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Chapters offer education programs and events, and provide you the opportunity to gain leadership skills and give back to your community. Attend networking and social events with your local chapter.
Annual Conference 2026
Thank you for joining us at the 2026 Annual Conference! We were inspired by the conversations, connections, and ideas shared throughout the event. Stay tuned for highlights, resources, and more from this year's conference.
University Valuation Case Challenge
The University Valuation Case Challenge is a national real estate appraisal competition held during the 2026 Appraisal Institute Annual Conference. Sixteen teams from leading undergraduate real estate programs compete to analyze a real property and present their opinions on its highest and best use, covering design, construction, financing, and valuation.
Each team includes four undergraduate students and a faculty advisor. Presentations are judged by senior executives from top commercial real estate firms, offering students a chance to showcase their skills to major employers. Finalists from the semi-final round advance to the final presentations.
April 13 - 14, 2026 | Nashville, TN
Each team includes four undergraduate students and a faculty advisor. Presentations are judged by senior executives from top commercial real estate firms, offering students a chance to showcase their skills to major employers. Finalists from the semi-final round advance to the final presentations.
April 13 - 14, 2026 | Nashville, TN
Leadership Development and Advisory Council Conference
The Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC) is a group of dedicated appraisers who come together once a year in Washington, D.C., to formulate solutions to challenges faced by the appraisal profession.
LDAC Conference fosters creative thought from talented real estate appraisal professionals and generates future leaders of the Appraisal Institute. LDAC also establishes an appraiser presence in Congress demonstrating that the Appraisal Institute recognizes the importance of active involvement in the political process.
May 20-22 | Washington, DC
LDAC Conference fosters creative thought from talented real estate appraisal professionals and generates future leaders of the Appraisal Institute. LDAC also establishes an appraiser presence in Congress demonstrating that the Appraisal Institute recognizes the importance of active involvement in the political process.
May 20-22 | Washington, DC
Legislative Day
Join us for a dynamic day and a half of policy education, grassroots advocacy, and unparalleled networking opportunities!
Engage directly with Capitol Hill staff on critical public policy issues affecting appraisers, including appraisal waivers, hybrid appraisals, property data collectors, appraisal management companies, and more.
May 20-21 | Washington, DC
Expand Your Professional World
When you attend in-person events, you can:
- Share best practices.
- Stay apprised of changes in the profession.
- Gain strategies for current challenges.
- Learn ways to expand your practice.
- Connect with future employers, or employees.
- Take advantage of leadership opportunities.
- Give back to your local community.
Unlock the potential to build stronger professional relationships and grow your practice.