2026 North State Housing Summit

09/25/2026 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM PT

Description

Presented by Chico Housing Action Team

Bringing leaders together to create housing solutions for Northern California.

📅 September 25, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Westport
Chico, California

250+ Regional Leaders

Housing professionals • Developers • Government • Nonprofits • Business Leaders

Housing Professionals
Developers
Government
Nonprofits
Business Leaders

Why Attend

Housing affects every part of our community, from employers struggling to attract and retain workers to healthcare providers seeking stable patient outcomes, from local governments planning for growth to nonprofits serving our most vulnerable neighbors, and from families searching for a place they can afford to call home.

The North State Housing Summit brings these voices together in one room to foster meaningful dialogue, strengthen partnerships, and inspire action. Through expert speakers, collaborative panel discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will explore innovative strategies, share successful models, and identify practical solutions that address the unique housing challenges facing Northern California.

You'll Hear From

✓ State and local housing experts
✓ Community leaders and policymakers
✓ Developers and housing providers
✓ Financial institutions and business partners
✓ Organizations creating innovative solutions 

Conference Schedule

8:30 AM
Registration, Coffee & Networking
9:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:15 AM

Keynote Speaker Molly Calhoun:  Director of the School of Social Work at Chico State University

Topic:  To Be Announced

10:15 AM
Networking Break & Exhibit Hall
10:45 AM
Building the Future: Policy & Leadership for Affordable Housing
11:45 AM
Lunch, Networking & Exhibit Hall
1:00 PM
Preventing Homelessness Before It Starts: The Systems That Keep People Housed
2:00 PM
Networking Break & Exhibit Hall
2:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Call to Action
3:15 PM
Optional Speed Networking Session

Bonus Learning Opportunities

Three optional Lightning Sessions throughout the day featuring case studies, funding strategies, and practical tools from housing leaders across Northern California.