Lay of the Land Conference Schedule
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Data Centers and the Land They Demand
While data centers provide major benefits through cloud computing and AI, they also face significant challenges related to energy use, costs, infrastructure, and regulation. This session examines current constraints, development implications, and emerging solutions shaping future data center development.
Understanding the Residential Development Process
This panel examines the full residential development lifecycle, from land acquisition and entitlements to delivering build-ready lots. The discussion highlights key considerations around timing, cost, and risk that influence development outcomes and land value.
Unlocking Land Value Through Mining
This session gives landowners and investors the tools to assess mining potential and make decisions that maximize long-term value. Learn which materials matter in Florida, what drives profitability, and how to navigate permitting and market challenges.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Legislative Update
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, District 27
Florida’s Economic Outlook
Dr. Parrish will discuss the current economic outlook for the state, including signals about the path of both fiscal and monetary policy. He will also discuss the current threats to the economy and how those threats may affect property markets.
Lay of the Land® Market Report
The Lay of the Land Market Report remains a trusted benchmark for annual land sales and statewide market trends. This panel builds on that foundation, with Saunders Land advisors offering current insights from the field across key asset classes. Backed by the most current land sales data collected by the Saunders Research team, this session provides timely perspectives and practical guidance for the 2026 Florida real estate market.
The Lay of the Land® conferences are organized and sponsored exclusively by Saunders Real Estate and are offered to our clients, landowners, and related interests. This is our primary audience, and space is limited, we respectfully ask that real estate brokers and licensed associates outside of our brokerage do not attend the event.