CONVERGENCE Philadelphia 2026 Homeownership Summit
About this Event
Join us as cross-sector leaders convene to advance strategies that address racial disparities in homeownership throughout Philadelphia.
During CONVERGENCE Philadelphia's third-annual Homeownership Summit, practitioners will dive into a variety of topics focused on housing affordability and addressing racial inequality in Philadelphia homeownership.
Lunch will be provided, as well as refreshments during the 4:30-5:30pm networking happy hour.
Agenda will be released closer to the event. Registration is free, though required.
Agenda
Can Collaborative Homeownership Solve Housing Affordability?
Host: Nikki Merkerson
Community Lending Action Framework
Host: Katie Polace
Pennsylvania's Housing Action Plan
Host: Orlando Almonte
City of Philadelphia's Appraisal Bias Program
Host: Parfine Mudacumura
CONVERGENCE Philadelphia Capstone Project Insights
Host: Elena Hincapie
Affordable Housing Development in an Uncertain Market
Host: Dave Langlieb
Info: Philadelphia Accelerator Fund (PAF) Executive Director David Langlieb will discuss the latest activity at PAF, including updates on the organization’s suite of loan products and targeted investment areas. He will also provide a broader update on the community development financing landscape, with a focus on what’s occurring at the CDFI Fund and prospective changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).
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