THE PINNACLE EXPERIENCE
November 7-9, 2023 Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, MN
The Pinnacle Experience is for professionals with significant experience (10-15+ years), who serve as the “first chair” for leading their firm’s marketing and business development strategies. This may include CEOs, CMOs, directors, principals, and vice presidents.
Attendance is limited to approximately 100 qualified professionals to guarantee an impactful learning and networking experience.
The Pinnacle Experience Education Program
CMO to CEO Panel
The Pinnacle Experience will begin with an engaging conversation with our CMO to CEO panel. We’ll hear from current CEOs who were in marketing leadership positions, their journey, lessons learned, and advice for how to handle, manage, and prepare for the shift.
Exclusive Speaker Lineup
During The Pinnacle Experience, you’ll hear from thought leaders sharing their perspectives on how brilliant ideas have become the new currency and emphasizing the importance of creative problem-solving. Full session descriptions are listed in the schedule below.
- Claudia Azula: Ideas are the Currency of the 21st Century
- Matthew Manos: Creative Problem Solving
- Adam Markel: Build Resilient Leaders & Change Proof Work Cultures
The Pinnacle Project
This year, we’re committed to harnessing the collective wisdom of all participants to address A/E/C industry challenges. Attendees will be placed in diverse groups to devise innovative solutions that tackle critical industry needs. We’ll address issues like: succession planning, talent management, DEI, and more. Participants will choose topics, collaborate, and create compelling four-minute pitches for the final day. This immersive experience will elevate expertise and drive industry change.
2023 Schedule & Sessions
Time (CDT) | Session |
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Tuesday, November 7 | |
3:00 – 6:00 PM | Registration Open to Attendees |
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Opening Program: CMO to CEO Panel |
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Welcome Event: The Pinnacle Purple Party |
Wednesday, November 8 | |
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast & Networking |
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Ideas are the Currency of the 21st Century | Claudia Azula |
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Networking |
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Creative Problem Solving | Matthew Manos |
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Discussion & Wrap Up |
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | The Pinnacle Power Down (Happy Hour) |
Thursday, November 9 | |
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast & Networking |
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Day-One Recap / Day Two Kick-Start |
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Build Resilient Leaders & Change Proof Work Cultures | Adam Markel |
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM | Lunch / Closing Keynote |
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Final Remarks: Wrap-Up & Dismissal |
Attending The Pinnacle Experience
Hear from The Pinnacle Experience facilitator, Stacy Stout, FSMPS, CPSM, on the impact this event holds.
Take a look at the sessions and recap from last year’s Pinnacle Experience in Las Vegas, NV.
The Pinnacle Experience will be hosted at the Four Seasons Hotel in Minneapolis, MN. Grab your group rate of $275/night.
Registration
Registration rates:
Members: $1149
Nonmembers: $1249
Fellows and Minority Owned Businesses: $1049
Safety & Well-being
We are committed to ensuring that all individuals feel safe and valued when participating in our programs. Discrimination, harassment, or any form of disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. By participating in this program, you are acknowledging your commitment to adhere to our code of conduct policy.
For your well-being, and the community’s safety, if you’re experiencing illness or flu-like symptoms, we kindly request that you refrain from attending the event. We support your choice to wear a mask at any of our events and ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions for a safe and inclusive environment.
Please complete the statement of interest form below to receive access to registration and discounted hotel reservation link.
The Pinnacle Experience Advisory Committee
Facilitator:
Stacy Stout, FSMPS, CPSM
Advisors:
Craig Galati, FAIA, FSMPS
Kayla McCause, CPSM
Damion Morris, CPSM
Cricket Robertson, FSMPS, CPSM
Jennifer Van Vleet, CPSM