Welcome to Dallas, Texas, and AI Connect 2015! Check your email each morning while you’re at the Appraisal Institute Annual Meeting for highlights of the day’s activities and a recap of the previous day’s happenings.

Here are a few events to look forward to this week:

Opening General Session   

You won’t want to miss today’s opening general session at 1:30 p.m. CDT in the Lone Star Ballroom B. This year’s keynote speaker is Dewitt Jones, one of America’s top professional photographers, who has worked as a freelance photographer for National Geographic for 20 years. He was nominated for two Academy Awards before turning 30 and has published nine books. Jones is recognized as a world-class lecturer and will share his knowledge of the creative process with Annual Meeting attendees. 

Welcome Reception

Appraisal Institute Region VIII and its chapters will host a reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CDT today in the Lone Star Ballroom Preconvene. Join your colleagues for an opportunity to network!

Things to Do in Dallas 

If you’re looking for something to do during your downtime at AI Connect, there’s no shortage of activities around Dallas, which features the largest urban arts district in the nation, as well as museums, nightlife, dining and shopping. Visit the “Explore Dallas” page for ideas.

Check out everything else AI Connect has to offer, including:

• Network with your peers; breakfast, lunch and cocktail receptions are included with registration.
• Choose from more than 50 exceptional education sessions.
• Earn up to 14 state CE hours and up to 90 Appraisal Institute CE points.
• See exhibits of the latest cutting-edge valuation products and services
• Attend the annual Appraisal Institute awards dinner.

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