‘Elevate’ Your Leadership Skills

3/24/2026

Join facility leaders for two days of insight, strategy and connection at Elevate 2026, set for August 27-28 at The Westin in Nashville.  

Attendees of Elevate will experience: 

• Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium 
• Panel covering timely and trending industry topics 
• Executive keynote sessions and small-group breakouts designed for real-world impact 
• Curated networking experiences with fellow senior-level peers. 

In this video, we talk with Gretchen Catlin, an Elevate advisory board member and 2025 Elevate attendee, about her experience at the show and what you can expect if you join us in August. Catlin is the chief facilities and general services officer for the University of Maine System.