09/25/2026
The Top SAME Stories of the Week for September 21-25…
🔹Applications for the 2027-2028 SAME Leader Development Program will open on Oct. 1, 2026. The deadline to apply is Dec. 1, 2026 👉 https://ow.ly/HZBa50ZRyTF
Established in 2019, the SAME Leader Development Program serves to identify and cultivate talent from within the Society’s membership to develop leaders for the future of the A/E/C profession.
🔹National Leadership nominations for President-Elect, Vice President, and Elected Director will be open on October 1, 2026. Each fall, SAME members have an important opportunity to nominate the next slate of national leadership candidates who are poised to lead the Society into the future. The deadline to submit a nomination, or self-nominate, is Dec. 1, 2026.
Nominations will be reviewed by nominating committees, with selected candidates then put on the ballot in the spring for the 2027 SAME National Elections. Check it out today and get a head start on preparing a nomination beginning on Oct. 1, 2026 👉 https://ow.ly/PTYT50ZRyTB
🔹SAME's SBC is right around the corner! Fueling Federal Acquisition is November 4-6 in Charlotte, NC., and is the Strategic Business Connection of the Year, delivering the insights, connections, and market intelligence needed to strengthen your pipeline and accelerate growth.
Take advantage of advance registration rates through September 18. Register for the conference, book your hotel, and find programming information here 👉 https://ow.ly/Vhcr50ZRyTI