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TORONTO — Altus Group Limited has announced registration for its 2026 ARGUS University Challenge is now open, closing Feb. 26.

The challenge invites teams of aspiring real estate professionals from around the globe to present a paper with their best investment analysis and recommendations based upon a fictitious real estate scenario.

Guided by a sponsoring professor, participants are assessed on their ability to leverage ARGUS Enterprise to deliver a clear, comprehensive analysis of a property’s future performance, a release reads.

It is meant to develop the next generation of CRE professionals in an industry going through unprecedented change.

“Through its academic program, Altus Group provides software and training to over 200 institutions globally, equipping students with the technical expertise and analytical mindset to thrive in a data-driven market,” the release continues.

The challenge runs from March 6  to April 17. Then submissions will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts, with top students competing for scholarship awards.

This year’s panel of judges includes:

• Christopher Bourn, lecturer at Bayes �ȵ���� School
• Gary Brown, partner and managing director, Partners Real Estate
• James Ray, managing director, MetLife Investment Management
• Naqash Tahir, executive director of R&D and Investments, RealAssetX
• Richard Byrd, founder, Aspen Grove Realty
• Ray Wong, vice-president, data solutions, Altus Group

Winners will be announced May 20.

For more information and to register