Global Valuation Conference 2026

This session sets the stage with a high-level economic update examining the global forces shaping today’s valuation environment. Our economist will unpack the key trends, risks, and opportunities that valuers need to understand to interpret market movements and provide informed, resilient advice.

A forward-looking discussion on the convergence of international valuation standards, including the role of IVS in supporting consistent, high-quality valuation practice worldwide. The session will examine how global standards align with regulatory priorities, including IOSCO’s emphasis on robust valuation information in financial reporting, and consider upcoming developments that may shape the future of valuation practice.

This panel explores how different valuation disciplines: real estate, parts & machinery, arts & antiques, & business can evaluate what truly makes a living space “valuable”. By bringing together experts with diverse methodologies and lenses, we’ll examine how design, location, amenities, environmental performance, community factors, and market trends interact to shape value. The discussion aims to highlight how an integrated, cross-disciplinary approach can lead to more accurate assessments and better decision-making for developers, investors, policymakers, and residents.

RICS representatives will give a variety of updates surrounding new guidance and standards in the valuation sphere.

This session takes a grounded, practical look at how AI technologies are being applied across the valuation world today. Experts will explore real use cases from automated data extraction and advanced modelling to quality assurance and client reporting and discuss how these tools enhance efficiency, accuracy, and professional judgement rather than replace it. The panel will offer a balanced view of current capabilities, emerging opportunities, and the safeguards the profession needs as AI becomes an everyday part of valuation practice.

This session presents a detailed case study focused on valuation in a complex, high-risk environment. It will explore due diligence requirements, risk assessment, documentation and governance, and how valuation decisions can have significant legal and compliance implications providing a strong foundation for the subsequent Legal & Compliance session.

This session provides an essential legal and compliance update for valuation professionals, covering developments in professional indemnity insurance, emerging AI-related legal obligations, and evolving expectations from valuation compliance offices. Experts will outline the key risks, protections, and regulatory shifts shaping day-to-day practice. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to remain compliant, well-protected, and prepared for the next wave of regulatory change.

This panel brings together experts to discuss how evolving ESG expectations are influencing valuation across both residential and commercial property sectors. From energy performance and carbon disclosures to social impact and governance considerations, the panel will explore how these factors are reshaping risk assessments, marketability, and long-term value. Attendees will gain insight into emerging standards, data challenges, and the practical implications for valuation professionals working in an increasingly sustainability-driven marketplace.