The Rise AV Elevate Programme:

Programme Benefits:

The Rise AV Elevate Programme delivers tangible benefits for you, your organisation, and the wider AV industry.

For You: Personal Growth and Career Advancement

• Develop Practical Leadership Skills: Master key areas such as leading from strength, inspiring and motivating your team, profit and loss (P&L) management, performance management, navigating ambiguity and transition, and effective feedback.
• Receive Targeted Coaching and Personalised Development: Tailored guidance to address your specific needs and goals.
• Create a Personal Leadership Toolkit: Develop practical resources that you can apply immediately in your role.
• Forge a Powerful Cross-Industry Network: Connect with an invaluable cohort of peers and industry leaders.
• Gain Access to Senior Industry Mentors: Learn from the best and expand your professional circle.

For Your Organisation: Strengthened Leadership and Performance

• Invest in High-Potential Future Leaders: Nurture your top talent for senior roles.
• Strengthen Leadership Pipelines: Cultivate diverse, well-equipped talent ready for advancement.
• Improve Business Performance: Improve overall organisational effectiveness through enhanced leadership capabilities.
• This is a heavily discounted programme, specifically tailored to women in AV.

For the Industry: Driving Diversity and Community

• Drive gender diversity in leadership across AV sectors.
• Build a network of empowered women changing the face of AV.
• Demonstrate your commitment to inclusive industry growth.

What You’ll Walk Away With

• A personalised leadership development plan, built during the programme.
• A toolkit of strategies and frameworks for day-to-day leadership.
• Access to a lasting network of peers and mentors.
• Continued support through check-ins and informal mentor touchpoints.
• Structured post-programme reviews at 6 and 12 months to track progress and impact.

For Employers – Ongoing Support & Lasting ROI

• Immediate business impact through applied projects.
• Greater retention of emerging leaders.
• Reduced cost and time in filling senior roles.
•  Improved engagement and loyalty from delegates who feel seen, invested in, and supported.
• As an employer, you’ll receive support and guidance to continue your delegate’s development through in-house programmes, follow-on coaching, or future Rise AV opportunities.

AV-Specific Outcomes

• Industry mentorship from senior AV professionals.
• Cross-functional networking across integration, live events, residential, and manufacturing.
• Contextualised learning for AV: leading in technical spaces, managing complex project environments, and influencing across matrixed structures.

Programme Agenda and Timelines:

This programme features a dynamic mix of learning formats designed for deep engagement and practical, measurable outcomes.

Programme Duration: October – December 2025 (~6 weeks)

Understanding the Mentor's Role

Each learning group is strategically matched with an experienced Mentor, a senior AV leader of any gender who is dedicated to your success. They will:

• Attend key sessions to provide continuity and gain valuable insights.
• Coach and Guide the Group Challenge: Help you navigate real-world problems.
• Share Strategic Insight and Lived Experience: Offer invaluable wisdom from their careers.
• Help Expand Your Professional Network: Open doors to new connections.

These mentors provide essential support, inspiration, and practical guidance throughout your Rise AV Elevates journey.

Pricing

This is a premium, career-defining opportunity typically valued at around £2,000 per delegate. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we're able to offer it at a heavily subsidised rate.

Tiered Pricing

To make this opportunity accessible to businesses of all sizes, we offer tiered pricing based on your company's employee count or annual revenue:

• £195 per delegate - Start-up Business
• Fewer than 10 employees OR annual revenue under £1 million
• £395 per delegate – Small Business:
  • Fewer than 50 employees OR annual revenue between £1 million and under £10 million
• £695 per delegate – Medium Business:
  • Between 51 and 250 employees OR annual revenue between £10 million and £50 million
• £995 per delegate – Large Business:
  • Over 251 employees OR annual revenue exceeding £50 million

*A 15% discount will be applied for more than one delegate from the same company.

**No payment will be taken at the time of application. 

Funding Your Participation

The delegates' employer typically covers fees, as this programme is a valuable investment in your professional development. Most companies have an annual learning and development (L&D) budget specifically allocated for opportunities like this, so don't hesitate to ask your line manager.

If you're interested in applying but are unsure about how to approach your employer regarding funding, please don't hesitate to email Rachael at rachael@rise-av.com. She can provide guidance and support to help you secure your spot.

Why There's a Fee

The fee for this programme isn't just about covering costs; it plays a vital role in ensuring a high-quality experience and participant commitment. Your investment directly supports:

This investment demonstrates the true value of the programme and ensures delegates are fully committed to making the most of this exceptional opportunity.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Secure your spot in the 2025 cohort!

Applications are now open, and you will be contacted by mid-August if you have been successful.

• Limited to 35 delegates to ensure a personalised and impactful experience.
• Open to self-nominated or employer-nominated women leaders.
• A modest programme fee reflects the exceptional value and ensures participant commitment.
• No payment will be taken at the time of application. Once you’ve been accepted into the programme, you and your line manager will receive a payment link to confirm your place. Your place is only confirmed once payment is received.

Key dates:

• Application deadline: 31 July 2025
• Application success notification: early August 2025
• Payment received: 31 August 2025
• Programme Duration: October – December 2025 (~6 weeks)