Upcoming Events
Business Development In A Global Setting - A Panel Discussion
Location: DLR Group
Topic: Most firms say they want to scale their business development. But few are actually built for it. Local BD thrives on proximity—tight relationships, instinct, and knowing exactly how work gets won in your market. But once you stretch across offices, regions, or globally, that same approach starts to break. What worked locally doesn’t translate without structure.
Join us at DLR Group, as we get into what actually works when BD scales—how to align teams, avoid overlap, and build something that performs across markets without losing the edge that wins locally.
No theory. Just how it’s done.
June 24, 2026 | 3:00-5:00 PM
BD Exchange Summer Social
Location: Odyssey Brewery
Topic: Join BD Exchange for a casual summer networking event with fellow business development professionals. Hosted at Odyssey Brewery, this informal gathering is a great opportunity to build relationships, reconnect with colleagues, and expand your network in a relaxed setting.
The Summer Social is all about strengthening connections, sharing ideas, and enjoying time together with the BD community during the height of summer.
A special thank you to our event sponsors:
Fortis Structural – Food Sponsor
G2 Strategies – Beer Ticket Sponsor
July 22, 2026 | 4:00-6:00 PM
Coffee Exchange Denver - Open Networking
Location: STEAM on the Platte
Topic: Open networking
No Cost Event!
July 29, 2026 | 8:30-9:30 AM
"Lone Wolf to Leader" presented by Victoria Hatfield, Growth Plan, LLC
Location: Martin/Martin
Let’s be honest—business development in AEC has long relied on a few heroic rainmakers carrying the load. But that model? It’s outdated, unsustainable, and a growth bottleneck.
In this session, we explore why now is the moment to change the culture of business development in your firm—and how you can lead the shift. With generational turnover, shifting client expectations, and mounting pressure on mid-career talent, it’s no longer enough to chase leads. You need to build systems, enable your teams, and start orchestrating growth from the inside out.
We’ll break down:
The trends reshaping BD (spoiler: they’re already here)
What your role should look like as a strategic leader—not a solo chaser
How to influence the C-suite with a smart, no-fluff growth plan
Practical steps to build your technical BD team and stop being the only one carrying the torch
This isn’t about working harder. It’s about building smarter—and getting your firm ready for what’s next.
A special thank you to our event sponsors:
Palace Construction - Food Sponsor
Martin/Martin - Drink Sponsor
August 26, 2026 | 3:00-5:00 PM
NoCo Event: Conference Outreach Automation Presented by Elaine Boyd
Location: TBD
More details coming soon!
September 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Coffee Exchange Denver - "Fishing the Good Fight" Presented by David Walters, Board Member
Location: STEAM on the Platte
Topic: Coffee and Conversation with philanthropic, inspirational speaker David Walters, Board Member of Fishing the Good Fight.
Thank you to our media partner, Colorado Construction & Design® magazine.
No Cost Event!
October 28, 2026 | 8:30-9:30 AM
Leveraging AI for Business Development
Location: MyTech Partners
Topic: You have to track and manage a lot of relationships and moving pieces as a BD team. Learn how to use ai to simplify your work life. Figure out what’s actually useful, what’s secure, and where it fits into the real work of winning business.
In this workshop, we’ll talk through how BD teams are using AI today, where firms are seeing friction in their processes, and where AI can realistically help without adding more noise or complexity.
We’ll cover:
• How BD teams are currently using AI and where they want to go next
• Real-world business development workflows, tools, and pain points
• Live demonstrations showing how AI can support strategy, research, content development, brainstorming, and process efficiency
Attendees will leave with practical resources, including an AI Readiness Checklist and Prompt Engineering Guide.
No hype. Just practical ways to make AI useful for business development in the AEC world.
A special thank you to our event sponsors:
October 28, 2026 | 3:00-5:00 PM
End of Year Celebration & BD Professional of The Year Award Ceremony
Location: DLR Group
Topic: Hosted by DLR Group and our media partner, Colorado Construction & Design® magazine, this annual event brings together business development professionals from across Colorado to celebrate the accomplishments of our community and recognize outstanding leadership in the industry. The evening highlights the BD Professional of the Year Award, honoring individuals who exemplify excellence in relationship-building, collaboration, and impact within the business development field.
The End of Year Celebration provides an opportunity to connect with peers, reflect on the year’s successes, and strengthen the relationships that continue to shape Colorado’s business development community.
