Did you know that NLIHC members received a discount on registration for Housing Policy Forum 2026?
Taking place March 10-13 at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., Housing Policy Forum 2026 will feature conversations with key leaders in Congress, as well as an array of other compelling speakers and panelists. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with and learn from thought-leaders, tenant and community leaders, policy experts, researchers, and housing practitioners who will discuss actions needed to protect and expand affordable housing solutions.
Become a member today to unlock all membership benefits – including early access and discounted registration – or contact your Field Team member to check your membership status.
Featuring Bakari Sellers as Keynote Speaker
Bakari Sellers is a New York Times best-selling author, attorney, civil rights activist, and political commentator who has dedicated his career to advancing racial equity.
His best-selling memoir, My Vanishing Country, examines policies that deeply impact rural Black and other marginalized communities across the nation.
At the age of 22, Sellers was the nation's youngest Black elected legislator. From 2006 to 2014, Sellers represented South Carolina’s 90th District in the state House of Representatives. His ongoing work and influence is revered as a leading voice for his generation. As a CNN analyst, Sellers elevates public discourse and guides conversations toward meaningful resolution.
Additional speakers and panelists will be announced in the coming weeks. Visit our event page for the full Forum schedule.