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Upcoming Events 

JUNE 2026
EVENT TYPE:  Educational Program
DATE:  24 June 2026
TIME:   1-2:15 PM ET
LOCATION:  Virtual - Connection Details will be sent via email after you register
TITLE: We Attended NEC— Now What? Turning Conference Insights into Measurable Impact

MODERATOR & PANEL MEMBERS:  Ms. Melissa MacDonald, CGMP (Moderator); Ms. Cindy Barner, CGMP, CVEP (Govt Planner Panelist); Ms. Tiffany Carter, CGMP (Supplier Panelist); Ms. Tamar Shealy, CGMP (Contract Planner Panelist)

DESCRIPTION:  This session translates the energy and insights from the SGMP National Education Conference (or other conference attendance) into tangible outcomes. Through a moderated panel featuring a supplier, government planner, and contract planner, attendees will learn how to optimize connections, content, and commitments made during NEC (or other conference).

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
•Develop a structured approach to reconnecting with contacts using segmentation (priority, partnership potential, timeline).
•Identify 2–3 high-value takeaways from NEC sessions and translate them into actionable steps within their organizations.
•Apply best practices for maintaining meaningful engagement beyond transactional communication.
•Map conference insights to agency, client, or organizational priorities to justify ROI
•Create a 30–60–90 day action plan to ensure continued momentum post-NEC.

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JULY 2026

EVENT TYPE:  Informal Social 
DATE:  Saturday, 18 July 2026
TIME: 9-11 AM
LOCATION:  Wee Bean Coffee - 6580 Crain Hwy, La Plata, MD 20646
DESCRIPTION:  Join chapter President & 1st Vice President for a casual informal coffee chat.  Open house style gathering to meet/greet chapter members in a relaxed social environment.  No formal registration required.  

ANNOUCEMENT

 Join the Board of Directors for a casual coffee chat. These informal, open-house style gathering   is an opportunity for members to connect with the board, ask questions, meet members and share   your thoughts in a relaxed and friendly setting.  Next Date:  TBD October 2026

The Programs Committee is revamping our education programs. We will communicate our virtual and in person sessions once information is confirmed.  Thank you in advance for your understanding.  

We are accepting speaker nominations and topic ideas.  Please send to [email protected].  

EVENT FAQs:

PRICING STRUCTURE:
-Webinars/Virtual Sessions: Complimentary to planner and supplier members.
-Monthly In Person Sessions:   Planners - $25 Regular; Suppliers - $35 Regular
Late/Day of Registration - Add $15 (planners); $25 (suppliers)
-Education Day(s):  TBD

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
All official chapter education programs are submitted to National Education for approval. As a result, education events are eligible for CGMP CEU credits.

SGMP NATCAP has been approved by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of the above-listed continuing education courses, which qualify for CMP continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC’s endorsement or assessment of education quality.

CANCELLATION POLICY (In Person Events):
As a non-profit organization we understand that work can interfere with the ability to join SGMP NATCAP for various events. Part of the reason the SGMP NATCAP Board of Directors voted to charge for attendance, this education year, was the high frequency of both in-person and virtual no-shows that resulted in unused resources. Due to this new cancellation policy refunds will not be eligible if you are unable to attend a registered event unless cancelled within 72 hours prior to the event start date. Like events can only transfer to like events (i.e. education to education, networking to networking). Cancellations within 72 hours and no-shows will not be transferred to a new event. Please contact our Board of Directors at [email protected] with questions or information on transferring.