December 6-7, 2012 in Orlando, FL

In our industry, change is happening at a record pace.  And it will increase even more in the future.  Whether you are prepared for it or not, the practice of designing our built environment as it is known today will be shattered over the next decade, giving birth to a bold new approach to how we shape the environment in which we live. Stretching your mind to grasp your inevitable future is a scary proposition, but holding onto the past will result in certain failure of your firm, and the industry as a whole. 

You have a choice:  You can be out front, you can follow the pack, or you can get trampled as your competitors pass you by. 

In December, PSMJ is bringing together our industry's top thought leaders and most successful firms to give you a glimpse into what's coming for our industry.  We give you the tools and advice you need to prepare your firm and ensure your success in the future. 

Here are just some of the predictions you'll hear about:

·         Why many midsize firms will disappear – and how the survivors will prosper.

·         Why the health care market has peaked.

·         How a booming housing market will jump start our industry out of the doldrums.

·         Why the coming war for talent will be the most severe since WWII.

·         How your firm can benefit from the coming reindustrialization of America.

·         Why selling hours will become as passé as drafting boards.

We want the A/E/C Industry Summit to be a severe wake-up call to your firm to recognize the breakneck changes that are about to hit us, and a call to arms for the industry to finally wake up and embrace change. With first-hand knowledge of industry trends, analyses of historical precedents, and projections of reasonable forecast data, we will prepare your firm for what the world and the A/E practice will look like in the near future.

Who Is Coming and Why

This conference is for senior leaders of A/E/C firms, including:

·         CEOs and COOs who will set the strategy for their firm's success in the coming decade

·         CFOs who will manage their firm's finances in the brave new world of the future

·         HR directors who will be on the front line of the war for talent and other critical strategic issues

·         Senior Project Managers and Directors who will embrace BIM, IPD, P3 and other major project delivery innovations on all projects in the coming years

·         Business Development Directors and Marketing Directors who need to win more work and prepare their firms for the hot markets of the future.

If you are a Senior Leader in your firm and you aren't in attendance, you and your firm won't stand a chance. Sign up today!

Click here to view the preliminary agenda

When:

December 6-7, 2012

 

Where:

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

 website www.swandolphin.com 

In the heart of the Walt Disney World® Resort, the award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is your gateway to Central Florida's greatest theme parks and attractions. The resort is located in between Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios^TM, and nearby Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Magic Kingdom® Park. Come discover our 17 world-class restaurants and lounges, sophisticated guest rooms with Westin Heavenly Beds® and the luxurious Mandara Spa. Enjoy five pools, two health clubs, tennis, nearby golf, and many special Disney benefits, including complimentary transportation to Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Attractions, and the Extra Magic Hours benefit.

Special group room rate: $177 plus tax

Applicable for the dates of December 1 – December 10

Cut-off date: Tuesday, November 13^th

Why you should attend:

Just some of the benefits of attending are that you will: 

• Hear keynote presentations from high-powered, industry-leading experts
• Attend breakout sessions on a wide range of topics and specialty areas
• Learn cutting-edge practices you can immediately implement
• Network with top performing firms to form new strategic alliances and partnerships at our Welcome Reception and throughout the conference
• Benchmark your firm against the Circle of Excellence and other top performing firms in the industry
• Learn the secrets to keeping your clients happy and loyal
• Join us in celebrating the successes of firms that have achieved the Circle of Excellence award and Premier Award for Client Satisfaction at our Awards Banquet

"This course exceeded my expectations! I am looking forward to next year!"
- Travis Smith, Controller, Fentress Architects

"The conference certainly met my expectations, I would like to report that you exceeded them, but I have come to expect outstanding content from PSMJ, so I'm afraid you have set the bar very high."
- Paul Rampone, President, Hart Companies