38th Annual Statewide Affordable Housing Conference
August 25-27, 2025 | Rosen Centre Hotel
Great Scott! The Future Kicks Off In
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Set Your Time Circuits: It’s Time to Rewrite the Future
The housing challenges of today weren’t inevitable—they were shaped by past decisions. But just like Doc Brown and Marty McFly, we have the power to intervene at the right moment and change the course of history.
Join us for three high-voltage days of breakthrough ideas, bold interventions, and visionary solutions that will alter the future of affordable housing for the better. From past lessons to future possibilities, this year’s conference is your chance to take action, spark innovation, and help create a Florida where housing is a foundation for all.
Because where we’re going, the future is what we make it!
Headlines from the Future
What to expect from the 2025 Statewide Affordable Housing Conference
More Reasons to Attend
Florida’s Affordable Housing Time Machine
Step into the DeLorean—this is Florida’s must-attend affordable housing event, where bold ideas, visionary leaders, and breakthrough solutions come together to shape the future.
Florida’s Affordable Housing Time Machine
Buckle up for a high-voltage experience that will accelerate your knowledge, connections, and impact. The biggest names take the stage—don’t get left in the past!
Future-Focused Sessions with Real-World Impact
Set your time circuits! These sessions are packed with powerful interventions, real case studies, and strategies you can implement immediately—no time travel required.
Future-Focused Sessions with Real-World Impact
From financing to preservation, policy to innovation, these sessions bridge the past, present, and future of housing solutions.
The Power of the Housing Ecosystem = 1.21 Gigawatts!
Collaboration is the key to the future. This is where Florida’s top housing leaders, decision-makers, and visionaries unite to make an impact.
The Power of the Housing Ecosystem = 1.21 Gigawatts!
Great Scott! Your network has the power to alter the course of housing history. Connect with the changemakers who will help bring your next big idea to life.
One Event. Infinite Possibilities.
This is more than a conference—it’s an intervention for the future. Every session, connection, and conversation is an opportunity to rewrite what’s possible.
One Event. Infinite Possibilities.
From deep-dive sessions to hands-on learning and high-energy networking, this three-day journey is your chance to ignite change and drive Florida’s housing future forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back to the Vision?
Great Scott! Back to the Vision is the same conference you know and love, now with a new twist! It is the ultimate affordable housing conference where we’re not just talking about the future—we’re intervening at the right moment to shape it.
This three-day experience brings together visionary leaders, bold innovations, and real solutions to ensure that Florida’s housing future is accessible, resilient, and equitable for all. Through interactive sessions, expert panels, and high-powered networking, you’ll gain the insights and tools needed to drive meaningful change—no flux capacitor required.
Why should I attend?
Great Scott! Get Ready to Rewrite the Future!
The housing challenges we face today weren’t inevitable—they were shaped by past decisions. But just like Doc Brown and Marty McFly, we have the power to intervene at the right moment and change the course of history!
Back to the Vision is your time machine to the future of Florida’s affordable housing landscape. Over three high-voltage days, you’ll step into the driver’s seat of innovation, connect with the brightest minds in the industry, and discover the strategies that will shape Florida’s housing future.
Whether you’re a developer, local government leader, lender, policymaker, or advocate, this is your moment to ignite change.
What Can I Expect?
- A high-powered journey through time – From the lessons of the past to the breakthroughs of the future, each session equips you with real-world solutions you can act on immediately.
- Interventions that shape the future – The biggest collaborations, the smartest strategies, and the most powerful partnerships start right here.
- Visionary speakers & electrifying sessions – Learn from housing leaders, policy experts, and innovators who are changing the game.
- Unscripted moments of discovery – Whether in a session or a hallway conversation, you’ll build relationships that last beyond the conference.
- A future you help create – The ideas you spark here will drive Florida’s housing evolution for years to come.
This isn’t something you can watch later—this is where it happens. The interventions, the innovations, the solutions—they all start here.
Be in the room where the future is written.
How much is registration?
Your ticket to Florida’s premier affordable housing conference comes with unparalleled access to expert-led sessions, dynamic discussions, and networking opportunities that can transform your work.
Register early to secure the best rate!
- Early Bird (Before June 30)
- Members: $580
- Non-Members: $830
- Regular Rate (July 1 – July 31)
- Members: $655
- Non-Members: $905
- At the Door (After July 31)
- Members: $780
- Non-Members: $1,030
Maximize Your Investment!
Did you know? The non-member rate is higher than the cost of an annual membership plus the member registration rate. By becoming a Florida Housing Coalition member, you’ll save money and gain access to exclusive year-round benefits, including free training and resources.
Join today and register as a member—it’s the best deal for your budget and your mission!
Are Scholarships Available?
Yes! The Florida Housing Coalition offers a limited number of scholarships to help individuals and organizations attend Back to the Vision: The 2025 Statewide Affordable Housing Conference. Scholarships cover the full cost of conference registration. Travel and lodging are not included. Priority is given to nonprofit staff, volunteers, and first-time attendees.
Please review the scholarship program information and criteria before applying.
Ready to apply? Click here.
How do I book a hotel?
We’ve secured a special discounted rate for conference attendees at the Rosen Centre Hotel & Conference Center, our official host hotel.
- Rosen Centre Hotel – Orlando, FL
- Special Conference Rate: $143 per night (excluding taxes and fees)
To book your room, click here to access the online booking system or contact the Rosen Centre at (800) 204-7234 and mention you’re with the Florida Housing Coalition to receive the discounted rate.
Be advised: Rooms Sell Out Fast!
Secure your spot as soon as possible so you have a front-row seat for all the electrifying content Back to the Vision has to offer!
Our conference room block is limited and fills up quickly every year. Book early to secure your spot and stay right where the action is!
Booking details and the event code will be available soon—stay tuned!
What can I experience at Back to the Vision?
Step Into the Future—Experience Back to the Vision!
At Back to the Vision: The 2025 Statewide Affordable Housing Conference, you’re not just attending—you’re activating change in real-time. Over three electrifying days, every session, every conversation, and every connection becomes part of a bigger intervention—one that will reshape the future of housing in Florida.
This isn’t just a conference—it’s a high-energy, immersive journey designed to bring together the brightest minds, boldest ideas, and biggest solutions to ensure Florida’s housing future is strong, resilient, and accessible to all.
Here’s what’s in store:
- Keynote Sessions That Power the Future – Get ready for visionary speakers who will challenge, inspire, and equip you with the tools to drive change at local, state, and national levels. These mainstage moments set the course for the future.
- Awards & Recognition – Honoring Game-Changers – Celebrate the leaders, organizations, and projects making waves in Florida’s affordable housing landscape. Our annual awards ceremony recognizes innovation, impact, and progress.
- Caucuses & Forums – Your Seat at the Table – Engage in deep-dive discussions tailored to your expertise. Whether you’re a local government official, nonprofit leader, housing developer, or financial institution, these sessions connect you with like-minded professionals to shape the conversation and influence the future.
- Breakout Sessions – Where Knowledge Meets Action – No fluff, just cutting-edge solutions, real-world case studies, and groundbreaking research. From financing and legal updates to preservation strategies and community-driven solutions, these sessions equip you with actionable insights you can implement immediately.
- Collaboration & Networking – Connections That Change Everything – Some of the most powerful interventions happen outside the sessions. Whether it’s in the hallways, at receptions, or over coffee, Back to the Vision is built for intentional networking—helping you forge new partnerships and elevate your work.
- The Housing Expo – Your Innovation Hub – Explore a dynamic exhibit hall showcasing the latest tools, funding opportunities, and industry-leading solutions. Meet the experts and exhibitors who can take your work to the next level.
- High-Energy, Unscripted Moments & Fun – This isn’t just about learning—it’s a celebration of the incredible work happening across Florida. Expect surprises, excitement, and plenty of moments that keep the energy high and the ideas flowing.
Back to the Vision isn’t just an event—it’s an intervention. And the only way to be part of the future? Be in the room.
Thank You To Our Partners!
