Annual ElevateAEC Conference

ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala

Frisco, TX | September 13-15, 2023
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“This conference is the best in the industry. With great networking opportunities, valuable learning sessions, and access to the best advisors, this conference is a must-attend for any AEC professional.”

– Past attendee feedback

2023 ElevateAEC SPEAKERs

Bolanle Williams-Olley
Chief Financial Officer and Co-Owner
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Harry Clark
Managing Director
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Jeremy Clarke
CEO | Founder
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Chad Clinehens
President & CEO
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Chad Coldiron
Principal & Director of Executive Search
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Tracey Eaves
Valuation Services
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Kristin Kautz
Partner
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Bill McConnell
CEO
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Kit Miyamoto
Global CEO
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Laura Nick
Communications Director
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Edward Renenger
President
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Michael 'Mick' Renshaw
CEO
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Justin Smith
Founder
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Will Swearingen
Principal & Director of Ownership Transition
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Mailena Urso
Chief Marketing Officer
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

8:00am - 4:00pm
M&A Next Symposium
5:00pm - 6:30pm
ElevateAEC Welcome Reception

Enjoy a short game of night golf at The Swing

thursday, september 14, 2023

8:00am
Breakfast
9:00am
Welcome & State of the Industry

with Chad Clinehens & Bill McConnell

9:50am
Opening Keynote

with Bolanle Williams-Olley

10:30am
Keynote

with Best Selling Author - Harry Clark

11:30am
Rising Stars and Top New Venture Awards Luncheon
12:30pm
Breakout Session One

A: Building A Strong Board of Directors
B: New Ways to Drive Efficiency and Performance Through Advanced Project Management Training with Justin Smith

1:45pm
Breakout Session Two

A: Employee Ownership Strategies
B: Remote Work and its Impact on Recruiting & Retention
C: Chief Financial Officer Roundtable

3:00pm
Breakout Session Three

A: AI and the Coming Changes to Design Production with Kristin Kautz
B: ElevateHER® Series
C: CEO Roundtable with Dan Williams

4:00pm
Networking Break
5:45pm
Red Carpet Cocktail Reception
6:45pm
Awards Gala

A celebration to honor the 2023 winners of the Hot Firm list, Best Firms To Work For, Marketing Excellence, Excellence in Client Experience, Rising Stars, Top New Ventures, and the Jerry Allen Courage In Leadership Awards.

Friday, September 15, 2023

8:00am
Breakfast
9:00am
Opening ZTalk - Panel Discussion - Best Firms Approach to the Workplace of the Future
10:00am
Hot Topics Roundtables

3-20 minute rotations

10:45am
Hot Firms Panel - Impact of Technology and AI on the Future of the Design Industry

with the Winners of the 2023 Hot Firm List

12:00pm
ElevateHER® 2023 Cohort Presentations

sponsored by ElevateHER®

1:35pm
Hot Topics Roundtables

3-20 minute rotations

2:35pm
Conference Concludes
2:45pm
Optional Golf Experience

**details to come**

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS

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Trifecta Award Bundle
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Top New Venture Award
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Marketing Excellence Award
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Hot Firm Award
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Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award
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Rising Stars In The AEC Industry Award
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Best Firms To Work For Award
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