2026 Editorial Plan*

Our editorial philosophy is focused on helping government meeting professionals do their jobs more effectively, efficiently, and profitably by providing a balance of business-and technical-related content.

*Editorial Calendar is tentative and subject to change.

Spring/Summer

  • Column: President’s Letter
  • National Board and GIL Listing
  • CGMP Corner: Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Certified Government Meeting Professionals
  • SGMP 2026 National Education Conference
  • 2026 Member Award Winners Feature
  • Content Article
  • Chapter Round-up

Ad space date: April 1, 2026
Materials deadline: April 6, 2026
Ships: May 2026

Fall/Winter

Issue Theme: Resource Guide
Rather than standard magazine features, this issue will provide Resource Guide of items available through the Society of Government Meeting Professionals. The following sections will appear, with brief introductory content, then articles on each resource.
  • Spotlight on the LMS
A catalog of online learning for government meeting professionals
  • The Power of the CGMP
A round-up of CGMP resources
  • Cultivating Expertise at the NEC
A list of available information through the NEC
  • The Classroom in your Backyard
A list of FY2027 chapter education offerings
  • Chapter Roundup

The latest events and happenings from regional chapter

 

Ad space date: September 9, 2026
Materials deadline: September 11, 2026
Ships: October 2026

In Every Issue

President’s Message
Column from the SGMP National President Annette Wallace, CMP, CGMP, Hawthorn Foundation

Overheard
Interviews of members, member contributions

SGMP Nation/Chapter Round-ups
Updates from SGMP chapters across the country

CGMP Corner
Tips and information about the CGMP designation

Index of Advertisers
Locate the product or service you’re looking for in our Index of Advertisers.