The Master’s Program in Property Management and Valuation at the Postgraduate School of Universitas Sumatera Utara (MMPP SPs USU) hosted a public lecture titled "Navigating Careers and the Future Property Industry: Strategic Opportunities in the Public Sector, Banking, Development, and Valuation Services" on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Held in a hybrid format at the SPs USU Hall, the event featured speaker Dr. Ir. Taslim, MMPP, MAPPI (Cert.), and was initiated by the MMPP SPs USU Student Association as part of the welcoming activities for new students of the 2026/2027 academic year.

During his presentation, which ran from 10:30 to 12:00 WIB, Dr. Ir. Taslim shared practical insights and discussed the dynamics of the valuation profession across various strategic domains, including the public sector, banking, and property development. The session was officially opened by the Master of Ceremonies and began with the singing of the national anthem, *Indonesia Raya*, followed by welcoming remarks from Asnursyah, S.E., Ak. (Chair of the MMPP Student Association 2025); Prof. Dr. Elisabet Siahaan, S.E. (Head of the MMPP Study Program); Prof. Dr. Ir. Evawany Yunita Aritonang (Director of SPs USU); and Gandung Atmaji, SE., M.EP., MAPPI (Cert.) (Representative of MAPPI North Sumatra-Aceh).

This public lecture directly supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing graduate students with access to applied and relevant learning opportunities. Furthermore, the focus on sustainable property management and accountable asset valuation supports the achievement of SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), helping to cultivate human resources capable of developing high-value urban infrastructure.

The event, attended by the management, alumni, and new students of the MMPP USU program, concluded with a discussion and an interactive Q&A session. Through this public lecture, MMPP SPs USU reaffirmed its commitment to bridging academic theory with the needs of the national property industry in a sustainable manner.