Join us for two days of education, insight, and collaboration focused on shaping the future of California’s housing and community development.
This year’s program explores innovative strategies in planning, financing, design, construction, and project delivery—spotlighting new models that expand access to affordable housing, workforce housing, and inclusive community development.
Our agenda emphasizes cross-sector partnerships that share risks and rewards, accelerate delivery, and raise the standard of quality across new builds, renovation, operations, and long-term management.
In 2024, the conference drew participation from over 800 attendees including 200+ cities, counties, and agencies represented across California.
Connect with California’s active developers, housing authorities, policymakers, and community leaders to exchange ideas, build relationships, and uncover solutions that move housing forward.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
From challenges to solutions: Insights and success stories in delivering housing and community development.
With engaging sessions, expert-led discussions, and interactive workshops, you'll discover how housing authorities, local/state governments, and their development partners are implementing innovative approaches to preserve and expand affordable, attainable, and workforce housing options.
Attendees will gain insights into specific tools, technical approaches, and strategic considerations that housing and community development leaders can assess when approaching their own projects.
WHY ATTEND
Discover new perspectives and actionable insights to inform your decision-making on choosing the right approach or delivery method for different project types.
Our agenda will highlight diverse approaches to procurement, design, construction, finance, and overall project delivery, fostering efficient resource planning, funding, and risk management to preserve and expand housing and community development.
Our program also includes numerous opportunities to create valuable partnerships, generate leads, and make meaningful connections with key players in the industry.
Who Attends the Conference?
Connect with professionals from both the public and private sectors in housing and community development, including:
Representative Past Speakers
Presenting a roster of the state's leading experts in housing and community development.
A DYNAMIC CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE
Join, engage, and shape the conference discussions: real knowledge sharing in action
We promote interaction, idea sharing, and active participation encouraging attendees to engage with panel moderators, on-stage speakers, and discussion leaders. Our agenda includes various learning environments for active participation, such as:
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Roundtable Discussions
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Panel Discussions
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Workshops
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Learning Circles
Thank You to Our Sponsors for Their Support and Partnership
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Build California: A Week of Housing & Infrastructure Innovation
CONNECT WITH OUR AUDIENCE
Whatever your goals may be, our event helps you accomplish them.
The Conference unites private and non-profit developers, the AEC industry, lenders, tax-credit syndicators, legal and financial professionals with public housing administrators, community development officers, city planners, land officers, and policy makers. The event provides a unified setting to network, exchange insights, and cultivate partnerships.
