From June 11-13, 2025, the Society’s volunteer leaders and staff members met in Portland, ME, for the board’s annual planning. Here are a few highlights from the meeting:
- Strategic Planning Underway: The SMPS board officially kicked off the 2026–2029 strategic planning process, aligning around aspiration statements, key performance indicators (KPIs), and high-level strategies to elevate member value and engagement.
- Advancing Amplify A|E|C: Planning is in full swing for Amplify A|E|C 2025 in Columbus, OH. The board reviewed program plans, the vision for an immersive Higher Learning Experience for attendees and voted on the Amplify A|E|C 2026 slate of volunteers.
- Technology and Member Experience: An update on the technology rollout highlighted progress in enhancing our member database and digital infrastructure—laying the foundation for a more seamless user experience.
- Foundation Momentum: The SMPS Foundation shared updates on research initiatives, new scholarship program opportunity through the ACE Mentor Program, and upcoming thought leadership publications supporting the A/E/C industry’s future.
If you have any questions regarding these matters or the Society’s board meetings, please contact Marci D. Thompson, chief executive officer of SMPS and the SMPS Foundation, at marci@smps.org.
