The Fifth International Conference on New Development of Valuation was successfully held by the School of MBA at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China with support from IACVA from December 5th to 6th in 2015.  The theme of this conference is “Appraisal, Financial Development and Economic Transformation”.

On December 5, Mr. William A. Hanlin, President & CEO of IACVA, presented for the conference "Public Private Partnership (PPP) - An Opportunity for Valuation".  Based on his own practical experiences, Mr. Hanlin discussed the current development situation and the future trends of the international financial and assets appraisal industry around the world.

Over 100 experts and scholars from CAS (China Appraisal Society), ASA (American Society of Appraisal), IACVA, RICS, Asset Appraisal Research Center of Xia Men University, the Financial School of Capital University of Economics and Business, stakeholders from governments, business, and non-governmental organizations, academics, policymakers, and appraisal institutes attended the conference.