Building Market Momentum & Opportunity

2026 Program & Media

The 2026 Forecast Symposium brought real estate professionals together to explore the economic trends, development activity, and market opportunities shaping Louisiana’s future. Under the theme “Building Market Momentum & Opportunity,” economists and industry leaders shared perspectives on commercial real estate, statewide growth, and adapting to technological change, with insights to help attendees navigate business decisions in the year ahead.

Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making these conversations possible. View the event gallery below, or dive into content by session.

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Session One

From emerging... Where is the momentum?

Speakers returning from the 2025 Symposium will give an update assessing how the current economic and real estate climate compares to last year, while providing analysis on where opportunities and momentum are currently seated.

8:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Session Two

Momentum in the economy

Two economists will share perspectives on the economy at the regional and national levels.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Session Three

Building opportunity in Louisiana

This panel discussion will center around economic development, connecting the dots between local successes and state initiatives.

11:20 AM - 12:30 PM

Keynote

Evolve or evaporate

In today's AI-driven world, the rules change overnight. New technology, new processes, new expectations. Organizations that adapt thrive. Those that do not get left behind. This high-energy presentation will deliver strategies that help attendees turn constant change into a competitive advantage.

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Session Four

Development?! In this economy?

Shifting gears, local industry leaders will shed light on how developers can gain traction even amidst a sometimes challenging context.

2:05 PM - 3:15 PM

Session Five

Dealmakers: From market momentum to deal, made

Subject matter experts in commercial real estate will analyze the retail, office, industrial and multifamily sectors, shedding light on how practitioners can capitalize on momentum in the market.

3:35 PM - 4:35 PM