Along with opportunities to put you ahead of the curve in planning your company’s acquisition strategy at the 2024 Capital Week, attendees will also enjoy opportunities to come together for a good cause in support of the SAME Foundation. Make your plans today to join friends and colleagues in support of our nation’s future engineering leadership at the SAME Foundation Fundraising Reception, or place your bids for this year’s Silent Auction, running from March 1 through March 26.

Meet and Mingle
The SAME Foundation Fundraising Reception is your opportunity to meet and mingle with friends and colleagues all in support of developing young and emerging leaders within the A/E/C profession. While Capital Week is open exclusively to SAME members, you do not need to be a member of SAME to attend the reception. Join us in kicking off Capital Week in style and make sure your name is on the list for this premier event.
Place Your Bids
This year’s Silent Auction is running from March 1 through 26. All proceeds from this year’s auction benefit the SAME Foundation. Review some of the great experiences up for auction this year—including hiking in the Rockies, beach houses with dinner, golf outings, and more—and place your best bid today. You do not need to be present to bid or to collect your prize—the Silent Auction is open to everyone!

Support Your SAME Foundation
All throughout 2024, the SAME Foundation is raising funds to supports their programs that help introduce youth to STEM, support them on their journey to STEM careers, and develop emerging leaders within the A/E/C profession. Signature efforts include the SAME Leader Development Program, Camps Mentoring Program, and STEM Pathways Program. Read more about the programs supported by the SAME Foundation and how they are making an impact in the lives of tomorrow’s engineer leaders in the 2022 Donor Impact Report.
Collaborative Events and Programs
SAME’s world-class events and programs bring together members from across the country and globe for unique training and education opportunities, multidisciplined discussions on the toughest engineering challenges facing our nation, and unparalleled networking. Stay in the know on upcoming events and relive past events here.
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SAME’s Ukraine Field Chapter: Building Partnerships in a Time of War
SAME’s Ukraine Field Chapter is growing in popularity during this time of conflict. Find out how the field chapter is working toward future rebuilding operations. -
Recapping the 2026 Europe Tri-Services Regional Summit
Recap of SAME’s 2026 Europe Tri-Services Regional Summit in Frankfurt, Germany, March 3-5. -
Guest Post: Prioritizing the Warfighter Executive Order: How A/E/C Government Contractors Should Respond
Deltek provides clarity on the recent executive order “Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting” and its implications for defense contractors in the A/E/C industry. -
Recapping the 2026 SAME Career Transition Workshop
Transitioning veterans and other professional jobseekers met with leading recruiters and polished their skills at SAME’s 2026 Career Transition Workshop. -
SAME’s Environmental COI Wraps Its PFAS IGE Project After Four Years
SAME’s four-year National IGE Project fulfilled its mission and provided government and industry actionable guidance on addressing PFAS.