Program Overview

2024 PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Engage in insightful panel discussions, intimate roundtable dialogues, and interactive Q&A sessions with the nation's foremost housing and community development experts. These industry leaders will unpack complex challenges, spotlight groundbreaking projects nationwide, and share their experiences from project inception to completion. Our program emphasizes partnerships between state, local, and private sectors, as well as non-profit champions. We spotlight inventive strategies in development and financing aimed at preserving and broadening access to affordable, attainable, workforce, and off-campus residences. Join us for unmatched growth opportunities, networking potential, and a rich exchange of knowledge.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

WORKFORCE HOUSING

ATTAINABLE HOUSING

OFF CAMPUS HOUSING

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC PROGRAMS / POLICY TOOLS

ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY

NON-COMPETITIVE AND COLLABORATIVE FINANCING ALTERNATIVES

Educational Sessions

The 40+ sessions offered at the conference gives you the opportunity to delve deep into key topics. You’ll find fresh perspectives and actionable insights to inform your decision-making.
Keynote Addresses

Renowned industry leaders will share key success factors that go into delivering high quality attainable and workforce housing.
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.

Project Forum

Public representatives from across the country 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.

Mayors on the Frontline of Housing
In the face of growing housing crises across the nation, mayors are stepping up to spearhead innovative solutions. This session brings together mayors from diverse cities to share their frontline...
Mayors on the Frontline of Housing
Integrated Living: Bridging Workplaces and Transit through Affordable Housing Solutions
As cities grow and more people move in, vehicle traffic increases as well. Strategic planning is required to keep commute times short and convenient. An effective solution is to place...
Integrated Living: Bridging Workplaces and Transit through Affordable Housing Solutions
Collaborating to Close the Gap: How Public and Private Sector Funders Have Worked Together to Pioneer New Approaches to Preserving and Producing Affordable Housing
The affordable housing market is under significant pressure on multiple fronts. Interest rates have increased at a historically rapid rate. Construction prices remain elevated. Insurance premium increases are straining operating...
Collaborating to Close the Gap: How Public and Private Sector Funders Have Worked Together to Pioneer New Approaches to Preserving and Producing Affordable Housing
Practical Approaches to Big Wins: Getting the Interim and Permanent Housing Every City Needs: Success Stories and Cautionary Tales
With so many cities facing a worsening housing and homelessness crisis, many are seeking quick scalable solutions for emergency, interim and permanent attainable housing. The many challenges associated with making...
Practical Approaches to Big Wins: Getting the Interim and Permanent Housing Every City Needs: Success Stories and Cautionary Tales
How Cross-Sector Collaboration Can Transform Communities Through Attainable Housing
The attainable housing crisis affects us all - individuals, families, employers, municipalities. As housing costs continue to soar, middle-income workers face an ever-widening gap between incomes and housing costs. Bold...
How Cross-Sector Collaboration Can Transform Communities Through Attainable Housing
Afternoon Opener: Dr. Morteza Farajian, Executive Director, Build America Bureau
We welcome Build America Bureaus Executive Director, Dr. Morteza Farajian, to open our afternoon program. In this fireside chat format, he will speak to how the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and...
Afternoon Opener: Dr. Morteza Farajian, Executive Director, Build America Bureau
Policy Pulse: Navigating the Latest Shifts in Housing Policy
This session will navigate the latest policy changes and hot topics in the housing sector. As affordable housing remains at the forefront of national discourse, understanding the policy landscape is...
Policy Pulse: Navigating the Latest Shifts in Housing Policy
A Guide to Credit Ratings for Public Housing and CDFIs
Join us for an informative roundtable where we’ll explore the role of credit ratings, credit risk research, and benchmarks in supporting Public Housing Authorities and CDFIs. Our discussion will be...
A Guide to Credit Ratings for Public Housing and CDFIs
Innovative Procurement Options for Delivering on Your Housing Needs - Utilizing Public Private Partnerships and Other Alternative Delivery Options
Join industry leaders and AIAI members for breakfast and an interactive conversation specifically tailored to the needs of owners. This pre-conference session is designed for those beginning to explore Public-Private...
Innovative Procurement Options for Delivering on Your Housing Needs - Utilizing Public Private Partnerships and Other Alternative Delivery Options

- Procurement Preparation and Go-To-Market Strategies
- Early-Stage Project Development Considerations
- Local Procurement Considerations
- Stakeholder Risk and Incentive Alignment
- Internal Governance for Planning,
  Procurement, and Politics Oversight
- Effective Leadership for Advancing Housing Projects
- A Guide to Developing a Community Outreach Plan
- Ensuring Value for Money: Building Agency Confidence in Procurement
- Impact of Local Socio-Economic Environment on Housing Project Decisions
- Early Stakeholder Involvement for Successful Community Engagement in Public Planning
- Policy Changes: Hot Topics and the Latest Developments in Housing Policy
- Filling the Gap: Mezz Debt and Preferred Equity
- Beyond LIHTC: exploring 501c3 bond strategies.
- Unlocking the Potential of Federal, State, and Local Programs
- Analyzing the Impact of Financing Structures on Projects and Sponsors
- Evaluating Project Impact on Public Entity Credit Ratings
- Evaluating Funding Sources: Best Practices and Considerations
- Unveiling Non-Traditional Subsidies: A Closer Look
- Exploring Alternative Project Delivery Approaches
- Determining the Optimal Delivery Model: Agency Actions for Community Needs
- Analyzing Risk Allocation between Public and Private Partners
- Building Success From Pre Construction to Post-Project Actions
- Navigating Pre-Construction Early-Stage Considerations
- Design Tools for Seamless Community Integration
- Illustrating How Sustainability Integration Enhances Public Benefit Promotion
- Exploring Risk Management in Construction and Design Teams During the Building Process
- Performance Measurement in Agencies: Evaluating Success and Impact
- Unpacking the Challenges of Contract Management
- Extracting Insights from Recent Projects
- Post-Project Completion Actions and Considerations