SMPS Northeast Regional Conference

The SMPS Northeast Regional Conference (NERC) unites marketing and business development trailblazers from across the AEC industry for a powerful, purpose-driven experience. Rooted in the nation's capital and inspired by its iconic structures, NERC is where careers are catapulted, expertise is expanded, and connections shape the future of the built environment. Together, we're not just nurturing growth---we're making it monumental. At the intersection of strategy, creativity, and connection, the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) empowers business transformation across the A/E/C industry. As the only organization dedicated to driving business through marketing leadership in the built environment, SMPS cultivates a powerful network of professionals shaping the industry's future. This annual event draws chapters from Maine to DC, creating a dynamic mix of perspectives, personalities, and possibilities. Whether you're here to learn, connect, challenge the status quo, or just recharge your creative batteries, NERC 2026 is where it all happens. It's not just a conference --- it's where play meets purpose, and where you help make it Monumental. Every session is curated with one goal in mind: to challenge the status quo, inspire fresh thinking, and give you practical takeaways you can use the moment you're back at the office. Think of it as your personal toolkit for building stronger campaigns, stronger teams, and stronger connections. Because AEC marketing isn't just a job --- it's strategy, storytelling, positioning, pursuit, and performance.