Commercial Appraisers, This One’s for You: Power, Perspective, and the Future of CRE Valuation
Commercial real estate is evolving fast—and so are the appraisers shaping its future. At the 2026 Appraisal Institute Annual Conference, you’ll find an unmatched lineup designed to equip commercial valuation professionals with the insights, strategies, and confidence to lead in a transforming market.
From navigating complex property types to mastering data control and building your expert witness game, this year’s commercial sessions are where growth meets opportunity.
Hear Directly from the Industry’s Decision Makers
Kick off the conference with Chief Appraisers Weigh In: Trends, Challenges, and Growth in the Profession, where senior valuation leaders from major financial institutions share what’s keeping them up at night and what they see on the horizon. Expect honest perspectives on risk, regulation, and how to keep your firm’s edge in a tightening market.
Unlock New Avenues for Growth
If you’re ready to expand your business, Expanding Your CRE Practice: Appraisal Strategies for High-Growth Opportunities is a must-attend. Learn how to tap into expert witness and litigation work, valuation for private equity and REITs, ESG advisory, and high-demand niches like data centers and cannabis. You’ll walk away with actionable frameworks for building durable revenue streams and stronger client relationships.
Sharpen Your Courtroom Edge
In Case Studies from the Stand: Effective Expert Testimony in Commercial Appraisal, discover how top practitioners handle cross-examination, defend key assumptions, and communicate valuation conclusions with clarity and credibility. It’s real-world insight you won’t find in a textbook.
Stay Ahead of the Market and Regulation Curve
This year’s Commercial Market & Regulatory Update brings you the latest on shifting policy and market forces, while Valuing Distressed Assets: Challenges, Strategies, and Market Realities dives deep into today’s most volatile sectors, like office, retail, and hospitality.
Then explore how Private REITs and Investor Confidence: The Role of Independent Appraisals is reshaping trust in valuation. You’ll see why MAI-designated appraisers are increasingly at the center of transparent, investor-grade valuation practices.
Get Smart About Data, Technology, and the Next Wave of Demand
The future of commercial appraisal data is here, ready or not. In The Future of Commercial Appraisal Data: Control, Competition, and Consequences, learn how commercial data ownership and AMC sharing are redefining competitiveness and professional integrity. Follow it up with The Role and Appraisal Needs of Data Centers in the Age of GenAI, a forward-looking session that connects today’s AI revolution with tomorrow’s valuation challenges.
Elevate Your Expertise and Network with Leaders
Cap off your experience by joining the Affordable Housing and LIHTC Appraisal deep dive, where experts unpack the complexities of restricted-income valuation, and the Movers and Shakers Panel, featuring leaders from top commercial firms sharing how they’re reimagining their businesses for the next decade.
And don’t miss the Commercial Stakeholders Forum, where chairs of major appraisal committees unite to discuss how we can align our profession with the needs of the broader CRE ecosystem.
Level Up at the 2026 Appraisal Institute Annual Conference
This year’s event is about transformation. Whether you’re leading a team, managing a firm, or carving your niche in new markets, the 2026 Annual Conference will give you tools, ideas, and connections that drive growth.
Join us and see where the future of commercial appraisal is heading, because it’s moving fast, and you deserve a front-row seat.
From navigating complex property types to mastering data control and building your expert witness game, this year’s commercial sessions are where growth meets opportunity.
Hear Directly from the Industry’s Decision Makers
Kick off the conference with Chief Appraisers Weigh In: Trends, Challenges, and Growth in the Profession, where senior valuation leaders from major financial institutions share what’s keeping them up at night and what they see on the horizon. Expect honest perspectives on risk, regulation, and how to keep your firm’s edge in a tightening market.
Unlock New Avenues for Growth
If you’re ready to expand your business, Expanding Your CRE Practice: Appraisal Strategies for High-Growth Opportunities is a must-attend. Learn how to tap into expert witness and litigation work, valuation for private equity and REITs, ESG advisory, and high-demand niches like data centers and cannabis. You’ll walk away with actionable frameworks for building durable revenue streams and stronger client relationships.
Sharpen Your Courtroom Edge
In Case Studies from the Stand: Effective Expert Testimony in Commercial Appraisal, discover how top practitioners handle cross-examination, defend key assumptions, and communicate valuation conclusions with clarity and credibility. It’s real-world insight you won’t find in a textbook.
Stay Ahead of the Market and Regulation Curve
This year’s Commercial Market & Regulatory Update brings you the latest on shifting policy and market forces, while Valuing Distressed Assets: Challenges, Strategies, and Market Realities dives deep into today’s most volatile sectors, like office, retail, and hospitality.
Then explore how Private REITs and Investor Confidence: The Role of Independent Appraisals is reshaping trust in valuation. You’ll see why MAI-designated appraisers are increasingly at the center of transparent, investor-grade valuation practices.
Get Smart About Data, Technology, and the Next Wave of Demand
The future of commercial appraisal data is here, ready or not. In The Future of Commercial Appraisal Data: Control, Competition, and Consequences, learn how commercial data ownership and AMC sharing are redefining competitiveness and professional integrity. Follow it up with The Role and Appraisal Needs of Data Centers in the Age of GenAI, a forward-looking session that connects today’s AI revolution with tomorrow’s valuation challenges.
Elevate Your Expertise and Network with Leaders
Cap off your experience by joining the Affordable Housing and LIHTC Appraisal deep dive, where experts unpack the complexities of restricted-income valuation, and the Movers and Shakers Panel, featuring leaders from top commercial firms sharing how they’re reimagining their businesses for the next decade.
And don’t miss the Commercial Stakeholders Forum, where chairs of major appraisal committees unite to discuss how we can align our profession with the needs of the broader CRE ecosystem.
Level Up at the 2026 Appraisal Institute Annual Conference
This year’s event is about transformation. Whether you’re leading a team, managing a firm, or carving your niche in new markets, the 2026 Annual Conference will give you tools, ideas, and connections that drive growth.
Join us and see where the future of commercial appraisal is heading, because it’s moving fast, and you deserve a front-row seat.