Career Pathways to Success

Day One — Wednesday, October 28

Discovering Your Path: Appraisal, Investment, Technology & Career Opportunity

1. 9:00–10:00
   REGISTRATION • CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST • EXHIBITORS • NETWORKING
   Conference arrival, resource tables and informal networking.
2. 10:00–10:03
   Conference Welcome
   Tamika Whitted — Chair, NSREA Conference Planning Committee
3. 10:03–10:08
   Academic Welcome
   Dr. Marcus S. Cox — Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Savannah State University
4. 10:08–10:16
   Official University Welcome & Opening Remarks
   Dr. Jermaine Whirl — President, Savannah State University
5. 10:16–10:25
   NSREA Welcome: The Vision for Career Pathways to Success
   Brian C. Cox — National President, NSREA
6. 10:25–10:29
   Conference Committee & Partner Recognition
   Recognition of Stephanie Majors, Christopher Hagan, sponsors and conference partners
7. 10:29–10:50
   The Legacy of NSREA: Opening Doors and Building Generations of Real Estate Appraisers
   William Murray
8. 10:50–11:00
   MORNING BREAK
   Exhibitors • Networking
9. 11:00–11:30
   National Keynote: The Future of the Appraisal Profession — Creating the Next Generation of Valuation Professionals
   Kelly Davids — President & CEO, The Appraisal Foundation
10. 11:30–11:50
    Your Path Into Appraisal: Education, Scholarships, Mentorship & Career Opportunities
    Briana Jackson — Appraiser Development Initiative
11. 11:50–12:15
    Beyond the Typical Appraisal: Building a Career in Specialized Valuation
    Byron Miller, SRA
12. 12:15–12:50
    Don't Wait Until Graduation: Building Your Path from First Investment to Real Estate Development
    Brian King
13. 12:50–1:20
    LUNCH & NETWORKING BREAK
    Informal lunch; no formal luncheon program
14. 1:20–1:55
    Becoming an Appraiser: Our Journey Through the NSREA National Appraisal Training Program
    Trainee Panel — Cornelius Henderson, Adrene Fredericks, Brandon Brown, Donald Berniyard & Sandiford McMcllough
15. 1:55–2:25
    From Career to Ownership: Reinventing Yourself and Building Opportunity in Real Estate & Financial Services
    Tyreo Harrison, CIC — Founder & CEO, ThinkLattice
16. 2:25–2:35
    AFTERNOON BREAK
    Exhibitors • Networking
17. 2:35–3:00
    From Appraiser to Industry Executive: Where Valuation, Technology & Leadership Meet
    Jeffrey Hogan, SRA, AI-RRS
18. 3:00–3:55
    The Future of Valuation: AI, Technology & the Changing Real Estate Profession
    Featured Technology Conversation — Oscar Sistrunk III, MAI; Cornelius Henderson; Jeffrey Hogan, SRA, AI-RRS
19. 3:55–4:00
    Day One Closing & Preview of Day Two
    Brian C. Cox

Day Two — Thursday, October 29

Building Your Path: Career Stacking, Entrepreneurship, Development & Community

1. 9:00–10:00
   COFFEE • EXHIBITORS • CAREER RESOURCES • NETWORKING
   Informal networking and resource tables
2. 10:00–10:10
   Day Two Welcome: Turning Career Knowledge Into Opportunity
   Brian C. Cox
3. 10:10–10:45
   Stacking Your Credentials: Turning a Real Estate Career Into a Real Estate Enterprise
   Brian C. Cox
4. 10:45–11:15
   Don't Choose Just One Lane: Building Multiple Career Pathways in Real Estate
   Bilal K. Shareef
5. 11:15–11:25
   MORNING BREAK
   Exhibitors • Networking
6. 11:25–11:55
   From Skill to Business: Building Savannah's Next Generation of Contractors, Entrepreneurs & Developers
   MarRonde Lumpkin-Lotson — City of Savannah Economic Development
7. 11:55–12:30
   Real Estate, Valuation & the Community: Fair Housing, Consumer Trust & Building Strong Communities
   Leigh Lester
8. 12:30–1:30
   CAREER PATHWAYS LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
   Formal buffet luncheon — Connecting Education, Industry, Leadership & Opportunity
9. 1:30–2:05
   AI as Your Business Development Partner: Building, Marketing & Scaling a Real Estate Business
   Cornelius Henderson
10. 2:05–2:15
    AFTERNOON BREAK
    Exhibitors • Networking
11. 2:15–2:50
    Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Real Estate: Understanding an Emerging Method of Investment and Exchange
    Oscar Sistrunk III, MAI
12. 2:50–3:05
    Career Pathways Call to Action: What Will Your Career Stack Look Like?
    Moderated student and audience engagement
13. 3:05–3:40
    BREAKOUT SESSIONS
    Choose one: NSREA Membership Sign-Up or Technology Demos (membership sign-up also available)
14. 3:40–3:48
    Reflections on Service, Leadership & the Future of NSREA
    Lawrence Netterville — Executive Vice President, NSREA
15. 3:48–3:55
    University Closing Remarks & Call to Action
    Dr. Marcus S. Cox
16. 3:55–4:00
    Official Conference Closing & Group Photograph
    NSREA + Savannah State University

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