Insights, connections and strategies for the next NMTC cycle
Our two-day conference brings together community development entities (CDEs), investors, lenders, developers, sponsors and industry leaders at a pivotal point in the new markets tax credit (NMTC) cycle. Designed for practitioners navigating the latest allocation application cycle, the conference will explore application strategy, allocation trends, investment pipeline development and key factors shaping community development investment decisions.
Attendees will gain practical insights into allocation deployment, investment structuring, compliance considerations and emerging industry developments while connecting with peers and experts. Sessions will highlight actionable strategies, lessons learned and opportunities to support effective NMTC deployment and measurable community impact.
Please contact our Events Desk at events@novoco.com or call (415) 356-7970 if you have further questions or need assistance.
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Agenda At-a-Glance
Pre-Conference Workshops
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2027
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
9:00 am - NOON
NMTC Basics Workshop (additional fee required)
NMTC Compliance Workshop (additional fee required)
Conference
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Networking Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Conference Welcome
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Washington Report
10:45 am - 11:00 am
Networking Break
11:00 am - NOON
Investor Pulse on Allocation and Leverage
NOON - 1:30 pm
Networking Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
CDFI Fund Unplugged: Insights and Application Guidance
2:30 pm - 2:45 PM
Networking Break
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Inside the CDE Playbook
3:45 pm - 4:00 PM
Networking Break
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Trends on the Rise
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking Reception
Friday, Jan. 22, 2027
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Networking Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:55 am
From Application to Impact
10:00 am - 10:55 am
The Compliance Conversation
Featured Speakers
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Early Bird rate ends October 1, 2026
Call for Topics
Submit a topic to be covered during a session or as an idea for an entire session. Your submission will be reviewed by the Conference Chairperson. If your session is selected, the events team will contact you to discuss speaker placement and other details.
Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information about becoming a sponsor, contact Carol Hough, Sponsorship Sales Director or Melani Hom, Director of Event Marketing and Sales.
Earn Continuing Education Credits
Novogradac will provide a certificate of completion for proof of continued education (CE) for relevant re-certifications. To receive a certificate of completion, please indicate your preference to earn CE during your registration or with a staff at the event registration desk at the conference.
Novogradac & Company LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. To verify which sessions qualify for CPE credit please visit the Agenda tab.
For those seeking CLE credits, Novogradac is not a CLE sponsor but can provide eligible attendees a general certificate of attendance and, on request, additional supporting materials for self-submission to state boards. Please note that Novogradac cannot guarantee CLE credits will be accepted.
Experience San Diego
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All Novogradac events are hosted at hotels that prioritize accessibility. If you require accessible accomodation or assistance, please reach out to events@novoco.com.
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The Novogradac 2026 New Markets Tax Credit Conference was held in Hilton San Diego Bayfront from January 22-23, 2026
Details
WHEN
Manchester Grand Hyatt
CONTACT
Events Desk
(415) 356-7970
Reserve Your Seat
Join professionals from around the country in San Diego for this two-day conference. With built-in networking breaks and an exclusive reception for attendees, this is your chance to connect with leading professionals in the new markets tax credit world.