2026 Real Estate Symposium

2026 Real Estate Symposium – 5-Hour Continuing Education Course Description

The 2026 Real Estate Symposium brings together leading economists, valuation professionals, market participants, and technology experts to examine the trends shaping today's real estate environment. Through five hours of continuing education, participants will gain valuable insight into economic conditions, residential market dynamics, emerging commercial property sectors, artificial intelligence applications, and regional development initiatives. 

Topics include a comprehensive economic overview, current residential real estate trends, the growing impact of data centers on commercial real estate markets, the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence in valuation and real estate practice, and a case study highlighting large-scale mixed-use development with a focus on the Houston area and market transformation. Attendees will leave with practical knowledge of evolving market forces, technology-driven changes, and emerging property sector opportunities that can be applied in appraisal, valuation, lending, and real estate decision-making.