The California Housing & Community Development Conference
Where Innovative Policy, Capital, Partnerships, and Delivery Converge
Two days on the decisions that move California housing forward.
Policy, Capital, Partnerships, and Delivery
California has ambitious housing goals, a growing set of policy tools, and significant public and private resources. The challenge is turning those commitments into homes that are financially feasible, supported by communities, delivered effectively, and kept affordable over time.
The California Housing and Community Development Conference brings together public agency leaders, policymakers, housing authorities, developers, investors, lenders, and community partners to examine the decisions that move housing forward. Across five connected themes, the program looks at how California can set clear priorities, finance projects, put land and partnerships to work, deliver housing, and preserve it for the people and communities who depend on it.
Conference by the Numbers
- 800+AttendeesPublic agencies, housing authorities, developers, lenders, and investors from across California.
- 125+SpeakersDecision-makers sharing what is working on real housing projects statewide.
- 37Featured SessionsPanels, workshops, roundtables, and case studies across five program themes.
Agenda Now Live
The 2026 Agenda Is Here
Two full program days of keynotes, plenaries, and concurrent sessions on financing, approving, building, and preserving housing across California. Photos feature speakers from past conferences.
Monday, December 7
21 sessions · Opening keynote, plenaries & concurrent sessions
- 7:30 AMBreakfast WorkshopInnovative Procurement Options for Delivering on Your Housing Needs
- 9:05 AMOpening KeynoteOpening Keynote: A Federal Perspective on Housing & Community Development
- 9:30 AMPlenaryLeading Through Change: Innovation and Strategy in Affordable Housing
- 10:20 AMPlenaryHow to Effectively Expand Affordable Housing in California
Tuesday, December 8
16 sessions · Plenary & concurrent sessions
- 8:00 AMPlenaryMeasure ULA at a Crossroads
- 8:55 AM4 Concurrent Sessions
- Harnessing Opportunity Zones for Affordable and Workforce Housing
- A Solution to Achieving Attainable Housing for the Missing Middle
- The Fair Housing Act at a Crossroads
- Making Bond Volume Cap Go Further: The 25% Test and 4% Housing Credits
Speaker Preview
Meet the Leaders Shaping California Housing
Hear from leaders representing housing authorities, cities and counties, state agencies, developers, lenders, and investors.
A first look at the 2026 lineup. These speakers are a preview of the 125+ who will take the stage, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.-
Jeffrey Jaeger
Co-Founder
Standard Communities
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Raoul Amescua
Executive Vice President, Development
The Michaels Organization
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Christopher Hicks
President & CEO
Provident Resources Group
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Elizabeth Funk
Founder & CEO
DignityMoves
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Kanan Ajmera
Founder & CEO
Builders Patch, Inc.
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Gabriel Baldinucci
CEO & Co-Founder
Urban Vision Alliance
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Sarah Dusseault
Executive Director
LA4LA
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Kevin Leichner
SVP, Housing & Real Estate Development
Community HousingWorks
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Patrick Otellini
National Affordable Housing Director
Swinerton
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Larry Kosmont
Chairman & CEO
Kosmont Companies
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Kate Iverson
Senior Vice President, Advisory Services
WSP
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Ben Hobbs
Assistant Secretary, Public and Indian Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Belinda Bly
Director, Office of Urban Revitalization
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Lourdes Castro Ramírez
President and CEO
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
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Jason Kenney
Director
California Department of General Services
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Joel Peterson
Vice Chancellor, Operations, Enterprise Services, and Facilities
San Diego Community College District
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Brian Coleman
Project Financing Manager
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
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Jenny Scanlin
Chief Development Officer
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
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Maria Razo
Executive Director
Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
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Peter Ragsdale
Executive Director
Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin
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Joseph Villarreal
Executive Director
Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa
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Michelle Pedigo
Executive Director
Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo
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Tia Boatman Patterson
President and CEO
California Community Reinvestment Corporation
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Jan Lindenthal-Cox
Chief Investment Officer
Housing Accelerator Fund
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Matthew Haas
SVP, Senior Relationship Manager & Banker, Community Development Lending & Investing
KeyBank
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Mikiyon Alexander
Managing Director, Public Finance
Mesirow Financial
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Ryan Chiriboga
Director of Affordable Capital Markets
JPI
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Ricardo Flores
Executive Director
LISC San Diego
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Lucie Du
President and CEO
Du & Associates, Inc.
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Yusef Robb
Chief Strategist
tk/Communications
And many more to come. Additional speakers will be released as the 2026 program is finalized.
View All SpeakersExplore the SessionsConnect With the Leaders Delivering California Housing
The conference brings together the people responsible for funding, approving, building, and operating housing across California, in one setting to network, exchange insights, and build the partnerships that move projects forward.
Public Sector
Housing authorities, cities, counties, and state agencies leading housing programs and pipelines.
Developers & Owners
For-profit and nonprofit developers, owners, and operators delivering and managing housing.
Capital Providers
Lenders, tax-credit investors, syndicators, CDFIs, and public finance agencies structuring the deals.
Industry Partners
Architects, engineers, builders, attorneys, consultants, and property managers supporting delivery.
Organizations that have joined us
2025 Highlights
The Conference in Action
Keynotes, panels, the exhibit hall, and the conversations in between.
For Government Representatives
Complimentary Registration for Government Representatives
Representatives of government agencies, housing authorities, and public authorities receive full conference access, including sessions, the exhibit hall, networking events, and conference meals.
- Cities & Counties
- Housing Authorities
- State Agencies
- Federal Agencies
- Special Districts
Government email required. Register with your official government email address (.gov, .mil, .us, .ca.gov, or your agency’s domain).
Always complimentary – No deadline.Register any time before December 7.
Public agencies already registered for 2026
Registration · December 7–8, 2026 · JW Marriott L.A. LIVE
Choose Your Registration Type
Current rates end Friday, October 30 at 11:59 PM PT. Rates increase on October 31 and November 21.
- Current RateNow – October 30
- Late RateOctober 31 – November 20
- Final RateNovember 21 – December 7
General Attendee
Recommended for most participants
$995
Rises to $1,195 on October 31
- CurrentNow – Oct 30$995
- LateOct 31 – Nov 20$1,195
- FinalNov 21 – Dec 7$1,395
- On-siteAt the event, Dec 7–8$1,495
- All panels and keynotes
- Workshops and exhibitions
- Networking sessions
- Meal receptions with food and drink
- Attendee list
VIP Attendee
Enhanced access and premium benefits
$1,295
Rises to $1,495 on October 31
- CurrentNow – Oct 30$1,295
- LateOct 31 – Nov 20$1,495
- FinalNov 21 – Dec 7$1,695
- On-siteAt the event, Dec 7–8$1,795
- Everything in General Attendee
- Early access to the attendee list with contact information, including emails
- Session audio recordings, transcripts, and presentations
- Priority badge collection
Government & Housing Authorities
For public sector employees only
Free
Complimentary, with no deadline
- Always complimentaryRegister any time before December 7Free
- Full conference access, the same as General Attendee
- For local and state government agencies, including housing authorities
- Government email required
Nonprofit
For 501(c)(3) organizations only
$595
Rises to $795 on October 31
- CurrentNow – Oct 30$595
- LateOct 31 – Nov 20$795
- FinalNov 21 – Dec 7$995
- On-siteAt the event, Dec 7–8$1,095
- Full conference access, the same as General Attendee
- Live 501(c)(3) status required
Exhibiting? See exhibit packages. Rates change at 11:59 PM PT on Friday, October 30 and Friday, November 20. Government registration is always complimentary, with no deadline.
Build California Week · JW Marriott L.A. LIVE
One Week. Two Conferences.
The California Housing & Community Development Conference and the California Infrastructure Development Conference run back to back at the same hotel. Plan your week in Los Angeles and attend both.
- MonDec 7CA Housing
- TueDec 8CA Housing
- WedDec 9CA Infrastructure
- ThuDec 10CA Infrastructure
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