The SMPS Colorado Senior Leadership Roundtable is a peer group for senior marketing and business development leaders, providing support for members facing similar career and business challenges. In 2025, the quarterly events will explore trends impacting A/E/C professionals, based on the SMPS Foundation's “Building Resilience: A/E/C’s Path Beyond 2025.” The second session will focus on “Technology: Adapting to Change”.

By bringing together accomplished leaders, we aim to create an environment conducive to valuable conversations on leadership experiences and the qualities that define successful leaders in the A/E/C industry. Participants will have the opportunity to delve into lessons learned, share best practices and challenges, and engage in discussions that go beyond the surface, all within a safe and confidential space.

To participate in the Senior Leadership Roundtable, we ask the following:

• Active SMPS Colorado membership
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience AND/OR leadership positions at firm
• A passion for transforming business through marketing leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Current State of Digital Transformation: Discuss the industry's adoption of technologies like AI, predictive analytics, and BIM. Highlight success stories and challenges faced by firms.
• Strategic Technology Adoption: Explore the importance of having a clear technology strategy. Discuss how to avoid the "shiny object syndrome" and ensure that new technologies align with business goals and needs. Also, address the challenges of training staff to use new technologies effectively.
• Impact on Business Processes: Examine how digital transformation is changing business processes, from design and construction to project management and client interactions. Discuss the benefits and potential pitfalls.
• Risk Management: Discuss the risks associated with adopting new technologies, such as over-reliance on AI and potential errors. Explore ways to mitigate these risks and establish clear boundaries for technology use.
• Future Trends and Innovations: Look ahead to emerging technologies and trends that could further impact the A/E/C industry. Discuss how firms can stay ahead of the curve and continue to innovate.

Julie Witecki
Senior Consultant, Strategy
FMI Consulting

Julie Witecki serves as a strategy consultant to inspire FMI’s clients to reshape market and business development practices for increased efficiency and effectiveness. She focuses on turning visionary ideas into actionable plans with measurable objectives and realistic budgets. She specializes in creating repeatable and scalable processes for market planning, pursuit positioning, proposal development and relationship management to optimize business performance. With a background in engineering and construction marketing and business development, Julie brings a relatable perspective to her collaborative business partnerships. She has a common understanding of the work and a willingness to persevere until the objectives are achieved.

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Note: Only SMPS Members may register at member pricing. All ticket prices increase $5 on April 12.
The Colorado Believes program is rooted in our core values of learning, commitment, and community through charitable giving, membership scholarships, and industry engagement. This program is part of our efforts to diversify membership and help provide opportunities for small and diverse firms to access educational programs. Please email SMPS Colorado’s admin for scholarship and reduced pricing opportunities.
Refunds are available if submitted to the admin one week prior to the event.