Navigate Opportunity Zones Designations Before the Market Moves
Join opportunity zones (OZ) stakeholders at a critical moment in the incentive’s next cycle. With new OZ nominations scheduled to be submitted in July and U.S. Department of the Treasury designations expected by late September, this conference is designed to help you prepare before investment activity accelerates. As states finalize submissions and Treasury begins the designation process, investors, fund managers, developers and advisors must quickly assess where opportunities will exist and how to position capital ahead of eligibility in 2027.
This conference brings together market participants to break down what to expect in the upcoming designation cycle, how OZ strategies are evolving and what steps stakeholders should take now to prepare for deployment once OZs are finalized. Attendees will gain practical insights into site selection, capital formation, investment structuring and how to evaluate emerging OZ markets before competition intensifies.
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, October 28, 2026
9:00 AM - NOON
Opportunity Zones Basics Workshop (additional fee required)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Beyond OZ Basics Workshop (additional fee required)
Conference
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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
Sizing Up Investor Demand
NOON - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where Capital Meets Community
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Networking Break
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Interpreting OZ Guidance
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking Break
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Case Studies: When Deals Go Sideways
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking Reception
Friday, October 30, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
Getting Down to (Operating) Business
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Making Impact Measurable
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Deal or No Deal
Reserve Your Seat Now
Early Bird rate ends July, 9, 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
Christianna Cohen, Senior Account Manager.
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 Washington, D.C.
Learn more about Washington, D.C. and start planning your stay.
All Novogradac events are hosted at hotels that prioritize accessibility. If you require accessible accomodation or assistance, please reach out to events@novoco.com.
Have a Look at Photos from Last Year
The Novogradac 2025 Opportunity Zones Summit was held in Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas from December 3, 2025.
Details
WHEN
Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown
CONTACT
Events Desk
(415) 356-7970
Reserve Your Seat
Join affordable housing professionals from around the country in Washington, D.C. 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 opportunity zones world.