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2024 Program
The Forecast Symposium connects the real estate community. Our carefully curated agenda covers a wide range of topics, providing attendees with actionable insights to drive their businesses forward.
Each year, the Forecast program revolves around a central, salient issue facing the real estate community. Previous themes addressed during the Symposium include:
2023: Adapting to Unpredictability
2022: Recognizing Risk in an Uncertain World
2021: Adapting to the Changing Dynamic in New Orleans and Louisiana
2020: The New Orleans Economy: Pivoting to the New Normal
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In 2024, our sessions and panels will address a central question:
New Orleans: Growth, Stabilization, or Disruption?
Agenda
8 AM - 9 AM - Registration and Continental Breakfast
9 AM - 10:30 AM - Session One: A Perspective on the Economy
Sponsored by Colliers Louisiana
Dr. Jessica Lautz, National Association of REALTORS
KC Conway, KCnomics, LLC
Dr. Gary Wagner, University of Louisiana Lafayette
Bob Bergeron, Crescent Title
10:30 AM - 11 AM - Break One
Sponsored by Gambel Communications
11 AM - 12 PM - Session Two: The Impact of Disruption in the Real Estate Industry
Sponsored by CoStar
Barrow Peacock, Louisiana Department of Insurance
James Cook, Jones Lang Lasalle
Allison Plyer, The Data Center
12 PM - 1 PM - Lunch
Sponsored by Home Bank
1 PM - 2 PM - Session Three: Economic Growth of Today & Tomorrow
Sponsored by OnPath Federal Credit Union
Moderator: Susan Bourgeois, Louisiana Economic Development
Jerry Bologna, Jefferson Economic Development Corporation
Louis David, New Orleans Business Alliance
Kelly DiMarco, Plaquemines Parish Economic Development
Chris Massingill, St. Tammany Corporation
Meaghan McCormack, St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation
2 PM - 2:30 PM - Break Two
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Session Four: Laissez Les Bon Temp Rouler...Or Not?
Sponsored by Roof Squad
Moderator: Walt Leger, New Orleans & Company
Jay Cicero, New Orleans Sports Foundation
Michael Sawaya, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Emery Whalen, QED Hospitality
3:30 PM - 4 PM - Session Five: It's Not Easy Being "Green:" The Green Revolution and Your Business
Sponsored by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company
Guy Williams, President and CEO
4 PM - 5 PM: Cocktail Reception
Sponsored by Crescent Title
*The program is approved for 6 hours of Real Estate license CE by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission, Vendor #8970/136, and 6 hours of Appraiser's license CE by the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board, Vendor #5017.