Past Meetings
October Coffee Connections
October 15, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Bear Necessities Coffee Bar
9609 W 87th Street
Overland Park, KS 66212
Venue website
Join Us for October Coffee Connections!
2026 Marketing Communications Awards
September 30, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Zhou B Art Center Kansas City
1801 East 18th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Venue website
The SMPS Kansas City Marketing Communications Awards recognizes outstanding marketing practices and the importance of marketing in successful firms.
CX Immersion: Lead the Future of Client Experience in AEC
September 24, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The American Institute of Architects Kansas City
1801 McGee, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64108
Firms that intentionally design and manage the client experience build stronger relationships, increase loyalty, win repeat business, and become the partner of choice in their markets.
August Coffee Connections
August 20, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Messenger Coffee
1624 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
Venue website
Join us for August Coffee Connections!
Own Your Seat: How AEC Marketers Grow & Lead
July 23, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
TREKK Design Group
1310 E 104 St Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64134
Own Your Seat: How AEC Marketers Grow & Lead, a dynamic panel discussion designed to help entry- to mid-level marketers position themselves for promotions and long-term career growth.
Internal Comms That Work: Practical Strategies for AEC Teams
June 25, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
McCownGordon Construction
850 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Venue website
Discover practical, real-world strategies AEC teams can use to strengthen internal communications, improve message alignment and engage employees.
June Coffee Connections
June 18, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Pitchside Coffee
1819 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64108
Venue website
Join us for June Coffee Connections!
Golf Lessons & Happy Hour at Sykes Lady Overland Park Golf Course
May 12, 2026
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sykes Lady Overland Park Golf Course
12501 Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS 66213
Venue website
Join us for golf lessons and a happy hour hosted at Sykes/Lady!
Proposal Swap Roundtable
April 29, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
GBA
9801 Renner Blvd
Lenexa, KS 66219
Join us for an interactive proposal swap and roundtable!
Coffee Connections - April 2026
April 16, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Roasterie Factory Cafe
1204 W 27th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Venue website
Join us for coffee and networking!
Missouri Valley Regional Conference – Kansas City Meet-Up and Photo
April 08, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Danger Dave’s
310 S Main St
Bentonville, AR 72712
Venue website
Following the MVRC Welcome Reception
Highlighting Your Current Skills & Team to Make Your Interviews Better
March 31, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
SARIN Energy Solutions
10900 Pflumm Rd.
Lenexa, KS 66215
Join us for an in-person workshop to help strengthen your client interviews and win more work!
Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI Tools Every A/E/C Marketer Should Know and Use
February 26, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual
Join SMPS for this high-impact virtual training led by Chris Kovac, Founder of Kovac.ai and President of the Kansas City AI Club, as he walks you through practical, real-world AI tools and strategies designed specifically for A/E/C marketing professionals
Coffee Connections - February 2026
February 19, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
BrewHaha Coffeehouse
10332 Mastin Street
Overland Park, KS 66212
Venue website
Join us for coffee and networking!
SMPS-KC Post Holiday Party
January 13, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The Farmacy on Main
111 Main Street
Parkville, MO 64152
Venue website
Join SMPS KC for a post-holiday party at Farmacy on Main featuring custom scent-making experiences, plus heavy apps and drinks.
