State of Atlanta Conference

Dear Real Estate Professionals,

Don't miss the event of the year! The 26th Annual State of Atlanta Conference happens only once a year, and it's one of the best values in appraisal education. Your full day registration includes:

7 hours of high-quality continuing education
Continental breakfast and beverage breaks throughout the day
A banquet lunch
An evening reception with appetizers and two drink tickets
Valuable networking with fellow appraisers and industry leaders
Space is limited, so reserve your seat today!

See details and registration information below. See you there!

Best regards,

Suzanne Brockway

Executive Director

The 26th Annual State of Atlanta Conference is coming in for a landing on October 8, 2026, at the Cobb Energy & Performing Arts Center. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, colleagues, and peers for a dynamic day of learning, networking, and insight!

Before we land on what's next for Atlanta real estate, we're covering many runways - economy, residential trends, Georgia Tech's Midtown expansion, repurposing of the historic Biltmore Hotel, and industrial, data centers, retail, office, and multifamily markets.

Earn up to 7 hours of CE credit (3.5 hours per session)!

This outstanding program is approved for Georgia and South Carolina Real Estate

Appraisers, Salespersons, and Brokers CE credit.

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REGISTRATION

State of Atlanta (Full Day) - 15% Bundle Discount

Part 1: Morning Session & Lunch

$175 (AI Members) / $185 (Non AI Members)

Part 2: Afternoon Session & Lunch

$175 (AI Members) / $185 (Non AI Members)

Chapter Q4-2026 Lunch Meeting (Only)

A Big Thank You to Our Gold Sponsor!

We extend our gratitude to all of our sponsors whose unwavering support has been instrumental in the success of this annual event. Their commitment enhances our educational opportunities and fosters vibrant networking that strengthens the real estate appraisal profession and community.

GOLD SPONSOR

StempleCrites, LLC

Atlanta, GA

stemplecrites.com

MORNING SESSION - 9:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

PROGRAM MODERATOR

Joe Anderson, MAI

Founder, PetroVal

Moderated by Joe Anderson, MAI, Founder of PetroVal, the morning session brings together experts across economics and real estate to address topics of significant relevance to today's Atlanta Area market. Domonic Purviance of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will open with an assessment of current economic conditions and forecast trends affecting real estate. Eugene James of MarketNsight will then provide a current overview of residential market conditions in the Atlanta metro area. The session concludes with a presentation by Kevin Byrne of the University Financing Foundation (TUFF) on Georgia Tech's strategic expansion into Midtown Atlanta, tracing the growth of Tech Square, TUFF's role in supporting Georgia Tech, and the repurposing of the historic Biltmore Hotel.

Domonic Purviance

Subject Matter Expert within the Supervision Regulation & Credit Division

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Topic: Economic conditions and forecast trends affecting real estate

Eugene James

Chief Market Strategist

MarketNsight

Topic: Current overview of the Atlanta metro residential market

Kevin Byrne

President & CEO

The University Financing Foundation (TUFF)

Topic: Georgia Tech's strategic expansion into Midtown Atlanta and the repurposing of the historic Biltmore Hotel

A Big Thank You to Our Lunch Sponsor!

LUNCH SPONSOR

Appraisal Institute Insurance Trust

aiinsurancetrust.org

AFTERNOON SESSION - 1:50 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The afternoon session dives into the pulse of metro Atlanta's commercial real estate market, moderated by Joe Anderson, MAI, Founder of PetroVal. Things kick off with the Industrial Market Panel, featuring Bilijack Bell of Wilson Hull & Neal and Ben Stafford of Pattillo Industrial Real Estate. Chris Clark, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber, follows with a timely look at the data center boom and its impact on the region. Amy Fingerhut of CBRE then delivers a sharp read on the retail landscape, setting up a robust Office Market Panel with John Poulos of SK Commercial Realty, Steven Barton of CBRE, and Brooks Morris of CRESA. Shea Campbell of CBRE closes out the session with insight into the multifamily market

Bilijack Bell

Partner

Wilson Hull & Neal

Topic: Industrial Market Panel

Ben Stafford

VP – New Investments

Pattillo Industrial Real Estate

Topic: Industrial Market Panel

Amy Fingerhut

Sr. Vice President, Atlanta Retail Services Group

CBRE

Topic: Retail Market

John Poulos

Executive VP, Managing Director of Tenant Representation, Principal

SK Commercial Realty

Topic: Office Market Panel

Steven Barton

Sr. Vice President

CBRE

Topic: Office Market Panel

Brooks Morris

Executive Managing Principal

CRESA

Topic: Office Market Panel

Chris Clark

President & CEO

Georgia Chamber

Topic: Data Centers

Reagan L. Hardwick

Senior Vice President

NVC

Topic: Data Centers

Bo Sikes

Investment Sales Associate

CBRE

Topic: Multifamily Market

A Big Thank You to Our Reception Sponsors!

RECEPTION SPONSOR

Southern Skyline Valuations

Atlanta, GA

skylinevalue.com

RECEPTION SPONSOR

Cushman & Wakefield

Atlanta, GA

cushmanwakefield.com

EVENT SCHEDULE

October 8, 2026

8:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m.	Breakfast, Networking, & Check-In
9:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.	Presentations, Part 1 (Morning Session)
12:20 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.	Lunch, Chapter Meeting & Installation of 2027 Officers & Directors Sponsored by AI Insurance Trust
1:50 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Presentations, Part 2
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Reception Sponsored by Southern Skyline Valuations & Cushman & Wakefield

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The Appraisal Institute has approved continuing education as follows: 17.5 points for Part 1 and 17.5 points for Part 2. The Georgia and South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Boards have approved 3.5 hours per part (TOTAL OF 7 HOURS) of real estate appraiser and real estate sales & broker credit.

100% attendance is required for credit.

THANK YOU SILVER SPONSORS!

THANK YOU SUPPORTERS!

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