Conferences
SAMA’s Annual and Pan-European Conferences are our flagship events, delivering high-impact, real-world solutions across industries. Sessions are led by top practitioners, thought leaders, and experts passionate about sharing their knowledge.
As a SAMA speaker, you’ll be recognized as a thought leader in your field, joining a global network of peers committed to growing with strategic customers. Speakers also receive complimentary conference registration, with full access to sessions and exclusive networking opportunities.
Submit your proposal for our 2026 Annual Conference in Phoenix or Pan-European Conference next fall. Don’t worry if your idea isn’t fully developed — just submit the form and share your vision!
For questions, contact Dave Schweizer, Assistant Director of Knowledge and Programming, at schweizer@strategicaccounts.org.
Velocity® Magazine
Velocity, SAMA’s official publication, is the go-to resource for sharing insights, ideas, and trends in strategic account management. It’s where SAMA members come together to exchange best practices and industry innovations.
Read by thousands of SAM professionals, managers, and executives at leading companies, Velocity offers a platform to showcase your expertise, elevate your organization’s profile, and contribute to the SAM community.
Submissions are accepted year-round. Key deadlines: Winter Issue (Nov. 1), Spring Issue (Mar. 1), and Fall Issue (July 1).
For submissions, pitches, or questions, contact Editor-in-Chief Nic Halverson at halverson@strategicaccounts.org. Download our content guidelines for more info.
Blog
SAMA’s blog offers a concise platform for sharing ideas, trends, and insights on strategic account management. Posts are shorter than magazine articles but packed with valuable takeaways for SAM professionals.
Blog content is promoted via social media and newsletters to over 21,000 subscribers. Publishing a post boosts your visibility and your organization’s reputation in the SAM community. With quicker turnaround times than magazine articles, blog posts are ideal for fast-tracking ideas that could grow into larger projects.
Submissions are accepted year-round. For pitches or questions, contact Nic Halverson at halverson@strategicaccounts.org with a brief description.
Podcasts
SAMA’s podcast features conversations with thought leaders and innovators in the SAM community. Each episode explores trends and strategies to help SAMs strengthen their most important customer relationships. Episodes are shared across social media and newsletters, reaching 21,000 subscribers and followers.
By being featured, you’ll gain recognition as an expert in your field and elevate your visibility within the SAM community and your own organization.
Submissions are accepted year-round. To pitch a topic, contact Nic Halverson at halverson@strategicaccounts.org with a brief description of your idea.
Webcasts
SAMA’s webcasts provide members with expert-led sessions on key topics in strategic account management. They engage an audience of SAMs, program heads, senior executives, and L&D professionals.
Presenting a webcast enhances your visibility as a thought leader within your organization and the SAM community. Recordings are added to SAMA’s Resource Library, expanding your reach and influence.
Submissions are accepted year-round. To propose a webcast, contact Dave Schweizer at Schweizer@strategicaccounts.org.
