Why Attend Aspire?

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

50

Education Hours

30

Networking Hours

500+

Attendees

Aspire 2025 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.

Earn up to 50 CE credits and return with actionable insights on today’s most pressing topics.

  • 50 hours of education opportunities
  • 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.

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.
  • 67% of Attendees Are Licensed Architects: Network with those actively shaping the built environment.
  • 74% 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.
  • 61% Repeat Attendance: Attendees return year after year for the quality content and valuable connections.