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.

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

President, PetroVal


Moderated by Joe Anderson, MAI, President 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

Sr. Financial Specialist – Residential Real Estate

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