For the API to move forward on strategic initiatives, such as ESG and evolving the regulatory frameworks to support innovative products for our members, their clients and the broader industry, the API board has appointed an Innovation Futures Advisory Group. The Future of Profession report that was finalised late last year and that had input from so many members and stakeholders. 

Committee members are key stakeholders across the industry, including valuation firms, data aggregators, owners & clients. The chair is Tyrone Hodge, a past API Chair.

The key objectives of this committee are to:

  • Advise the API in the development of new areas of professional practice, ethical behaviour, product and services, education and professional conduct that reflect and keep pace with technological developments in the property industry
  • Keep the Board and the API informed on new and emerging technologies that will enhance member value to their client
  • Provide thought leadership on legal, legislative, policy and industry issues and opportunities relating to new and emerging technologies  
  • Engage with the API membership on issues arising out of emerging technologies as well as upskilling our members 
  • Promote and support new API standards, products and services, addressing new and emerging technologies  
  • Identify advocacy issues for the benefit of members looking to innovate and activate new work areas/products

This committee will provide recommendations to the Board to enable the Board to lead the industry, supported by management, through this transformative period for the benefit of API members.

We encourage members to engage with this new Board appointed Committee, by providing any feedback, ideas or suggestions that you feel are relevant to be tabled with this group including emerging technologies, suggested frameworks, product disruption etc. Please email the committee secretariat Catherine Austin at [email protected].