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.
- 30Featured SessionsPanels, workshops, roundtables, and case studies across five program themes.
The Program · Featured Sessions
From Housing Goals to Homes
Five themes follow housing from policy and financing to production, delivery, and long-term preservation, the decisions California’s public agencies and partners face every day.
Theme 01Set the Direction and Public Priorities6 sessions →
Theme 02Make Housing Financially Feasible7 sessions →
Theme 03Open Paths to Housing Production5 sessions →
Theme 04Move Projects from Approval to Delivery7 sessions →
Theme 05Preserve Homes and Meet Community Needs5 sessions →Sessions, titles, and speakers are subject to change as the program is finalized.
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.-
Mikiyon Alexander
Managing Director, Public Finance
Mesirow Financial
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Raoul Amescua
Executive Vice President, Development
The Michaels Organization
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Benjamin Barker
Financial Advisor
California Municipal Finance Authority
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Belinda Bly
Director, Office of Urban Revitalization
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Tia Boatman Patterson
President and CEO
California Community Reinvestment Corporation
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Lourdes Castro Ramírez
President and CEO
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
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Ryan Chiriboga
Director of Affordable Capital Markets
JPI
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Darrell Davis
Director
Urbanus Partners
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Suket Dayal
Chief Administrative Officer
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
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Lucie Du
President and CEO
Du & Associates, Inc.
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Ricardo Flores
Executive Director
LISC San Diego
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Rebecca Foster
Founder & CEO
Housing Accelerator Fund
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Elizabeth Funk
Founder & CEO
DignityMoves
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Matthew Haas
SVP, Senior Relationship Manager & Banker, Community Development Lending & Investing
KeyBank
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Christopher Hicks
President & CEO
Provident Resources Group
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Ben Hobbs
Assistant Secretary, Public and Indian Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Jeffrey Jaeger
Co-Founder
Standard Communities
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Jason Kenney
Director
California Department of General Services
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Miriam Legrand
Portfolio Manager / Director of Research
Community Capital Management
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Kevin Leichner
SVP, Housing & Real Estate Development
Community HousingWorks
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Rishad Mitha
Deputy Executive Director
Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
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Patrick Otellini
National Affordable Housing Director
Swinerton
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Michelle Pedigo
Executive Director
Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo
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Stephen Pelz
Executive Director
Housing Authority of the County of Kern
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Joanne Price
Co-Founder & Chief Real Estate Officer
DignityMoves
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Peter Ragsdale
Executive Director
Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin
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Sharon Rapport
Director, California State Policy
CSH
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Maria Razo
Executive Director
Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
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Michelle Smithen
Relationship Manager, U.S. Public Finance
S&P Global Ratings
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Deborah VanAmerongen
Affordable Housing & Real Estate Deputy Practice Group Leader
Nixon Peabody LLP
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).
Complimentary through Friday, November 20$595 from November 21
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
- 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
- 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 through November 20
- ComplimentaryNow – Nov 20Free
- Government rateNov 21 – Dec 7$595
- 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
- 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 complimentary through Friday, November 20.
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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