The AI Accelerator for AEC Leaders

This is a 2-day workshop designed specifically for leaders of AEC firms. The workshop will equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to effectively integrate AI into their organizations. Held in Nashville, this event includes a blend of teaching, hands-on workgroups, 1:1 coaching, and peer collaboration.

The workshop is hosted at the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Owen is consistently ranked among the top 50 business schools in the United States, making it an ideal setting for executive-level learning and collaboration.

Your registration includes the full AI Accelerator experience:

Executive AI Training

• Two days of in-person executive workshops
• Practical frameworks for implementing AI inside your organization
• Real examples from AEC and professional services firms

Strategic Implementation

• A structured process to build your 90-day AI implementation plan
• Tools and templates you can immediately use with your leadership team
• A take-home AI Playbook to guide implementation after the event

Meals & Hospitality

• Breakfast and lunch provided both days
• Coffee and refreshments throughout the workshop
• An evening networking experience with fellow executives

Personalized Support

• 1:1 advisory session to help apply AI within your organization
• Guidance from experienced advisors and operators
• Access to the cohort of executives participating in the program

Community & Continued Learning

• Access to a private cohort of peers exploring AI adoption
• Opportunities for follow-up collaboration and support

The registration fee is $2,295 per attendee.

This includes the full two-day experience, training sessions, meals during the workshop, and continued support after the event.

Hotel accommodations are not included, but we provide a discounted room block at a nearby hotel within walking distance of the venue.

After you register, you will receive a custom booking link to reserve a discounted room at the Graduate Nashville.

The Graduate is a one-of-a-kind Nashville hotel located just a few minutes' walk from Vanderbilt’s Owen School of Business, making it the most convenient place to stay during the workshop.

This workshop is designed for senior leaders who want to move from AI curiosity to practical implementation.

It is especially valuable for:

• CEOs and Managing Partners of architecture, engineering, and consulting firms
• COOs and operational leaders responsible for improving efficiency and performance
• Technology and innovation leaders exploring how AI can create advantage in their organization
• Senior executives tasked with leading AI adoption across teams

Most attendees are leaders of mid-sized firms ($20M–$150M+) who see the potential of AI but want a clear strategy, practical tools, and a realistic roadmap for implementation.

Yes! We encourage it.

Many leaders choose to attend with a trusted member of their leadership team, such as a COO, technology leader, or operational executive. Bringing a partner often makes it easier to translate what you learn into action once you return to your organization.

Each participant must register individually, but attending together can help accelerate implementation and alignment.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to develop and execute an AI strategy within their organizations. The workshop covers topics such as governance, employee adoption, AI communication strategies, selecting and conducting pilots, mitigating risks, and more. You will leave with a customized 30/60/90-day AI action plan tailored to your firm’s needs.

The workshop includes a combination of presentations, interactive demos, hands-on workgroups, small group discussions, and 1:1 coaching sessions. The agenda is designed to maximize learning and provide practical, actionable insights that can be immediately applied within your organization.

Submit the interest form or email us directly at info@thrivence.com.

No technical or advanced AI experience is required.

This workshop is designed specifically for executives and decision-makers, not programmers or data scientists.

Many participants are leaders who:

• Have experimented with tools like ChatGPT or Copilot
• Are hearing about AI from their teams and peers
• Feel pressure to understand AI’s impact on their industry
• Want a clear, practical way to begin using AI strategically

The goal of the workshop is to help you cut through the noise, understand where AI actually creates value, and leave with a clear plan for applying it inside your organization.