Florida’s largest statewide affordable housing conference

Florida Housing Coalition REPAIR Conference 2026

August 24 - 26, 2026

Join Live From Anywhere

Can’t make it to Orlando? Attend the 2026 conference live online and stay connected to the speakers, policy discussions, training, and statewide housing conversations shaping Florida.

$175

All-Access Virtual Pass

Get the Virtual Pass Attend in Person

✓Live conference streaming from Orlando
✓No airfare, hotel, parking, or travel required
✓Hear statewide housing leaders and experts
✓Participate from your home, office, or organization

Prefer to attend in Orlando? In-person tickets are also available.

Florida Housing Coalition

The REPAIR Conference

Strengthening Housing Ecosystems, Together

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Advancing housing solutions that are reachable, equitable, permanently affordable, available, innovative, resilient, and built to last.

Conference Begins Monday

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Monday, August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM Eastern

Why Attend Virtually

Three days of affordable housing insight without leaving your desk.

For nearly 4 decades the FHC Annual Housing Conference has been Florida's premier event for the affordable housing community. This year, for its 39th rendition we have opened it up to the community online so more can attend! The $175 virtual ticket makes it easier for housing professionals across Florida and beyond to participate in the Coalition’s largest annual gathering.

Join Live

Follow conference programming as it happens in Orlando and stay connected to the ideas, speakers, and policy conversations driving housing work statewide.

Save on Travel

Participate without paying for airfare, mileage, hotel stays, parking, or other Orlando travel expenses. The virtual pass is $175.

Stay Connected

Give yourself or your team an easier way to stay engaged with Florida’s affordable housing ecosystem from wherever you are.

Virtual Topics & Speakers

Live-streamed conference programming.

When checking out, choose if you will attend in person or virtually. Nothing beats face-to-face interaction but this year the $175 virtual pass is the next best thing providing access to this focused schedule of plenaries, keynotes, and sessions streamed live from Orlando. After registration you will receive a Zoom link to join us live. Below are the parts of the conference which will be available with the Virtual Ticket.

Day 1

Monday, August 24

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Opening Plenary: Welcome, CEO Address, Inspirational Keynote, Housing Awards

Open the conference with a welcome from Florida Housing Coalition leadership, an inspirational keynote, and recognition of housing leaders making an impact across Florida.

Derreck Kayongo

Social Entrepreneur

Ashon Nesbitt

CEO, Florida Housing Coalition

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Lunch

State of the State Address — Sandra Veszi Einhorn, Chair of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Concluding with Housing Champion Awards.

Sandra Veszi Einhorn

Chair, Florida Housing Finance Corporation

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Faith, Land, and Housing: Advancing YIGBY Across Florida

Explore how faith communities can activate underused land for affordable housing and build partnerships that move YIGBY, “Yes in God’s Backyard,” projects from concept to implementation.

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Braulio Grajales

High Point Engineering

Daniel Helligar

Nelson Mullins

Danny Marakovits

Principal, Trè Bèl Housing

Dr. James Green

Palm Beach County

Janet Kranich

Founder, Faith in Action

Mitchel Rosenstein

Green Mills

Paola Roman

Florida Housing Coalition

Suzanne Cabrera

FHC Board, HLC of Palm Beach County

Timothy Block

Enterprise Community Partners

4:15 PM – 5:45 PM

The Missing Middle Collaborative: Advancing Housing Choice through Design, Planning and Partnerships

Learn how missing middle housing can expand neighborhood-scale housing choices through thoughtful design, local planning reforms, and partnerships among public and private stakeholders.

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Dan Hardcastle

Board Vice Chair, Casita Coalition & Build Trust

Elizabeth Abernethy

Planner in Residence, University of Florida

Stephen Hruby

President, Architects Unlimited

Zayne Smith

Director of Advocacy, AARP Florida

Eric Steward

Orlando Area Executive, First Citizens Bank

Day 2

Tuesday, August 25

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Innovation Stage: Advancing the Future of Housing Solutions

See emerging ideas, tools, and approaches that are helping housing organizations rethink how affordable housing is planned, financed, built, and delivered.

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AJ Meyer

Vice President, Florida Lemark Corporation

Rob Collins

General Superintendent, Park & Eleazer Construction

Jonathan Stowers

Founder & President, Green Summit Engineering

Dave Chaser

VP Engineering, Energy Green Summit

10:15 AM – 11:45 AM

Building Starter Homes: Policy Solutions for a More Attainable Market

Examine policy and development strategies that can increase the supply of smaller, more attainable homes and expand pathways to homeownership for Florida households.

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Kody Glazer

Chief Legal and Policy Officer, Florida Housing Coalition

Christian Solorio

State Policy Campaigns Director, Welcoming Neighbors

Danielle Stroud

CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, Florida

Jeff Brandes

President, Florida Policy Project

Jim McCarthy

VP Land Acquisitions, Domain Homes Inc

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Luncheon: Keynote and Raffle

Recharge over lunch with an engaging keynote from sales guru Linda Clemmons, followed by the nonprofit raffle and a conference-wide midday gathering.

Linda Clemmons

Sales Guru

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Florida Housing Finance Corporation: Multifamily Affordable Housing Funding Opportunities

Hear directly about Florida Housing Finance Corporation programs and funding opportunities available to support multifamily affordable housing development throughout the state.

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Melissa Levy

Managing Director of Multifamily Programs, Florida Housing Finance Corporation

Jean Salmonsen

Director, Florida Housing Finance Corporation

Kevin Tatreau

Director of Development Finance, Florida Housing Finance Corporation

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM

Florida Housing Finance Corporation: Housing Options for Persons with Special Needs

Explore housing resources, financing approaches, and program considerations designed to increase safe, affordable, and supportive housing options for Floridians with special needs.

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Bill Aldinger

Managing Director of Policy and Programs, Florida Housing Finance Corporation

Zachary Summerlin

Policy Director, Florida Housing Finance Corporation

Nicole Singleton

Policy and Special Programs Manager, Florida Housing Finance Corporation

Day 3

Wednesday, August 26

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Nonprofit Capacity Building Symposium

A focused capacity-building program for nonprofit housing organizations, covering the organizational, financial, and development readiness needed to move affordable housing projects from concept to capital to completion.

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Joyce Odongo

Community Development Officer, Bank OZK

David Leon

Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Laura Myers

Vice President, JP Morgan Chase Bank

Steven Kirk

President, Rural Neighborhoods

Linsey Grove

CEO, The Hypatia Collaborative

Veatrice Farrell

CCO, The Hypatia Collaborative

Choose How You Attend

Virtual is the easiest way to join. In-person registration is also available.

If travel is not practical, the $175 virtual pass keeps the conference accessible. If you want the full on-site experience in Orlando, you can still register to attend in person.

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All-Access Virtual Pass

$175

Attend live from anywhere and follow conference programming without the expense or time commitment of traveling to Orlando.

Live online conference access
Three days of programming
No hotel or transportation costs
Ideal for individuals and organizations participating remotely

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Orlando

Join the conference at the Rosen Centre for the full on-site experience, including live sessions, networking, the Housing Expo, and conference activities.

Rosen Centre in Orlando
In-person conference sessions
Networking and on-site activities
Housing Expo access

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Join the Florida Housing Coalition August 24 - 26, 2026 for three days of affordable housing learning, policy discussion, and statewide collaboration streamed live from Orlando.