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2026 Society for Marketing Professional Services Heartland Regional Conference

Organized by SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services)

The 2026 Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Heartland Regional Conference (HRC) is the premier conference in the Midwest for business development, marketi...

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Dates: Sep 30 - Oct 2, 2026
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Deadline: Sep 16, 2026
Attendees: 500
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About this conference

The 2026 Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Heartland Regional Conference (HRC) is the premier conference in the Midwest for business development, marketing, and leadership in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry. It offers dynamic education sessions, meaningful networking, and forward-thinking insights designed to help professionals reimagine what's possible, reinvent strategies, and revive their impact within their firms and the industry. The conference focuses on enhancing professional experience, facilitating connections, and offering valuable education opportunities, supporting regional networks, and promoting social and business cultures. Attendees can expect seven breakout sessions, two keynote presentations, and multiple networking opportunities, including lunches, breakfasts, and receptions. The event also acknowledges and honors excellence in marketing and communications within the A/E/C industry through the SMPS Pinnacle Awards.

Sponsorship options

The 2026 SMPS Heartland Regional Conference offers various sponsorship opportunities for companies to increase brand visibility and network with A/E/C marketers and business developers. Packages provide exposure to over 900 professionals from 350+ organizations. Benefits include conference registrations, speaking opportunities, company logo and link on the conference website, social media mentions, attendee lists, exhibitor booth space, advertisements in the program, logo on name tag lanyards, and verbal recognition at keynotes or events. Sponsorship tiers range from Grand Deco ($7,500) and Marquee ($5,000) to Skyline ($3,500), Visionary ($500), and specialized event sponsorships like Pink Champagne (Wednesday Night Event, $1,500), Great Gatsby (Thursday Night Event, $2,500), Pinnacle Awards ($2,000), Modernist Tech ($2,500), Beacon WiFi ($2,500), and Refreshment Break ($1,500). Exhibitor booths are also available for $2,000.