Palihouse Hyde Park Village
1509 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
4 min walk to venue
$300/night
Altitude attendee rate
The people redefining how insurance works
About the event
What is Altitude?
Ascend Altitude brings insurance leaders together for the conversations that don’t always happen on a conference stage. It’s a chance to talk openly about what’s working, what isn’t, the bets that didn’t go according to plan, and why.
Designed for CEOs, CFOs, COOs, finance leaders, and operations executives, it’s an event for candid conversations, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections with the people shaping what’s next in insurance.
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Featured speakersMore speakers to be announced.Have something you want to share?Get in touch
Luke Solomou
COO, Marsh McLennan Agency
Ann Casey
CFO, World Retail
Alison Welch
Sr. Manager, Billing Operations at The Baldwin Group
Andrew Wynn
President, Ascend
Chris Peabody
Director of Partnerships, Ascend
Agenda
- 5:00 PMWelcome Reception @ HOMEKick off Altitude with drinks and bites in an intimate, Japanese-inspired listening lounge
- 9:00 AMBreakfast and ArrivalsFeaturing an in-house craft barista and chef-prepared breakfast
- 10:00 AMWelcome
- 10:15 AMPanel — Hard Lessons at High Altitudes
- 11:00 AMBreak
- 11:15 AMMain Stage Presentation
- 12:00 PMLunch
- 1:00 PMBreakout Sessions
- 2:00 PMBreak
- 2:30 PMPanel — Building the Future of Insurance Financial Operations
- 3:30 PMClosing Remarks
- 4:00 PMEnd of Day
- 6:00 PMAltitude Closing CelebrationFood, drinks, and activations in a setting that captures the best of Tampa
- MorningAltitude Experiences [Optional]Choose from hands-on experiences alongside the Ascend team, including a Barry's class, brunch cooking, hat customization, and candle making
Accommodations
Where to stay
Both Altitude hotels are boutique properties in the heart of Hyde Park — thoughtfully designed and made for a memorable stay. Booking details will be shared with confirmed attendees.
Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection
1207 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
4 min drive to venue
$299/night
Altitude attendee rate
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