Schedule

Dates:	July 31 \| August 1 \| August 2
Tracks:	Foundations (1 to 5 years of experience) \| Keynote Presentation \| Leadership and Legacy (11+ years of experience) \| Networking \| Performance (6 to 10 years of experience) \| Perspectives (Panel Discussions) \| Pre-Conference \| Tools and Techniques (Any experience level)

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Wednesday, July 31


7:00am - 7:00pm		Registration Open

8:00am - 4:30pm		Managing and Leading a Successful Business Development Team (Registration Req'd)
		The Basics of Business Development in the A/E/C Marketplace (Registration Req'd)

9:00am - 12:00pm		SMPS Chapter Leadership Forum

9:00am - 12:15pm		CPSM Day Part 1 (CPSM Day Registration Req'd)

1:00pm - 4:00pm		CPSM Examination (Registration Req'd)
		Deltek Vision CRM Users Group Meeting

1:30pm - 4:00pm		SMPS Fellows Leadership Symposium

2:00pm - 4:00pm		CPSM Day Part 2 (CPSM Day Registration Req'd)

2:00pm - 5:00pm		Tuxedo Pickup and Fitting (Pre-order Req’d)

5:00pm - 6:00pm		First-Timers' Orientation

6:00pm - 7:30pm		Welcome Reception

Thursday, August 1


7:00am - 6:00pm		Registration Open

8:00am - 9:00am		Light Continental Breakfast in the Networking Pavilion

8:00am - 4:00pm		Networking Pavilion Open
		SMPS Bookstore Open in the Networking Pavilion

9:00am - 10:30am		Keynote Address: Building a Business Through Storytelling Disney Institute

10:30am - 10:45am		Break in the Networking Pavilion

10:45am - 12:00pm		Cut the Bull: Writing that Turns Heads, Changes Minds, and Makes an Impact Carla Johnson
		How Are Public Private Partnerships Faring in Today’s Tough Environment? Hosted by the Public-Private Partnership Conference Michael Szkatulski, Aki Knezevic, Christopher Farrar, Tom Samuelsen, Steve Robson
		Steps to the C-Suite: Career Advice from One Going There, One Getting There, and One Who Got There Melissa Rysak, Judy Hricak, Rachel Yoka
		The Power of Feedback: Building Quality-Driven Relationships Ryan Suydam
		The Pursuit of Strategic Thinking in Dream Big Leadership Rusty Sherwood

12:00pm - 1:30pm		How to Reach the Top and Stay There—Even if You Start at the Bottom
		Lunch in the Networking Pavilion

1:30pm - 2:45pm		A/E/C Business Development: Today and Tomorrow Hosted by the SMPS Foundation Scott Braley, Scott Butcher
		Dream Big: Become Your Firm’s Culture Captain Dana Galvin Lancour, Laura Ewan
		Famous in Your Field: The New Rules to Standing Out and Owning Your Career Lori Byron, Kelli Gilpin
		Moving Forward: Four Proven Principles to Rebuild Your Future Steve Isaacs
		Transportation Client Panel
		Write to Win: Creating Proposal Content with Impact Elizabeth Zipf

2:45pm - 3:15pm		Break in the Networking Pavilion

3:15pm - 4:30pm		DIY Business Development: Creating a Seller/Doer Dream Team Amy Cuddy, Ami Kelly, Debra Lupton
		Dream BIG: Use Storyboarding to Reach New Heights Perryn Olson
		Growth, Profit, and Sustainable Success: Facing the Fast Future Ahead John Doehring
		Retail Client Panel
		RFP? BIM? P3? So Many Acronyms, So Little Time! A/E/C Marketing 101 – Terms and Concepts Kenda Salisbury
		The Three Simple Practices of Effective Leadership Ken Herr

7:00pm - 12:00am		Awards Gala and After Party

Friday, August 2


7:00am - 5:00pm		Registration Open

8:00am - 9:00am		Light Continental Breakfast in the Networking Pavilion

8:00am - 4:30pm		Networking Pavilion Open
		SMPS Bookstore Open in the Networking Pavilion

9:00am - 10:30am		Keynote Address: The Answers Are in the Box Dan Clark

10:30am - 10:45am		Break in the Networking Pavilion

10:45am - 12:00pm		Blogging for Effectiveness and Influence Amanda Walter, Steve Mouzon, Sarah Peck, Maggie Scott
		Building Personal Brands: Reputation Management Within the A/E/C Industry William Long, Scott Butcher
		Demystifying Graphic Design: The Fundamentals of Visual Media Carolyn Bligh
		Eliminating Interview Prep Nightmares: How to Coach Yourself and Your Team Susan Murphy
		Hit Your Target: Implementing a Strategic Business Development Program and Client Capture Plan Jennifer Yoder, Rachel Vogel-Marker
		Using Your Strengths to Become an Effective Servant Leader Dan Ryan

12:00pm - 1:00pm		Lunch in the Networking Pavilion
		SMPS U – What will YOU gain when you commit?

1:00pm - 2:15pm		Become Your Firm’s Marketing Leader: Training Sessions to Increase Collaboration in Your Firm Stephanie Craft, Keri Hammond
		Contractors are from Mars, Designers are from Venus: Making the Design-Build Pursuit Process Less Alien Patricia Walsh, Ryan Redalen, Nancy Usrey, Melanie Harris, Rachel Northcutt
		How to Measure and Optimize Trade Show Exhibit ROI Joe Federbush
		Inspire Genius in Yourself and Innovation in Your Company Brent Darnell
		Success Is No Accident: Applied Resource Management Techniques for Marketing Teams Keri Phillips, Matthew Frankel
		Transform Your Firm Into a Content Marketing Powerhouse Josh Miles, Holly Bolton

2:15pm - 2:30pm		Break in the Networking Pavilion

2:30pm - 4:00pm		Owners Dream Big Too! Mike Lewis, Martha Clarkson, Alec Ras, Jason Lovelace

4:00pm - 9:00pm		Rendezvous Around the World