Lay of the Land®
Built on more than 30 years of experience, the Lay of the Land® Conference brings the trusted insight and perspective of our regional gatherings to a national stage. In April 2027, join landowners, investors, and industry leaders from across the country in Atlanta, Georgia, for thoughtful market analysis, meaningful connections, and strategic dialogue.
Be part of the moment that brings the entire Saunders Land community together,
shaping the future of land and investment on a national stage.
Featured Sessions
TUESDAY, APRIL 20
Economic Outlook
This session will examine the economic conditions shaping capital flows, land values, and development strategy across the nation. Dr. Parrish will provide perspective on monetary and fiscal policy, broader market pressures, and the risks most likely to influence investment decisions and real asset performance in the years ahead.
TUESDAY, APRIL 20
Disciplined Multifamily Development
This panel will explore the conditions influencing apartment development, from product type and market positioning to project execution in today’s investment environment.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
Emerging Capital Markets
With expectations recalibrating around the cost of capital, investors are weighing asset quality, income durability, debt availability, and execution certainty with renewed discipline across capital markets.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
Conservation Land Strategy
This conversation will reflect on the evolution of large-scale land conservation and the role easements play in stewardship, tax strategy, and generational land planning.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
Agricultural Private Equity Panel
This panel brings together institutional investors and private equity leaders active in the agricultural land space to discuss how capital is being deployed in today's market. Panelists will explore how asset quality, income durability, and execution certainty are shaping underwriting standards and deal structures — and what it means for landowners, operators, and the future flow of capital into agriculture.
Registration Packages
In Person Registration
Join us in Atlanta for all three days of the Lay of the Land® Conference and connect face-to-face with 700+ landowners, investors, and industry leaders shaping the Southeast land market.
Virtual Registration
Attend from anywhere with live access to general sessions, keynote speakers, and select breakout sessions, plus the Lay of the Land® Market Report. Get access to expert insights right from your home.
Speaker Registration
For confirmed panelists and presenters at the Lay of the Land® Conference. This registration is reserved for speakers who have been invited to lead a session, join a panel, or present at the event.
Sponsor Registration
From exhibit space to premium visibility, our sponsorship packages help you build lasting relationships across the region. Explore sponsorship opportunities to find the right fit for your brand.
22nd
ANNUAL LAY OF THE LAND® CONFERENCE
700+
LANDOWNERS, INVESTORS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS
60+
EXPERTS SHAPING THE
CONVERSATION
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