2026 Fair Housing & Economic Mobility Conference
April 29 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
In Austin, neighborhood conditions play a major role in shaping people’s access and opportunities. Across housing, health, workforce, education, and neighborhood vitality, many organizations are working hard to improve outcomes for residents. Bringing these efforts together can help build on that work and create even greater impact.
The City of Austin’s 2026 Fair Housing and Economic Mobility Conference brings together policymakers, advocates, practitioners, community leaders, and business owners to connect efforts around a shared framework for systemic change.
About the 2026 Conference
Policymakers, advocates, practitioners, community leaders, business owners and other key stakeholders are invited to join the City of Austin for a free, all-day conference with continental breakfast and lunch included. The day will include:
- Panel discussions on housing stability, neighborhood conditions, and Austin’s Economic Mobility framework.
- Dedicated sessions on the latest Fair Housing law updates, giving practitioners and advocates practical tools to stay ahead of a changing landscape.
- An interactive workshop unveiling the City’s new Levers of Economic Mobility Index (LEMI), a tool that helps us understand how housing, health, work, and neighborhood conditions connect to shape a resident’s ability to thrive, and where we can act together to change it.
- CLE credit opportunities for eligible attendees.
- Informal networking throughout the day, connecting advocates, practitioners, and professionals working across sectors toward a more equitable Austin.
- A framework that highlights neighborhood disparities, uses data and community insights to inform decisions, and supports coordinated planning and shared outcomes.
