Registration opens for annual NOMAR economic and real estate conference

Photo caption: Image of last year’s conference. Photo courtesy NOMAR.

Early bird registration is currently open for the 13th Annual Economic and Real Estate Forecast Symposium.

The event is hosted by the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR) and its commercial investment division. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, October 5, at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center.

According to a news release, the conference brings together experts in real estate, finance and banking, government, and academia to evaluate and discuss real estate and financial markets, analyze trends and share predictions. This year’s theme, “Adapting to Unpredictability,” will examine risk factors in the industry. Early bird tickets cost $60 and will increase to $75 after August 1.

“The annual Forecast Symposium gathers the brightest minds in real estate, providing invaluable education and expert insights into regional market conditions and the economy,” Mignon Richard Díaz, conference chairwoman, said in a news release. “We recommend the event as an exceptional opportunity for real estate practitioners and others to stay informed about the factors shaping the industry and impacting consumer choices.”

The full-day symposium features speakers and panel discussions on a variety of topics. These include a perspective on the economy, the challenge of underwriting today, insurance and the environment, the evolving development model, as well as closing remarks by Guy Williams, president and CEO of Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Co.

The speaker list includes Dr. Gary Wagner, business economist and endowed chair at the University of Louisiana Lafayette; Brian Andrews, senior instructor at E.J. Ourso College of Business, LSU Department of Finance, and executive director of the Real Estate Research Institute, Louisiana State University; and Louis David, interim president and CEO of the New Orleans Business Alliance.

“Our carefully curated agenda covers a wide range of topics, providing attendees with actionable insights to drive their businesses forward,” Lance Ginn, conference co-chair, said in the news release. “The Forecast Symposium also connects the real estate community in a day-long educational setting while shedding light on data that drives innovation.”

“Skyrocketing flood insurance costs and rising interest rates are just a few of the factors impacting disposable incomes and purchasing power,” David Keller, conference co-chair, said in the news release. “Our panelists and speakers will offer diverse and expert perspectives on how these forces and other economic conditions may be impacting pricing, inventory, activity, and lending activity.”

For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

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