Mass Appraisal Valuation Symposium

IPTI, IAAO accepting topics for virtual symposium

The International Property Tax Institute and the International Association of Assessing Officers will present a joint (virtual) Mass Appraisal Valuation Symposium (MAVS 2026) on June 24-25, 2026, and are soliciting program topics for the symposium.

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The theme of the virtual MAVS is “Current Challenges and Opportunities in Mass Appraisal,” and IPTI and IAAO are inviting potential speakers to let them know if you would like to be included in the program. Areas of interest for session topics are:

Experiences in Developed/Developing Countries
Current Global Issues in Property Tax
Mass Appraisal in Turbulent Times
Recent Developments and Advancements
Challenges in the Valuation of Unique Properties
Mass Appraisal Applications in
Public and Private Sectors
Applications of Mass Appraisal to
Non-Residential Properties
Valuation and Taxation Challenges
Avoiding Appeals – Preventing Wrong
Decisions in Property Taxation Disputes
Dispute Resolution
Assessment and Valuation Issues
Application and Practice Using
Modern Technology
Processes and Valuation Procedures
Understandable Tax and Assessment Policies
Stakeholder Concerns
Communication with Politicians and Stakeholders
Public Acceptance
Reforming the Property Tax:
Opportunities and Challenges
Effective Management of Property Taxation
Understandable Tax and Assessment Policies
Data Management and Quality Control
Systems and Technology Development
Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal
Quality Assurance
Effective use of Mediation
Opportunities for Modernization and Improvement
Professional Standards and Ethics