There is no place like home Conference!
Featured Speakers
Max Collins
Affordable & Sustainable Housing Expert
Jane Rosen
Housing & Urban Policy Expert
Helen Benet
Civil & Leadership Development Expert
Jessica Martinez
Former Minister for Housing, Costa Rica
Pavlo Fedoriv
Housing & Development Engineer, Ukraine
Delegates
Who Should Attend the “There Is No Place Like Home Conference”?
Our conference is designed to bring together the full spectrum of housing professionals, from the boardroom to the building site, from policy halls to community centers. Whether you are a developer, investor, policymaker, advocate, or academic, this event offers practical insights and meaningful connections tailored to your role.
Developers & Homebuilders
If you are on the front lines of construction and development, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of zoning reforms, innovative building strategies, and how to structure successful public-private partnerships that get projects off the ground.
Investors & Lenders
For those with capital to deploy, this conference is your opportunity to explore project funding pipelines, understand complex capital stacks, and learn about bond funding, tax credits, and other financing mechanisms that make affordable housing viable.
Policymakers & Government Officials
If you shape housing policy at the local, state, or federal level, you will engage in critical conversations about community development, infrastructure frameworks, and the regulatory reforms needed to unlock housing at scale.
Nonprofits & Advocates
For mission-driven organizations, this is a space to network with like-minded partners, access grant opportunities, and amplify your voice in the affordable housing conversation.
Academics & Campus Planners
Those involved in workforce and student housing will find dedicated sessions exploring the unique challenges and solutions for housing the next generation of students and workers.
Why This Conference Stands Apart
What makes the “There Is No Place Like Home Conference” truly unique is our holistic approach. While many events focus narrowly on finance or policy, we bring together the entire housing ecosystem under one roof. Our three day program is carefully curated to bridge the gap between global trends and local action, between innovative financing and on the ground implementation, and between policy vision and community reality.
Attendees will not only gain access to world-class speakers and thought leaders but will also participate in interactive workshops, strategy sessions, and networking forums designed to turn ideas into action. Whether you are exploring climate resilient building materials, seeking partners for a new development, or shaping the next generation of housing policy, this conference provides the platform, the people, and the practical tools you need to make a lasting impact.
We also place a strong emphasis on actionable outcomes. Our third day is dedicated entirely to the presentation of action plans, commitment announcements, and partnership building. This ensures that every participant leaves not just inspired, but equipped with concrete next steps.
The housing challenges we face are urgent and complex. But together, across sectors and across borders, we have the power to create solutions. Join us in Washington DC, and be part of a movement that is redefining what is possible in housing.
The There Is No Place Like Home Conference is a transformative gathering designed to address the importance of safe housing, family stability, mental wellness, community development, and economic empowerment. The conference brings together policymakers, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, educators, healthcare professionals, faith-based institutions, investors, and families to discuss practical solutions that create sustainable and thriving communities.
Housing is a global challenge, and the crisis is most acute in the Global South, where rapid urbanization, population growth, and large housing deficits demand urgent, localized, and actionable solutions. Conferences and convenings worldwide are increasingly prioritizing these realities, focusing on upgrading informal settlements, unlocking inclusive financing models, promoting sustainable building technologies, and designing policy frameworks that stimulate public-private partnerships. The “There Is No Place Like Home Conference” embraces this global perspective, recognizing that the challenges and innovations emerging from cities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America offer valuable lessons for housing advocates everywhere.
Wednesday 21st April 2027 – Friday 23rd April 2027
@The Washington Hilton, Washington DC
The conference emphasizes that a home is more than shelter—it is the foundation of dignity, security, education, health, and economic growth. Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, workshops, networking forums, and community engagement activities, participants will collaborate on strategies that improve housing accessibility, strengthen families, and empower underserved populations.
Addressing the Housing Crisis in the Global South
Key themes that will be explored at this year’s conference include:
Informal Settlement Transformation – Strategies for in-situ slum upgrading, participatory planning, and integrating basic infrastructure such as water, sanitation, and power without displacing residents.
Alternative and Scalable Housing Finance – Overcoming barriers to traditional mortgages through micro-finance, SACCO (savings and credit) integrations, and innovative “rent-to-own” schemes designed for low-income and informal economy workers.
Green & Climate-Resilient Building – Utilizing sustainable, locally sourced materials, prefabricated construction, and climate-adaptive designs to lower costs while protecting vulnerable communities from extreme weather.
Land Tenure and Administration – Reforming complex land rights, mapping customary land, and implementing policies that prevent land speculation while securing tenure for the urban poor.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) – Designing frameworks where governments subsidize infrastructure and land, allowing private developers and investors to scale the construction of affordable housing units.
Major global and regional convenings, such as the World Urban Forum and the Africa International Housing Show, continue to shape agendas that reflect these realities. Whether your focus is policy formulation, real estate development, or community-level advocacy, and whether you are targeting East Africa, West Africa, Latin America, Asia or beyond, we invite you to join us in shaping a future where safe, dignified, and sustainable housing is a reality for all.
Our Membership Secretary can be contacted by emailing the admin@extrememakeoverhomedition.com
Proposed Conference
Day 1 – Welcome & Vision for Community Transformation
Morning
- Registration and Networking Breakfast
- Opening Ceremony
- Welcome Address by Conference Chairperson
- Keynote Speech:
“Why Home Matters: Housing as the Foundation of Human Dignity”
Afternoon
- Panel Discussion:
“Affordable Housing Challenges in Modern Cities” - Workshop:
“Building Partnerships for Community Development” - Lunch & Networking Session
Evening
- Cultural Showcase
- Welcome Reception
Day 2 – Solutions, Innovation & Empowerment
Morning
- Leadership Breakfast
- Keynote Session:
“Innovative Housing Policies and Economic Inclusion”
Breakout Sessions
- Mental Health & Family Stability
- Youth and Education Support Programs
- Veterans Housing Assistance
- Faith-Based Community Outreach
- Technology and Smart Housing Solutions
Afternoon
- Vendor Exhibitions
- Community Resource Fair
- Networking Roundtables
Evening
- Awards Gala and Recognition Ceremony
Day 3 – Action Plans & Future Commitments
Morning
- Inspirational Address:
“Creating Hope Through Community Action” - Interactive Strategy Workshops
Afternoon
- Presentation of Action Plans
- Commitment and Partnership Announcements
- Closing Ceremony