2025 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
ELEVATE AEC CONFERENCE & AWARDS GALA Call for Presentations
OVERVIEW
The premier conference and awards gala in the industry, the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala garners the attention of thousands of AEC firm leaders worldwide. It is the largest in-person gathering of industry leaders and award-winning firms, all interested in advancing the “elevate the industry” vision. Through our Call for Presentations, we invite thought leaders from across the industry to contribute their expertise through an educational session delivered live at the conference this Fall in San Antonio, Texas.
ATTENDEE PROFILES 80% Average firm revenue growth 68% Average growth in firm size 72% C-Suite/Principals
SERVICE SECTORS 52% Multi-discipline 23% Civil Engineering 9% Environmental Service
2025 THEME: SPEED OF BUSINESS
As the pace and complexity of running AEC firms continues to surge, the 2025 ElevateAEC Conference aims to share breakthrough insights and innovative strategies designed for the modern day AEC firms. Building on the legacy of themes like “Entrepreneurship” and “Return on Investment” from past years, this year’s theme centers on how speed, intentionality, and proactive leadership can unlock a decisive competitive edge. We are seeking presentations that equip AEC executives and leaders with the skills and tools to run better businesses faster and more efficiently. Potential sub-themes include: ₀ Active vs. Passive Management: Strategies for proactive leadership in a rapidly shifting market ₀ Accelerating ROI: Innovative approaches to maximizing financial returns in real time ₀ Streamlined Project Delivery: Techniques to enhance operational efficiency and project execution ₀ Cultivating Future Leaders: Best practices for developing high-potential talent and emerging industry stars ₀ Capturing Growth Opportunities: Insights into leveraging market momentum to drive sustainable expansion Consider the theme and subthemes through the following lenses (tracks): ₀ Rising Stars/Emerging Professionals ₀ Technology, Innovation, and AI ₀ Growth and Strategy ₀ Performance and Operations ₀ Recruiting, Retention, and the AEC Workforce We welcome visionary breakout session speakers ready to share actionable strategies that empower firm and industry leaders to excel in today’s fast-paced business environment.
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS ELEVATE AEC CONFERENCE & AWARDS GALA 2025
ELEVATE AEC CONFERENCE & AWARDS GALA Call for Presentations
TIMEL INE
Note: Dates are subject to change.
Task
Deadline
Call for Presenters opens
March 3
Call for Presenters closes
March 28
Decision
April 15
Speakers confirmations
April 30
Speakers annoucements & promotion
early Summer
Final Presentation due
August 29
2025 ElevateAEC Conference
September 9-11
REQUIRED FIELDS
Session Title* Clear, direct, concise titles work best. (Max 10 words).
Session Description*
Session descriptions will appear in the online schedule and marketing materials. Make yours interesting! It should sell attendees on what they’ll learn and what the value in attending is for them. (Max 100 words). What will attendees know or be able to do after attending your session? Provide four learning objectives. Each learning objective should be a single, concise sentence that states one learning outcome. Effective learning objectives use active verbs to describe what you want attendees to be able to do at the end of the program.
Learning Objectives
Speaker Information
Please provide speaker contact information, including a headshot and a succinct bio. If available, please also submit recent speaking sample(s).
Additional Information
Opportunity to provide any additional materials, e.g. speaker’s extended CV, and/or any additional comments and notes about your presentation.
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Track Select the track(s) that applies to your presentation: ₀ Rising Stars/Emerging Professionals ₀ Technology, Innovation, and AI ₀ Growth and Strategy, ₀ Performance and Operations ₀ Recruiting, Retention, and the AEC Workforce
HEAD TO THE SUBMISSION PORTAL NOW
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*Note: Zweig Group reserves the right to revise session title and description as needed for promotional and program materials.
ELEVATE AEC CONFERENCE & AWARDS GALA Call for Presentations
SPEAKER BENEFITS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Speaker Benefits
₀ Please refrain from pitching or demoing specific products or services. The primary purpose of all sessions is to provide practical takeaways to the attendees. ₀ Commit to providing a high-quality, engaging session – interactivity is encouraged! ₀ To ensure uniform conference branding/identity, all presenters are required to use, or at the minimum incorporate, the official conference slide deck template. A speaker kit will be provided upon speaker confirmation. ₀ Allocating time to attend the rest of the conference is also highly encouraged – to allow time for organic connections with the audience. ₀ A final version of your presentation must be received by the Zweig Group events team no later than August 29. ₀ Any printed materials will be the speaker’s responsibility. Zweig Group will provide shipping instructions if applicable. ₀ The speaker grants Zweig Group the right to use the speaker/panelist’s name, biography, photographs, videos, and abstracts and presentation content for promotional purposes. Confirmed breakout session speakers are eligible to receive a 50% discount off the standard registration rate to the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala. All confirmed speakers are required to register at the speaker rate. Zweig Group does not provide travel support or cover any expenses.
Speaker Responsibilities
TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Tuesday September 9
8:00 am – M&A Next Symposium Begins (additional registration required) 3:00 pm – ElevateAEC Conference Check-in Begins 5:00 pm – Welcome Reception 8:00 am – Breakfast 9:00 am – Welcome Remarks and Kick-Off of 2025 ElevateAEC Conference 12:00 pm – Lunch 4:30 pm – Day Concludes
Wednesday September 10
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Thursday September 11
8:00 am – Breakfast 9:00 am – Opening Keynote 11:45 am – Lunch 3:00 pm – Closing Remarks & Break
SUBMIT NOW
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6:00 pm – Red Carpet Cocktail Reception 7:00 pm – ElevateAEC Black Tie Awards Gala
Please direct any questions/comments about this Call for Presentations to Shirley Che at sche@zweiggroup.com
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