Housing& is elated to celebrate 35 years of impact at our upcoming Annual Meeting & Housing Expo! Mark your calendars for May 13, 2026 as we return to the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC for a day of reflection, connection, and joy.

This year’s program will feature a timely, policy-driven plenary session unveiling the latest version of the Housing Indicator Tool (HIT). Throughout the day, we’ll celebrate outstanding leaders and contributions to our field by honoring the Housing Achievement Award Winners, the Generation& Scholarship Recipient, and the Children’s Essay Contest Winner. The Housing Expo will offer attendees an incredible opportunity to showcase their organizations, exchange ideas, and forge the connections vital to building a more equitable region.

For 35 years, Housing& has convened, connected, and catalyzed action — forging connections, strengthening capacity, deepening trust, and driving systems-level change – with the shared goal of increasing housing affordability and expanding access to stable homes.

Guided by the values that shape our work:Join us for a meaningful and inspiring day as we honor 35 years of impact and
build momentum for the future. 

9:00AM – 3:00PM
Registration and Expo Hall Open

9:30AM – 11:00AM
Plenary Featuring the Housing Indicator Tool 6.0
Join us as we unveil the latest updates to our Housing Indicator Tool, enhancing our shared vision for affordable housing production, preservation and collective impact throughout the Capital Region. Hear from cross-sector leaders as we unite to amplify our impacts, shape policies, and ignite investments for a thriving community for all.

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Awards Luncheon Featuring:
Presentation of the Housing Achievement Awards, Generation& Scholarship and the Children’s Essay Contest 

Table Sponsorships

For Profit Package –$6,000
1 Luncheon Table (10 all-access passes)
Expo Booth
¼ Page Ad
Event & Invitation Branding

NonProfit/Government Package –$4,500
1 Luncheon Table (10 all-access passes)
Expo Booth
¼ Page Ad
Event & Invitation Branding

À La Carte Items
All-Access Pass – $250

All-Access Bundle (5 Passes) – $1,000

Expo Booth – $1,500
Expo Booth FAQ

Full Color Ads – $800-$1,450
Ad Spec Sheet

Door Sponsors

R4 Capital
$150 Visa Gift Card

Novogradac & Company
$100 Visa Gift Card

Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20008

Room Reservations: We’ve secured a special room rate for conference attendees. Book your accommodations here.

Applications are now open for the Housing Achievement Awards, Generation& Scholarship and
the Children’s Essay Contest! Learn more and apply here by March 20, 2026.

Thank you to our Housing Achievement Awards Judges!

Christina Autin

Archer Greenwood Companies

Gerry Joseph

Joseph Browne Development Associates

Jessica Sorrell

Enterprise Community Partners

Thank you to our Generation& Scholarship Judges!

Jill Norcross

NVAHA

Heather Raspberry

HMR Advisors

John Spencer

Black Bear Development

Affordable Homes & Communities
Amazon
Bozzuto
CohnReznick
DC Housing Finance Agency
Enterprise Community Development
Gilbane Development Company
Harkins Builders
JPMorganChase
National Housing Trust
Nixon Peabody

R4 Capital
Robinson & Cole
Stoladi Property Group
Tiber Hudson
True Ground Housing Partners
United Bank
Victory Housing
Virginia Housing
Wells Fargo
Wesley Housing
Women of Color in Community Development