The Student & Workforce Housing Development Conference
The National Forum on Education Housing Delivery
Two days with the institutional leaders, developers, capital providers, and advisors advancing student and workforce housing across the United States.
Rethinking Education Housing Delivery
The Student & Workforce Housing Development Conference convenes higher education executives, K–12 districts, capital providers, developers, and delivery partners focused on solving housing challenges across academic communities nationwide.
As institutions confront rising construction costs, affordability pressures, and recruitment challenges, housing has become a strategic infrastructure priority.
This conference explores the financing tools, partnership structures, procurement strategies, and delivery models moving projects from concept to completion.
From P3 implementation and bond funding deployment to modular construction, recapitalization strategies, and adaptive reuse, the program is designed for institutions and partners advancing housing at scale.
Conference by the Numbers
- 85+SpeakersUniversity, college, and K–12 leaders alongside developers, lenders, and delivery partners.
- 30+SessionsPanels, workshops, roundtables, and case studies grounded in active projects.
- 4Program TracksInstitutional strategy, delivery models and P3s, policy and legal strategy, and design.
The Program · Focus, Tracks & Themes
From Housing Strategy to Move-In Day
Four tracks follow education housing from institutional strategy and partnership structure to policy, entitlements, and the design decisions that shape student success.
Track 01Institutional Strategy & Portfolio TransformationHousing as core infrastructure for recruitment, retention, and mission.Explore the track →
Track 02Delivery Models & Public-Private PartnershipsHow to structure, finance, and allocate risk to get projects delivered.Explore the track →
Track 03Public Policy, Entitlements & Legal StrategyPolicy as a strategic lever for feasibility and speed.Explore the track →
Track 04Design, Wellness & Student-Centered InnovationDesign that supports belonging, safety, and long-term success.Explore the track →
The 2027 agenda is taking shape. Sessions, titles, and speakers will be announced in the months ahead.
Speaker Preview
Meet the Leaders Shaping Education Housing
Hear from university, community college, and K–12 district leaders alongside the developers, capital providers, architects, builders, and advisors delivering their projects.
Speakers from the 2026 program. The 2027 lineup will be announced in the months ahead.Meet Our 2026 Speakers
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Connect With the Leaders Delivering Education Housing
Explore proven strategies and new approaches for developing, funding, and managing student and workforce housing, from district-led teacher housing to large-scale university partnerships, alongside the people planning, financing, and delivering it.
Institutions and organizations that have joined us
Colleges & Universities
Housing, finance, facilities, and student affairs leaders from public and private institutions.
K–12 & Community Colleges
District and system leaders planning educator, staff, and affordable student housing.
Developers & Capital Providers
P3 developers, operators, lenders, bond underwriters, and investors structuring the deals.
Industry Partners
Architects, builders, attorneys, advisors, and consultants supporting delivery.
2026 Highlights
The Conference in Action
Keynotes, panels, the expo floor, and the conversations in between.
For Education Institutions
Complimentary Registration for Education Institutions
Representatives of colleges, universities, community colleges, and K–12 school districts receive full conference access, including sessions, the expo hall, networking events, and conference meals.
- Universities
- Community Colleges
- K–12 Districts
- University Systems
- Education Foundations
Institution email required. Register with your official institution or district email address (.edu, .k12, or your institution’s domain).
Free through Friday, April 16$595 from April 17
Registration · April 26–27, 2027 · JW Marriott L.A. LIVE
Choose Your Registration Type
Early rates end Friday, March 5 at 11:59 PM PT. Rates increase on March 6, April 3, and April 24.
- Early RateNow – March 5
- Regular RateMarch 6 – April 2
- Late RateApril 3 – April 23
- Onsite RateApril 24 – April 27
General Attendee
Recommended for most participants
$995
Rises to $1,195 on March 6
- EarlyNow – Mar 5$995
- RegularMar 6 – Apr 2$1,195
- LateApr 3 – Apr 23$1,395
- OnsiteApr 24 – Apr 27$1,595
- All panels and keynotes
- Workshops and exhibitions
- Networking sessions
- Meal receptions with food and drink
- Attendee list
- Digital networking platform and mobile app
VIP Attendee
Enhanced access and premium benefits
$1,395
Rises to $1,595 on March 6
- EarlyNow – Mar 5$1,395
- RegularMar 6 – Apr 2$1,595
- LateApr 3 – Apr 23$1,795
- OnsiteApr 24 – Apr 27$1,995
- Everything in General Attendee
- Early access to the attendee list with contact information, including emails
- Session audio recordings, transcripts, and presentations
- Priority badge collection
Education Institutions
For colleges, universities, and K–12 districts
Free
Complimentary through April 16
- ComplimentaryNow – Apr 16Free
- LateApr 17 – Apr 23$595
- OnsiteApr 24 – Apr 27$795
- Full conference access, the same as General Attendee
- For employees of colleges, universities, community colleges, and K–12 school districts
- Institution email required
Exhibiting? See exhibit packages. Rates change at 11:59 PM PT on Fridays, March 5, April 2, and April 23. Education registration is complimentary through Friday, April 16.
Sponsorship Recognition
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Thank you to our 2026 leadership sponsors for contributing expertise and participation across the program.
Diamond Partners
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
