Align & Achieve
- October 8, 2026
- 5:00 - 8:00pm
- Global Furniture Group 1735 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
Strong relationships don’t happen by accident. They’re built one conversation at a time. Whether you’re attending an industry event, meeting a potential client, or connecting with peers across the AEC industry, effective networking is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and refined. Join SMPS Philadelphia and Women in Structural Engineering (WiSE) Philadelphia on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for another installment of our Align & Achieve series as we explore strategies for building meaningful professional connections with confidence and authenticity.
Join SMPS Philadelphia and WiSE Philadelphia as we foster a culture of mutual respect through a series of discussions, shared experiences, and interactive exercises designed to help attendees navigate networking opportunities with greater ease. Together, we’ll create a welcoming environment where participants can learn, practice, and strengthen their networking skills while connecting with fellow AEC professionals.
This event is perfect for those who want to:
- Learn how to maximize limited networking time and create meaningful interactions;
- Overcome common networking challenges and build confidence in professional settings;
- Develop practical techniques for starting conversations and making lasting impressions; and
- Create a follow-up strategy that turns introductions into long-term professional relationships.
We encourage firms to invite both marketing and technical staff members to this event to foster open dialogue, strengthen internal collaboration, and continue the conversation long after the event concludes.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to approach networking with purpose and intention;
- Identify strategies to overcome common networking pain points and barriers;
- Practice techniques for initiating and sustaining meaningful conversations; and
- Learn effective follow-up methods that help build and maintain professional relationships
