South Dakota Land and Lending Conference

The South Dakota Land and Lending Conference, organized by the Ness School of Management and Economics, aims to enhance the understanding of real estate markets and their interactions with credit conditions and public policy decisions. The conference fosters collaboration among academic researchers, real estate professionals, lenders, policymakers, and students, promoting vital relationships within the industry. Scheduled at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, the event brings together notable speakers and experts to engage in discussions and panels that address challenges and opportunities in real estate.Key speakers include Joe Santos, a professor of economics at the Ness School and founder of The New York Times' DealBook, alongside various prominent figures such as the president and co-founder of Yale Budget Lab, a former deputy secretary of agriculture, and an economist from the National Association of Home Builders. Discussions will cover fiscal policy, credit channels, agricultural credit, and the rural economy. Additionally, the conference invites breakout session proposals from industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers, focusing on various real estate market topics relevant to the Upper Midwest and Great Plains. Potential session topics range from real estate valuations in volatile markets to strategies for raising capital for investments and land-use policies.Participants can expect practical insights and meaningful audience engagement from the sessions, which will be tailored to serve real estate professionals, lenders, private investors, policymakers, and academics. The conference provides a platform for sharing knowledge and strategies while addressing the complex economic landscape affecting real estate in the region. The event is designed to ensure that attendees leave with actionable insights and a deeper understanding of the interplay between agriculture, finance, and real estate markets.