Program Overview

Join California's leading housing and community development experts for two insightful days of panel discussions, roundtable dialogues, and interactive learning circles that unpack challenges and spotlight projects from inception to completion.
Our program offers a dynamic conference experience where real knowledge sharing happens. Attendees benefit from a variety of sessions and workshops designed to encourage interaction, idea sharing, and active participation. Our emphasize on peer-to-peer learning enables conference attendees to engage directly with panel moderators, on-stage speakers, and discussion leaders.
The conference is also a unique opportunity to meet experts, forge connections, and build relationships with peers across the state. Numerous networking events are incorporated into our agenda, providing valuable interactions between housing and community development professionals who face common challenges and experienced leaders eager to share solutions.
We look forward to welcoming you for two productive days of knowledge exchange, professional growth, and project advancements in the sector.

The Long Beach Housing Promise
Long Beach is taking an unusually coordinated approach to housing affordability: the City of Long Beach, Long Beach City College, Cal State Long Beach, and Long Beach Unified School District...
Creative Financing Tools: Making the Numbers Work for Housing and Infrastructure
This panel will dive into how creative financing tools like EIFDs, CRIAs, Mello-Roos, and other tax-increment financing districts are being used to move housing and infrastructure projects forward despite limited...
Legacy Village: A Collaborative Blueprint for Workforce, Student, and Affordable Living
In today’s urban landscape, housing development projects often juggle competing priorities: affordability, economic revitalization, resident needs, sustainability, and community equity. But what happens when these goals are not siloed, but...
Maximizing Impact — Stretching Public Resources Through Innovative Housing Partnerships
As California faces mounting housing and infrastructure needs amid finite public resources, agencies across the state are exploring new ways to do more with less. This session highlights innovative partnerships...
Partnerships and Alternative Funding Pathways for Housing Solutions
Delivering affordable housing at scale increasingly requires creativity beyond traditional public funding sources. This session explores how local governments and housing agencies are forging innovative partnerships and leveraging alternative financing...
Innovative Procurement Options for Delivering on Your Housing Needs - Utilizing Public Private Partnerships and Other Alternative Delivery Options
Join industry leaders for breakfast and an interactive conversation specifically tailored to the needs of owners. This pre-conference session is designed for those beginning to explore alternative delivery structures to...
California Housing 2025: Market Realities, Policy Pivots, and Pathways Forward
This research-driven session will deliver essential market intelligence on California’s housing landscape — examining current conditions and future directions. Our expert panel will present data-driven insights on affordability trends, supply...
Unlock the Keys to Workforce Housing Success!
Join leaders from Santa Barbara County, City Ventures, and Harris & Associates to explore strategies for effective planning, zoning, and incentives. Learn how to craft policies and partnerships that drive...
The Fair Housing Act and the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule
This panel will provide a brief history of the Fair Housing Act and related laws. The discussion will focus on the changing landscape for local agencies associated with the obligation...
Self-Development for Public Housing Authorities
As public housing authorities (PHAs) face increasing demand for affordable housing, many are exploring self-development as a strategy to take control of their housing portfolios and deliver transformative community solutions....
The "One Big Beautiful Bill": Navigating the 4% LIHTC & 50% Test Changes
Join our expert panel for a deep dive into the sweeping changes to the 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and the crucial 50% test reduction. This new legislation,...
Stronger Together: Funding Resilience and Regional Housing Strategies in Uncertain Times
As federal and state housing funds become more volatile, jurisdictions across California are rethinking how they fund, implement, and sustain affordable housing programs. This session explores how cities can strengthen...

Keynote Addresses

Distinguished industry leaders will share ideas and insights for delivering projects.
Educational Sessions

Our sessions provide you with fresh perspectives and actionable insights to inform your project decision-making.
Roundtable Discussions

Peer-to-peer learning through real-life case studies and best practices to help housing officers maximize project success that meets the long term needs of its communities.
Workshops

Hands-on sessions where attendees learn directly from their peers through collaborative and interactive sessions.
Project Forum

Public representatives from across California come together at the conference to share their development visions and connect with future development partners.
Networking Events

Daily receptions and networking breaks bring you together with distinguished professionals from across the industry. Make connections that will help you set your sights on new horizons.
Exhibit Hall

Featuring the latest technology and solutions, the exhibit hall provides valuable opportunities to explore new partnerships to further your agencies mission and conduct business with the exhibiting companies.