2012 AI Annual Meeting | Call for Panels and Workshops

The Appraisal Institute invites proposals for panel sessions and workshops for the 2012 AI Annual Meeting on August 1-3, 2012, in San Diego, CA.

Please download and complete this application and e-mail to aimeetings@appraisalinstitute.org
by Monday, January 16, 2012.

All panelists and workshop organizers will be expected to define the proposed program's focus, and gather and review panelist submissions and presentations. Organizers also will be expected to attend their entire panel or workshop, and will be comped one day’s registration for the 2012 Annual Meeting. While no travel expenses will be provided, the AI Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to advance new ideas, solve vexing problems and advance cutting-edge solutions.

Panel Preferences

Panels should consist of 3-4 speakers, and a chair and should last for approximatelytwo hours. Each panelist will deliver a presentation or remarks, and approximately 30 minutes should be left for audience Q&A. Panel topics may include policy issues, industry problems or challenges, client needs, or highlight opportunities for the profession.

Your submission should include the following:

1. Panel Title


2. Panel Abstract (max. 300 words)


3. Names of speakers and chair, including affiliations, position and e-mail address


4. Abstract for each speaker’s remarks (max. 300 words)

Workshop Preferences

Workshops provide a platform for presenting novel ideas in a less formal and possiblymore focused way than the conference itself. The format for each workshop will be determined by the organizers, but it is expected that workshops will contain ample time for general discussion and engagement by all participants — not just those presenting papers. Workshops that foster interaction, discussion, collaboration and group problem-solving are especially encouraged.
Workshops length may be for as little as two hours or as long as seven hours.

Your submission should include the following:

1. Workshop Title


2. Workshop Abstract (max. 300 words)


3. Names of workshop participants, including affiliations, position, ande-mail addresses


4. Abstract of the goals and expected outcomes of the workshop (max. 300 words).

Questions? Contact Paula Cappelletti at 312-335-4184 or aimeetings@appraisalinstitute.org.

The Appraisal Institute is a global membership association of professional real estate appraisers, with nearly 23,000 members in nearly 60 countries throughout the world. Its mission is to advance professionalism and ethics, global standards, methodologies, and practices through the professional development of property economics worldwide.

Organized in 1932, the Appraisal Institute advocates equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the appraisal profession and conducts its activities in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Members of the Appraisal Institute benefit from an array of professional education and advocacy programs, and may hold the prestigious MAI, SRPA and SRA designations. Learn more at www.appraisalinstitute.org.