 67202, Wichita, KS, 67202, US
Join us for a relaxed summer social with SMPS Wichita as we bring together the brightest minds in the A/E/C industry. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer, a rising professional, or just A/E/C-curious, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and spark conversations that go beyond the usual business card exchange.

Let’s talk marketing, industry trends, challenges, and opportunities — all while enjoying great company and summer vibes.
Let’s mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections! ☀️🤝

SEO & Website Management for A/E/C
2025-07-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Wichita Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St. N, Wichita, KS 67203, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
Join us for lunch and a powerful session led by Hexcode Marketing, tailored specifically for A/E/C professionals looking to sharpen their digital edge. From SEO best practices to effective website strategies, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to help your firm be found, be fast, and be compelling online.

Whether you’re a marketer, BD pro, or firm leader, this is your chance to learn how to turn your website into your hardest-working asset.

💡 What you’ll learn:

• SEO basics that matter in the A/E/C world
• Website management tips that boost performance
• Common pitfalls—and how to avoid them

👉 Register now and level up your digital game!

Job Site Tour & Social
2025-08-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Exploration Place, 300 N McLean Blvd, Wichita, 67203, United States
Join SMPS Wichita for a behind-the-scenes jobsite tour of the exciting renovations at Exploration Place, followed by a casual networking social at a nearby spot, TBD.

Whether you’re there for the construction insights or the social connection—or both—we’ve got something for you!

Spots are limited—don’t miss this chance to explore, connect, and unwind with AEC peers!

Building Connections: A Panel on Internal Marketing for Stronger Teams
2025-09-03 11:30 - 13:00 | AC Hotel, 105 S Broadway Ave, Wichita, KS, 67202
Join us for a panel discussion covering the complex topic of internal marketing!

Branding, Influencing, and AI: Navigating the Legal Risks in Modern Marketing
2025-10-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Hinkle Law Firm, 1617 N Waterfront Pkwy Ste 400, Wichita, KS, 67206
🚨 Marketers – Don’t Get Caught Off Guard! 🚨
Lunch is on us as we dive into the legal side of marketing with Krystle Dalke, Member Attorney at Hinkle Law Firm LLC.

AI Stole My Marketing Job... And Made Me Better At It
2025-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Evergy Connect, 111 Ellis St, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Event Details

Join us for a watch party of the latest program from SMPS Southeast Louisiana!
The AEC industry is experiencing an AI revolution that’s transforming how marketing and business development professionals work, yet most firms are paralyzed between executive pressure to “use AI” and zero guidance on how to actually do it. As a marketing operations tech nerd who’s been in the trenches testing AI tools, Julie will share real-world examples of how AI is already reshaping the AEC industry and reveal which manual tasks you should be handing off to AI right now. You’ll discover practical ways to experiment with AI tools without breaking your workflow, plus the mindset shifts that separate the professionals thriving in this tech revolution from those getting left behind. Stop fearing the AI takeover and start leveraging it to become the marketing powerhouse your firm didn’t know it needed.
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SPEAKER: JULIE HUVAL, FSMPS, CPSM
Owner, Marketing Operations Advisor

Julie Huval, FSMPS, CPSM is the owner of Marketing Operations Advisor and helps companies improve the business of marketing. Based in Dallas, Julie has been in the AEC industry for 20 years and has grown various marketing departments and companies throughout her career. She is a sought-after industry author and public speaker on marketing, technology, and business leadership.
