The 2026 Southern Conference on Homelessness and Housing (SCHH) brings together housing developers, homeless program managers, case managers, advocates, state and local government representatives, mental and public health providers, and individuals with lived experience to address the ongoing challenges of poverty and the urgent need for safe, decent, and affordable housing across our region.

Conference Schedule Overview

Tuesday, October 28, 2026

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast Buffet (Provided by Hotel)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM LIHCA Board of Directors Meeting ONLY

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Breakfast Buffet (Made to order by the hotel)
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Opening Plenary Session
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM – Transition Break (15 minutes)
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM – Breakout Session I (75 minutes)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch on Your Own
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM – Breakout Session II (75 minutes)
3:15 PM- 3:30 PM- Transition Break (15 minutes)
3: PM – 4:45 PM – Breakout Session III (75 minutes)
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM – Free Time / Networking Prep
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM- Networking Reception (Weather Permitting)

Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM-Breakfast Buffet (Made to order by the hotel)
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM-Morning Plenary Session
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM-Transition Break (15 minutes
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM-Breakout Session IV (75 minutes)
12:15 PM – 2:00 PM- Lunch Plenary Session
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM-Breakout Session V (75 minutes)
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM- Transition Break (15 minutes)
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM- Breakout Session VI
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM-Networking Reception (Weather Permitting)

Friday, October 30, 2026

7:00 AM – 10:00 AM- Breakfast Buffet (Made to order by the hotel)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM-Closing Plenary Session

Explore Our Conference Sessions

Discover dynamic sessions designed for leaders, practitioners, and emerging voices across housing and homelessness. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, our sessions offer practical insights, innovative approaches, and opportunities to connect with peers across the housing ecosystem.

CoCs & System Leaders

Coordinated Entry 2.0: What’s Working & What’s Next
Data-Driven Decision Making with HMIS
System Performance Measures & HUD Priorities (2026 Outlook)
Rural & Suburban Homeless Response Strategies
Cross-System Partnerships (Healthcare, Justice, Child Welfare)

🏘️ Housing Authorities (PHAs)

Leveraging Housing Choice Vouchers for Homelessness
HOTMA Implementation & Impacts
PHA + CoC Partnerships That Work
Public Housing Redevelopment & Preservation
Landlord Recruitment & Retention Strategies

🏗️ Builders & Developers

Affordable Housing Financing (LIHTC, bonds, credits, incentives)
Innovative Construction Methods (modular, adaptive reuse)
Zoning, Land Use & Policy Barriers in the South
Public-Private Partnerships That Deliver
Designing for Supportive Housing & Special Populations

🤝 Advocates & Service Providers

Tenant Rights & Eviction Prevention
Trauma-Informed Housing Services
Advancing Racial Equity in Housing Access
Lived Experience Leadership Models
Advocacy Campaigns That Influence Policy

🌱 Emerging Leaders

Housing 101: Systems, Funding & Key Players
Career Pathways in Housing & Homelessness
Grant Writing & Program Design Basics
Cultural Competency in Service Delivery
Mentorship Circles & Peer Networking

Conference Schedule Overview

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