ALTITUDE 2027
experience ALTITUDE!
This exclusive AEC C-Suite, executive, and emerging leader experience is focused on fostering connections and collaborative problem-solving through facilitated roundtables and targeted networking.
Join us March 1-3, 2027, at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC!
This experience offers limited availability I early bird pricing ends August 1
Are you ready to network with and learn from your AEC peers from around the country?
Elevate invites you to join in an unparalleled, interactive experience crafted exclusively for AEC C-Suite Executives and Emerging Leaders. Here, you'll embark on a journey to cultivate authentic relationships by engaging in peer-driven learning and collaborative problem-solving.
At this exclusive leadership engagement, we shift the focus from presentations to the heart of what truly matters - relationships. Through peer networking and meticulously guided roundtable discussions led by experts, you'll delve into the genuine challenges your firm encounters and explore the innovative solutions to overcome them. This experience is your chance to build invaluable connections while tackling real-world, real firm issues and bringing solutions back to your firms.
Pictured - Altitude 2026 Excursion at Origami in the Garden, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Benefits of attending Altitude:
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Building a national network of industry peers.
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Discussing trends, challenges, and solutions with other AEC firm leaders.
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Focusing on you and your business in a serene environment.
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Enjoying activities with your spouse/guest.
Registration Details:
Time away from work is important! At Elevation, you join our firm with PTO that matches your time as a working professional, not just how long you’ve worked for our firm.
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Monday:
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Meals: Dinner & Drinks
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Excursion: Private Evening Tour of the Biltmore House
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Tuesday:
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinks
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Excursion: Sporting Clays, and Archery
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Facilitator for each group
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Wednesday:
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Facilitator for each group
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Time away from work is important! At Elevation, you join our firm with PTO that matches your time as a working professional, not just how long you’ve worked for our firm.
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Monday:
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Meals: Dinner & Drinks
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Excursion: Private Evening Tour of the Biltmore House
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Tuesday:
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Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Drinks
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Excursion: Sporting Clays & Archery
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location
Elevation offers full medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure overall health and protect against healthcare costs.
Rooted in history, stepping into what’s next.
At Elevate, we believe that place shapes perspective. That’s why Altitude 2027 is set in Asheville, North Carolina. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, it creates space to think differently and engage more intentionally. It’s a city that reflects innovation, growth, and resilience.
This year carries even more weight. Altitude 2027 marks our fifth year, an important milestone and an opportunity to make this experience something more. More intentional. More impactful. More connected to what’s next for you and your firm.
With that, 2027 deserved an extra special place! The Biltmore Estate is a symbol of vision and bold execution, it sets the tone for what this experience is about. You’re not attending another conference. You’re stepping into an environment built to elevate how you think and lead.
Time away from work is important! At Elevation, you join our firm with PTO that matches your time as a working professional, not just how long you’ve worked for our firm.
Gracious hospitality, four-star dining, beautifully renovated rooms, and the level of service for which the Vanderbilts were renowned—all this and more is yours with a stay at The Inn on Biltmore Estate®. Celebrating 25 consecutive years of Forbes Four-Star recognition, The Inn offers breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain views and time to explore, relax, and repeat as we attend to every detail of your one-of-a-kind escape.
We have secured an incredible rate of $279 per night (King Rooms) plus tax for Monday and Tuesday nights. Rack room rates will be available for before and after.
Staying at The Inn on Biltmore Estate® includes complimentary daytime admission to the Biltmore House for the length of your stay, free self parking, free free estate shuttle service, and access to 8,000 acres of gardens and Antler Hill Village/Winery.
daily itineraries:
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Check- In: Inn on Biltmore Estate
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5:00pm – 5:15pm: Transport to Biltmore House
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5:30pm – 6:30pm: Private Tour of the Biltmore House
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7:00pm – 9:00pm: Cocktails & Dinner at Cedric’s Loft
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8:00am – 12:00pm: Breakfast & Roundtables
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At the heart of our event lies our Roundtables, an exclusive and invigorating forum where leaders come together to engage in thought-provoking discussions, share invaluable insights, and discover ways to chart the course for the future. It's a unique opportunity to glean wisdom from other top-tier executives, industry leaders, and innovators, all while fostering mentorship and connections that can shape the trajectory of your firm.
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12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Group Lunch
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2:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Excursions
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Clay Shooting
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Archery
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7:00pm – 9:00pm: Dinner & Drinks at Cedric's Loft
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8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Roundtables
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Join us for another morning of Roundtable discussions - this time we will mix of the groups to help you expand your relationships and hear new perspectives.
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Roundtable groups will be limited to 15-20 participants each.
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch & Closing
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Private Tour of the Biltmore House
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Enjoy an exclusive evening with a private tour of the Biltmore House, where you’ll explore the estate’s grandeur and history in a more intimate, crowd-free setting.
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Sporting Clays & Archery
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Guests will be split into two groups and rotate between one hour of sporting clays shooting and one hour of archery. All skill levels are welcome, and professional instruction will be provided—so even if you’ve never shot before, you’ll be guided every step of the way.
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"Already missing the views and the great company! Thank you Elevate for putting this event together. I look forward to joining next year and bringing a few of my other leaders!"
Emma Parker Kelder
VP Strategy + Marketing
R&O Constructions
"This was the most exciting event I have attended to discuss the future of our company and the available resources and relationships to help in that endeavor."
Blake Mendrop, PE
CEO
Mendrop
"The open conversation and interchange of experiences with other executives provided valuable ideas that we are implementing to improve leadership and management."
Cesar Montes de Oca, PE
President
Unico Engineering
"While the venue was amazing, the people were equally amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the discussions that I had with so many driven, servant leaders. Elevate's preparation and attention to detail was fantastic. There was a great flow to the event that gave participants opportunities to have purposeful conversations."
Jeff Gilliland, PE
Principal/Partner
J2 Engineers
