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.

In an ocean of information, leaders turn to FORECAST to navigate the currents that move our world.

Session One: A Perspective on the Economy

Danushka Nanayakkara, National Association of Home Builders

Gary Wagner, University of Louisiana Lafayette

Paul Hendershot, CoStar

9:00am – 10:30am

Session Three: Insurance & The Environment

Stephanie Hilferty & Kirk Talbot, LA State Legislature

Chip Kline, GIS Engineering

Mark Montiel, Montiel Hodge

1:45pm – 3:00pm

Session Two: The Challenge of Underwriting Today

Brian Andrews, Louisiana State University

John Zollinger, Home Bank

Hamilton Blanton , Bank Plus

Meghan Donelon, Red River Bank

Banking Panel moderated by Brian Andrews

11:00am – 12:30pm

Session Four: The Evolving Development Model

Louis David, New Orleans Business Alliance

Zach Kupperman, Kupperman Companies

Curtis Doucette, Jr., Iris Development

Michael Merideth, VPG Enterprise

Luis Banos, Felicity Property Co

Developer Panel, moderated by Louis David