Why Attend Aspire?

Proven outcomes. Clear value. Turn professional growth into a firm-wide win.

50

Education Hours

30

Networking Hours

600+

Attendees

Aspire 2026 isn’t just another conference; it’s your gateway to professional growth, new connections, and industry leadership. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, build your network, or bring cutting-edge insights back to your firm, Aspire delivers on all fronts.

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Advance your knowledge. Elevate your career.

In 2025, attendees had the opportunity to earn up to 50 CE credits and return with actionable insights on today’s most pressing topics.

  • 50 hours of education opportunities in 2025.

  • Insights on challenging and trending themes in the built environment, including emerging sustainability practices, operational expertise for firms, career advancement and transformative design.
  • 18 HSW Credit Opportunities: Stay ahead with essential Health, Safety, and Welfare credits.
  • 22 LU Credit Opportunities: Broaden your professional knowledge and meet licensure requirements.
  • 11 GBCI and 4 ASLA Credit Opportunities: Advance your sustainability expertise and landscape architecture knowledge.

Build a network that moves your career forward.

Gain face time with leaders, peers, and innovators from across 28 states.

  • 30+ Hours of Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, peers, and visionaries from across the Southeast and beyond.
  • 28 States Represented: Gain fresh perspectives from professionals nationwide.

In 2025, Aspire earned a 51 Net Promoter Score

After Aspire, we asked attendees one simple question: “How likely are you to recommend Aspire to a friend or colleague?” Their responses gave us a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 51 — a rating that measures overall satisfaction and loyalty. For context, any score above 50 is considered excellent. This means Aspire isn’t just an event people attend — it’s one they actively recommend. In fact, our score places us in the same range as many nationally recognized, loyalty-leading brands. It’s a powerful reflection of the meaningful connections, high-quality content, and impactful conversations that define the Aspire experience.

Connect with decision-makers and industry leaders.

See who you’ll meet and why those relationships matter.

  • 52% of Attendees Are Principal/Partner Level Decision Makers: Connect with top-tier professionals who shape the future of architecture.
  • 53% of Attendees Are Licensed Architects: Network with those actively shaping the built environment.

  • 88% from the Southeastern US: Focused regional connections with national impact.

Year after year, attendees keep coming back.

Growth, satisfaction, and loyalty prove Aspire delivers real returns.

  • 25% Increase in Attendance (2023 to 2024): Aspire continues to grow in popularity and impact.
  • 70% Repeat Attendance: Attendees return year after year for the quality content and valuable connections.

  • 83% of attendees said they gained new ideas or inspiration for their work.