2026 Fall Forum November 12

The Phoenix Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is excited to announced our annual Fall Forum on Real Estate Trends will be held on Thursday November 12th, 2026. As always, our forum will provide an overview of Arizona's economy, with local experts providing their view on development in central Arizona, along with presentations on specific property types. This year’s Fall Forum will be held at the same location as the previous one - (Desert Willow Conference Center – 4340 East Cotton Center, Suite 100). The forum will provide 7.0 hours of Continuing Education hours for the State of Arizona. There will be 7 presenters, speaking on a variety of topics as outlined below. This seminar includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and drinks and snacks throughout the day.

Full Price is $230, with a discount to A.I. members of $210

All appraisers are welcome!

Register here now by clicking this link! 

This year's panel of experts include:

• Craig Coppola, Lee & Associates, Keynote Speaker
• Thomas Maynard, GPEC, Water, Energy & Future AZ Development
• Scott Jarson, AZ Architect, Unique Homes
• Nate Nathan, Nathan & Associates, Land Market & Subdivisions
• Sean O'Neil, Memory Dynamics, Memory & Appraisers
• Jamie Swirtz, CBRE, Office Market update
• Dawn Gabel (Ryan) & Ashley Mahoney (Nossaman) - Expert Witness
• Clifford David (IPA) & David Smuckler (JLL) Multifamily Update
• Keri Scott, Sr Managing Director at Newmark - Industrial Market
• Melissa Fanelli, Stewart Title, Fraud Awareness

SanTan Brewing Downtown Chandler

On May 12, 2026 the Phoenix Chapter will hold our 1st quarter in-person networking event at the SanTan Distillery  from 5:00 - 6:00 pm, located at 495 E Warner Road,  followedy by dinner at their resturant in downtown Chandler at 8 S. San Marcos, Chandler Arizaon 85225.

There is no charge for the tour, but those choosing to attend dinner afterward will be at their own expense.

Who: All appraisers - need not be affiliated with the Appraisal Institute.  Bring a guest if you want, just add them when you register!
What: Tour of the Distillery at 495 E. Warner Rd, followed by dinner at 8 S. San Marcos Place, both in Chandler
When: Tuesday May 12, 2026 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm for the tour.
Where:  Distillery at 495 E. Warner, followed by dinner at 8 S. San Marcos Place
Why: To socialize, have fun, and talk with fellow appraisers about the profession.

Register here now by clicking this link!