2026 WIN Conference

Join us for a dynamic, full-day conference designed to elevate, connect, and empower professionals across the real estate industry. The WIN Conference brings together nationally recognized leaders in appraisal, brokerage, development, investment, and philanthropy for meaningful dialogue on leadership, collaboration, innovation, and the evolving future of real estate.

The program features keynote presentations, expert-led instruction, an interactive real estate roundtable, and dedicated networking and professional development sessions. Attendees will gain insight into brokerage and appraisal collaboration, the mission and future of The Appraisal Foundation, community-driven development and revitalization, artificial intelligence in professional practice, and the interconnected roles that shape healthy real estate markets.

Throughout the day, participants will have opportunities to engage directly with industry leaders, build lasting professional relationships, and explore pathways to leadership within the profession. Whether you are an established professional or an emerging leader, the WIN Conference offers valuable education, strategic insight, and purposeful connection within the real estate community.

Agenda

7:30 – 8:15 Registration & Networking

8:15 – 8:30 Welcome & Opening Remarks:  Vanessa Hall, 2025 – 2026 WIN Committee Chair

8:30 – 9:30 Morning Keynote Presentation:  Debbie Gallimore, CCIM, CIPS

Moderators:  Kelli Mayhew, MAI, SRA  & Vanessa Hall, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS

9:30 – 10:00 Networking & Professional Development   with Linda Nelson

10:00 – 12:00 Featured Speaker & Instructor:  Kelly Davids, President of The Appraisal Foundation

12:00 – 12:30 Lunch Break*

12:30 – 1:30 Real Estate  Roundtable

  Heather Placer Mull, MAI, SRA, ARA, CCIM, ASA 

                                Claire Aufrance, MAI, SRA

                                Ashley Johnson, MAI, SRA, R/W-AC

Moderator:  Erica Butler, MAI

1:30 – 2:30 Afternoon Keynote Presentation:  Megan Oglesby, The Congdon Foundation

2:30 – 3:00 Networking & Professional Development  with Linda Nelson 

3:00 – 4:45 Featured Speaker & Instructor:  Chandra Mast, CGA, BCA, GRI, Red Rose Appraisals

4:45 – 5:00 Closing Remarks:  Vanessa Hall, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS

8:30 am | Morning Keynote Presentation | Debbie Gallimore

Debbie Gallimore will engage in a conversational Q&A presentation with Vanessa Hall and Kelli Mayhew covering real estate brokerage, understanding the professional path to becoming a real estate broker and how the interactions between brokers, investors and appraisers impact healthy real estate markets.

9:30 am | Networking & Professional Development   | Linda Nelson

During the morning break, Linda Nelson will introduce and facilitate a network building and professional development activity to engage attendees and inject some fun into our day.  Morning speakers will be available to meet with attendees and answer questions.  

10:00 am | Presentation Title | Kelly Davids

Kelly Davids, President of The Appraisal Foundation, will address the history of TAF and it’s evolving responsibilities, the importance of stakeholder engagement and collaboration among the real estate related professions, and how TAF is strategically focused on pushing its mission forward.  

12:30 pm | Real Estate Roundtable | Heather Placer Mull, Claire Aufrance, Ashley Johnson

Our panelists will address the connection between leadership, collaboration and professional practice in real estate.  Let by Erica Butler, the panelists will focus on the distinctions in practice between investors, developers, brokers, appraisers, and the lending community.  The panel will explore how those pillars of real estate practice work together, and separately, to protect and promote public trust and impact communities.  

1:30 pm | Afternoon Keynote Presentation | Megan Oglesby

Megan Oglesby will address how real estate development can build revitalization and community engagement, bolster economic stability and create new opportunities in struggling markets.   Megan will delve into the history of the redevelopment of Congdon Yards in High Point, NC, and discuss how The Congdon Foundation continues to expand the positive influence of that development within the Carolina Core region of North Carolina.   

2:30 pm | Networking & Professional Development   | Linda Nelson

During the afternoon break, Linda Nelson will introduce and facilitate a network building and professional development activity to engage attendees and inject some fun into our day.  Afternoon speakers will be available to meet with attendees and answer questions.  

3:00 pm | Presentation Title | Chandra Mast

Chandra Mast will present on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on real estate professionals and investors, and demonstrate how to utilize AI regularly and reliably in professional practice.  Chandra will address how the use of AI has been revolutionary for real estate specifically, and why women are uniquely poised to lead  its expanded implementation in real estate.  

Lunch will be provided for all conference attendees. CE is pending from the NCAB.

Following the program, guests are warmly invited to attend an evening reception hosted by the North Carolina Chapter of the Appraisal Institute from 5:00–7:00 PM at Lost Worlds Brewing, 1100 Metropolitan Avenue, Suite 165, Charlotte, NC 28204. Please note that registration for the reception is separate; a link with additional details will be shared soon.