BlueSky 2026 Events!
At BlueSky Media, our events are where meaningful connections and big ideas come to life. In 2026, we will host networking and panelist events in multiple cities featuring leading voices across each city’s AEC and CRE industries, complemented by monthly happy hours and pop-up gatherings aligned with our editorial content themes. (Request our 2026 Media Kit to view the full lineup of monthly themes.)
Each event is intentionally designed to help you stay ahead of the curve, gain real-time market insight, and connect with the right people to move ideas—and deals—forward.
BlueSky Media events offer value at every level of involvement. Attending provides direct access to industry leaders, decision-makers, and timely conversations shaping the market. Sponsoring positions your brand in front of a highly targeted AEC and CRE audience through meaningful, face-to-face engagement that goes far beyond logo placement. Participating as a panelist elevates your credibility, showcases your expertise, and aligns your voice with trusted industry insights. However you engage, BlueSky Media events are built to create visibility, strengthen relationships, and drive real business opportunities.
Whether you’re attending to grow your network, sponsoring to increase brand visibility, or taking the stage to share your expertise, BlueSky Media events are designed to spotlight your voice, deepen connections, and elevate your impact across the KC & STL AEC and CRE communities.
Mark your calendars for our monthly events, and if you would like to get involved as a host, panelist or sponsor, please let us know!
Summer Event Series
January “Health & Wellness Event” | 1/29/26 | 4 PM - 6 PM
Registration is now open for our June 25th Happy Hour Celebration! With the FIFA World Cup headed to Kansas City and excitement building across the region, there’s never been a better time to celebrate KC sports, entertainment and community. From the continued success of the Chiefs, Royals and KC Current to the growing buzz surrounding future stadium developments and entertainment expansion, Kansas City is at the center of it all.
Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite KC sports apparel for a chance to win prizes throughout the event! Register now to secure your spot—this is one celebration you won’t want to miss.
Join us on May 13, 2026 for our Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) event, Future of AEC—a dynamic panel discussion exploring not only the future of design and construction, but how firms are thinking forward from an operational, strategic, and business standpoint as well. From innovative building practices and sustainable design to evolving workflows, technology integration, and smarter project delivery, this conversation will dive into what it truly takes to move the AEC industry ahead.
HOSTED BY BHC
7101 College Blvd | #400 | Overland Park, KS 66210
AGENDA
Registration: 3:00–3:15 PM
Panel: 3:15 - 4:00 PM
Happy Hour + Networking: 4:00–5:30 PM
Registration is now open—secure your spot today!
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for firms looking to align their brand with innovation, leadership, and the future of AEC. Position your company alongside industry trailblazers and connect with key decision-makers driving progress across the region.
Join Bluesky Media in St. Louis on July 29, 2026, from 4–6 PM for an inspiring evening celebrating the STL women shaping the future of commercial real estate, construction, development, architecture, engineering, and leadership across the region.
Hosted by Tarlton Corporation, STL “Women Who Lead” will bring together influential professionals for meaningful networking, powerful conversations, and insights from dynamic women making an impact in their industries.
Attendees will have the opportunity to expand their network, gain valuable industry perspectives, connect with decision-makers, and be part of an empowering event designed to inspire collaboration and future growth. Whether you are looking to elevate your brand, support women in leadership, or simply connect with some of the region’s top professionals, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
We are currently accepting nominations for accomplished St. Louis women leaders to participate in our featured panel discussion, which will be moderated by Sondra Rotty, President & COO of Tarlton, a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise. We are also seeking event sponsors looking to align their brand with leadership, innovation, and connection within the STL AEC/CRE community.
Register now to reserve your spot! To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or nominate a panelist, please email manager@goblueskymedia.com.
Registration is now open for our Education & Innovation Panel + Networking Event on July 23, 2026 at DLR Group! Join industry leaders as we explore where education, research and real estate intersect—from academic campuses and innovation districts to workforce development hubs shaping the future of learning and discovery.
This event will spotlight the trends, projects and partnerships driving next-generation educational environments and is ideal for institutions, architects, builders, interior designers, furniture makers and brands supporting the future of training, innovation and workforce development. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate and be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow’s learning spaces. Register now to secure your spot!
Interested in sponsoring or being on the panel? Email manager@goblueskymedia.com
Kansas City | Past Events
St. Louis Events | 2026
BlueSky Media and All Surfaces are kicking off 2026 networking in St. Louis with a fun, high-energy gathering for the AEC + CRE community—and we want you to be part of it.
Join us for the 2026 St. Louis AEC + CRE Kickoff, where the best in the industry come together to reconnect, collaborate, and start the new year with momentum. This is more than just a happy hour—it’s an opportunity to strengthen relationships, spark new partnerships, and set the tone for a successful year ahead.
Expect great conversations, meaningful connections, and a room full of industry leaders who are ready to collaborate in 2026. Whether you’re building new relationships or reconnecting with familiar faces, this is the perfect way to kick off the year the right way—TOGETHER!
Be part of the energy that kicks off networking in 2026. REGISTER NOW to save your spot!
Join Bluesky Media in St. Louis on July 29, 2026, from 4–6 PM for an inspiring evening celebrating the STL women shaping the future of commercial real estate, construction, development, architecture, engineering, and leadership across the region.
Hosted by Tarlton Corporation, STL “Women Who Lead” will bring together influential professionals for meaningful networking, powerful conversations, and insights from dynamic women making an impact in their industries.
Attendees will have the opportunity to expand their network, gain valuable industry perspectives, connect with decision-makers, and be part of an empowering event designed to inspire collaboration and future growth. Whether you are looking to elevate your brand, support women in leadership, or simply connect with some of the region’s top professionals, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
We are currently accepting nominations for accomplished St. Louis women leaders to participate in our featured panel discussion, which will be moderated by Sondra Rotty, President & COO of Tarlton, a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise. We are also seeking event sponsors looking to align their brand with leadership, innovation, and connection within the STL AEC/CRE community.
Register now to reserve your spot! To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or nominate a panelist, please email manager@goblueskymedia.com.
Event Photo Albums
A special thank you to Jacia Phillips | Arch Photo KC, our go-to event photographer.
We appreciate your talent and dedication in capturing every moment!
