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 required to move 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 at a Glance
700+
Senior Institutional Leaders
100+
Industry Thought-Leaders Speakers
National
Representation Across College and Universities, Community Colleges, TK-12 Districts, Technical Colleges, and Mission-driven Institutions
A balanced environment designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue between education institutions and the private-sector partners delivering their projects.
Who Attends the Conference?
The conference convenes senior institutional leaders and industry responsible for planning, financing, and delivering housing across education environments nationwide.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Explore how educational institutions are reimagining student and workforce housing through bold partnerships, creative financing, and innovative development strategies.
- Institutional capital strategy and balance sheet considerations
- Public-private partnership structuring and risk allocation
- Modular, prefabrication, and innovative delivery approaches
- Workforce housing for faculty, staff, and K–12 educators
- Bond funding, tax credits, and off-balance sheet models
- Policy frameworks shaping housing feasibility
Sessions are grounded in case studies, institutional leadership perspectives, and active project implementation.
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WHY ATTEND
Explore proven strategies and new approaches for developing, funding, and managing student and workforce housing in today’s challenging environment.
From district-led teacher housing to large-scale university partnerships and community-based affordable housing, this conference highlights the innovative solutions educational institutions are using to address real housing needs including:
- Understanding risk allocation across delivery models
- Evaluating P3 and alternative procurement structures
- Learning from institutions implementing housing at scale
- Building relationships with experienced national partners
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Registration Options:
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$1,295 after March 13 | $1,495 after April 10
Recommended for most participants
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⮞ Access to workshops and exhibitions
⮞ Access to networking sessions
⮞ Access to meal receptions with food and drink
⮞ Access to attendee list
⮞ Access to digital networking platform
⮞ Access to mobile app
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$1,695 after March 13 | $1,895 after April 10
Enhanced access and premium benefits
⮞ Access to all panels and keynotes
⮞ Access to workshops and exhibitions
⮞ Access to networking sessions
⮞ Access to meal receptions with food and drink
⮞ Access to digital networking platform
⮞ Access to mobile app
⮞ Early access to attendee list with contact information (including emails)
⮞ Access to session audio recordings, transcripts, and presentations
⮞ Priority badge collection
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$395 after March 13 | $595 after April 10
For School's Only
⮞ Access to all panels and keynotes
⮞ Access to workshops and exhibitions
⮞ Access to networking sessions
⮞ Access to meal receptions with food and drink
⮞ Access to attendee list
⮞ Access to digital networking platform
⮞ Access to mobile app
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$595 after March 20 | $795 after April 10
For 501(c)(3) organizations only
⮞ Access to all panels and keynotes
⮞ Access to workshops and exhibitions
⮞ Access to networking sessions
⮞ Access to meal receptions with food and drink
⮞ Access to attendee list
⮞ Access to digital networking platform
⮞ Access to mobile app
