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	Basics of Modelling in AVM
		20 June 2024, online seminar and workshop 
		60-minute-knowledge-session
		“To keep us warm” (Thomas Dimopoulus)
		On behalf of the Scientific & Organizing Board: Peter Ache, 
		Małgorzata Renigier-Biłozor, Artur Janowski, and Thomas Dimopoulos, we 
		are pleased to report the successful completion of our Global Online 
		Seminar titled "Basics of Modelling in AVM."
		As a follow-up event to the wonderful Presence Workshop in Cyprus in 
		spring 2024, we held the first 60-Minutes-Knowledge-Meeting on AVM 
		(Automated Valuation Modelling). 
		Enthusiasts for data modelling and working with AVM from nearly all over 
		the world came together to listen to the outstanding expert in the field
		Russ Thingam, USA, Arizona. 
		
		 
    
		
		
		The seminar took place on 20 June 2024 at 15:00 CET. Russ Thimgan is 
		an esteemed researcher and modelling analyst, who provided a highly 
		engaging introduction to real estate data modelling in the context of 
		AVM. Key topics covered included: Introduction to AVM modelling, linear 
		regression, random forest, machine learning techniques, feature 
		engineering and model training and testing. 
		We had an impressive turnout of 131 registrations, reflecting the 
		global interest and relevance of the topic, from 26 countries: 
		Argentina, Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, 
		Germany, Ghana, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Serbia, 
		Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, 
		Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay.
		Organisers and Collaborators
		The seminar was organised by: FIG (Commission 9); University of 
		Warmia and Mazury (Institute of Spatial Management and Geography & 
		Institute of Geodesy and Civil Engineering), Poland; Neapolis University 
		in Pafos, Cyprus.
		We are attaching a short video from the seminar which highlights key 
		insights and discussions. 
		https://youtu.be/zmX6m6blt_M 
		Upcoming Seminar and Feedback
		We are excited to announce that our next seminar will take place in 
		August 2024. As mentioned during our recent seminar, we will be sending 
		out a survey to gather opinions on the topics you would like to see 
		covered in future seminars. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us 
		tailor our sessions to meet your interests and needs.
		
		https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbvMVKBf3gN8-WpI4gP5GvZEW3hVB3edKWgFcTy1iNrRCPiA/viewform
		We would like to express our gratitude to all those who played a role 
		in organising and participating in this event. The seminar was a great 
		success, providing a comprehensive introduction to modelling in AVM and 
		facilitating valuable discussions on the latest techniques and 
		challenges in the field.
		We look forward to your continued participation and to welcoming you 
		at our next seminar in August/ September. You will receive exclusive 
		information about the seminar in advance.
		
		Organisers
		
			- Peter Ache, Chair of the FIG Commission 9 “Valuation and the 
			Management of Real Estate”
- Dr hab. inż. Małgorzata Renigier-Biłozor, University Professorr 
			hab. inż. Artur Janowski, University Professor
- Dr. Thomas Dimopoulos
		 
		Peter Ache, Chair of FIG Commission 9
		June 2024