CONVERGENCE Philadelphia Homeownership Summit
Schedule
Wed Sep 17 2025 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Enterprise Center | Philadelphia, PA

About this Event
During CONVERGENCE Philadelphia's second-annual Homeownership Summit, practitioners will dive into a variety of topics focused on housing affordability and addressing racial inequality in Philadelphia homeownership during panel discussions, breakouts, and fireside chats.
Lunch will be provided, as well as refreshments during the 4-5pm networking happy hour.
Agenda will be released closer to the event. Registration is free, though required.
Agenda
π: 10:30 AM
Check-in
π: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Coffee
π: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Welcome Remarks
Host: Michael Shostek
π: 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote Session: Unstoppable
Host: Vonetta Hawkins
π: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Break / Grab Lunch
π: 12:15 PM - 12:55 PM
Public Sector Affordable Homeownership Initiatives
Host: Jimmy Gastner
π: 01:00 PM - 01:35 PM
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Philadelphia
Host: Andy Toy
Homebuying Landscape in the Third District
Host: Mariah Allen
Veteran's Housing Issues in Philadelphia
Host: Nicole Gailliard
Leveraging Place-Based Initiatives for Community and Economic Development
Host: Carlie Boos
π: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking Happy Hour
Where is it happening?
The Enterprise Center, 4548 Market Street, Philadelphia, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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