2026 Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC)
About LDAC
Where Future Leaders Are Made
The Leadership Development and Advisory Council brings designated and associate members to Washington, D.C. each year to build leadership skills and shape the future of the profession. Participants rotate through four facilitated discussions, so every attendee has a voice in every topic. Those conversations generate ideas and recommendations shared directly with Appraisal Institute leadership, informing the organization's priorities. LDAC is one of the organization's premier leadership development programs and has helped shape many of the Appraisal Institute's national leaders. Advocacy on Capitol Hill is part of the week, but it's one outcome of a much larger leadership development experience.
2026 LDAC By the Numbers
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May 20-22, 2026 Washington, D.C. |
3 Days of discussion, collaboration, and advocacy |
Up to 45 AI CE Points available |
2026 Session Themes
Three Days of Honest Conversation
LDAC 2026 brought together member leaders for working sessions on leadership, communication, and the future of the profession. Participants rotated through four facilitated discussions led by nationally recognized appraisers, ensuring every attendee had the opportunity to contribute to each conversation.
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George Koiso, MAI Are we playing to win, or just playing to not lose? A challenge to move beyond defense and lead with intention. |
Chris Stickney, MAI Consistency in communication is not a soft skill. It is the foundation of trust, accountability, and strong organizations. |
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Hilary Jones, MAI, AI-GRS, CHIA Stop fearing artificial intelligence and start figuring out how to use it. The appraisers who thrive will be the ones who adapt. |
Julian Rondello, MAI, CRE The future of the Appraisal Institute is not abstract. It is built by individual members, one contribution at a time. |
Advocacy in Action
People at the Table
Advocacy is one part of the LDAC experience, and this year it looked like members at the table.
This year, Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) addressed attendees in support of the Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act, legislation that would create a nationwide appraiser licensing system. Carlos Lopez of Nebraska met with Curt Bliamptis, Senior Policy Advisor for Chairman Mike Flood (R-NE). The California delegation connected with Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA). ADI partners John Nolan, MAI and Sergio Johnson of Fannie Mae continued work that began at one of the first Appraiser Development Initiative workshops in Baltimore. Every conversation this week matters.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
LDAC 2026 would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. Thank you to the organizations committed to the advancement of the valuation profession.
The Organizations That Made It Possible
The Bigger Picture
This Is What the Profession Looks Like When It Shows Up
LDAC exists because the valuation profession deserves a seat at the table, and because its future leaders deserve a place to grow. The Planning Committee and Discussion Leaders who make LDAC possible are member volunteers, reinforcing that this is a program built by members, for members. Programs like the Key Contact Program and the Appraiser Development Initiative are building the network and the pipeline. Moments like LDAC 2026 are where that work becomes visible. The conversation is still going.
LDAC 2027
Already Looking Forward to Next Year
Westin Washington DC Downtown | Washington, D.C.
May 26-28, 2027
Registration and program details for LDAC 2027 coming soon. Stay connected with the Appraisal Institute to be the first to know.
2026 LDAC Gallery