JOIN US MARCH 18, 2026
At the second National Housing Supply Summit we will focus on how innovation across the housing value chain is developing solutions to increase supply.
Please request an invitation below and we will be in touch as soon as ticketing opens up.
Remember to mark your calendars now!
The U.S has faced a housing supply deficit in the millions
for over a decade.
Why are we not making any real progress toward solutions?
The National Housing Supply Summit is an exchange of ideas between industry and policymakers focused on how more housing can be built in the U.S., with a specific emphasis on the actions that the federal government can take to remove barriers and create incentives.
On March 19, 2025 we heard from industry about the effects that the complex interplay of local, state, and federal regulations has on housing production; from policymakers at the local, state, and federal level about successful efforts to increase housing supply; from experts deploying innovation in the field connected to automated processes, new materials, and labor models; and from experts addressing the capital challenges being driven by insurance costs, inflation, and project finance structures.
Who Attends the Summit:
Single-family & multifamily homebuilders & developers
Financial institutions delivering capital to the housing market
Companies manufacturing the components that build homes
U.S. Senate & House staff working on housing policy
HUD, FHFA, Treasury, USDA, Labor, Commerce, & other U.S. executive branch staff working on housing policy
State & local policymakers
Associations representing companies in the housing production value chain
Think tanks & media exploring solutions to the housing supply crisis
This dialogue will lead to follow-on activities that can support efforts to drive innovation in the housing sector at the intersection of policy and the market.
Curated sessions addressing the federal role in
increasing housing supply
Policy
Zoning & Planning
Building Codes
Permitting
Finance
Development & Public finance
Consumer finance
Insurance
Construction
Alternative labor models
Alternative materials
Derisking deals
AGENDA
Question framing the day:
What can the federal government do to help increase housing supply in the U.S.?
Setting the Table for Increasing Supply
- What are the top challenges that are preventing the closure of the housing supply gap?
- Where are there general areas of agreement that can lead to nearer term solutions?
- What can the Federal government do at the state and local level where things often get bogged down?
- What does industry need to do differently to gain the support from policymakers it needs to increase supply?
Zoning and Planning
- Modernizing zoning laws
- Encouraging mixed-use development
- Better leveraging data
Building Codes
- Modernizing building codes for greater efficiency
- Using codes to encourage innovation in construction methods
- Code changes needed to accelerate retrofitting and adaptive reuse
Permitting
- Streamlining permitting processes
- Leveraging technology in permitting
- Permitting that supports emerging construction methods
Development & Public Finance
- Innovative financing mechanisms for housing development
- Funding infrastructure to support housing development
- Reducing development costs through public financing
- Public land for development
Consumer Finance
- Innovative mortgage products
- Credit scoring and access to financing
- Rent-to-own and alternative paths to homeownership
- Supporting non-traditional borrowers
Insurance
- Insurance challenges in housing affordability
- Access to insurance in high-risk areas
- Insurance for multifamily and affordable housing
- Insurance for emerging housing models
Talent Development & Workforce Supply
- Workforce shortages in construction
- Talent development and training
- Innovations in productivity and efficiency
Building Materials
- Innovations in building materials
- Cost-effective building materials
- Supply chain challenges in building materials
Opportunities for Action
2025 AGENDA
Question framing the day:
What can the federal government do to help increase housing supply in the U.S.?
8:30am
Coffee & Networking
9:00am
Setting the Table for Increasing Supply
- What are the top challenges that are preventing the closure of the housing supply gap?
- Where are there general areas of agreement that can lead to nearer term solutions?
- What can the Federal government do at the state and local level where things often get bogged down?
- What does industry need to do differently to gain the support from policymakers it needs to increase supply?
Panelists:
Rob Dietz, SVP & Chief Economist, National Association of Home Builders
Stephen O’Connor, Ph.D., Chair, George Washington University Center for Real Estate Studies
9:45am
Zoning and Planning
- Modernizing Zoning Laws
- Encouraging Mixed-use Development
- Better Leveraging Data
Moderator:
Arica Young, Director Housing Access & Affordability, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Panelists:
Chris Gamvroulas, President, Ivory Development
Mike Kingsella, CEO, Up for Growth
Mike Tweden, Vice President, Champion Homes
10:30am
Building Codes
- Modernizing Building Codes for Greater Efficiency
- Using Codes to Encourage Innovation in Construction Methods
- Code Changes Needed to Accelerate Retrofitting and Adaptive Reuse
Moderator:
Ivan Rupnik, Founding Partner MOD X & Professor Northeastern University
Panelists:
Ryan Colker, Vice President Innovation, International Code Council
Mark Lee, Senior Vice President, MiTek
Chuck Chippero, Head of Innovation, Pulte
Eric Schaefer, Chief Business Development Officer, Fading West Development
11:15am
Permitting
- Streamlining Permitting Processes
- Leveraging Technology in Permitting
- Permitting that Supports Emerging Construction Methods
Moderator:
Ben Metcalf, Managing Director, Terner Center for Housing Innovation
Panelists:
Jenny Song, CEO, Infilla
Vikas Enti, CEO, Reframe Systems
Rafael Muniz, COO, EYA
11:55am
Lunch
1:00pm
Public Finance & Development
- Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Housing Development
- Funding Infrastructure to Support Housing Development
- Reducing Development Costs Through Public Financing
- Public Land for Development
Moderator:
Stockton Williams, Executive Director, NCSHA
Panelists:
Dan Brendes, Senior Vice President, Berkadia
Lisa Davis, Partner, Vistria
Jake Day, Secretary, Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development
Richard Lake, Managing Partner, Roadside Development
1:45pm
Consumer Finance
- Innovative Mortgage Products
- Credit Scoring and Access to Financing
- Rent-to-Own and Alternative Paths to Homeownership
- Supporting Non-Traditional Borrowers
Moderator:
Jonathan Lawless, Head of Homeownership, Bilt Rewards
Panelists:
Laura Escobar, President, Lennar Mortgage
Tommy Mercein, CEO, Homium
Leigh Phillips, CEO & President, SaverLife
2:30pm
Insurance
- Insurance Challenges in Housing Affordability
- Access to Insurance in High-Risk Areas
- Insurance for Multifamily and Affordable Housing
- Insurance for Emerging Housing Models
Moderator:
Thom Amdur, Senior Vice President, Lincoln Avenue Capital
Panelists:
Alex Eveland, VP of Government Affairs, NMHC
Danielle Lombardo, Managing Director, WTW
Austin Perez, Senior Policy Advisor, National Association of Realtors
3:10pm
Networking Break
3:40pm
Building Materials
- Innovations in Building Materials
- Cost-Effective Building Materials
- Supply Chain Challenges in Building Materials
Moderator:
Jennifer Castenson, Vice President, Buildxact
Panelists:
Laura Dwyer, Business Development Leader, DuPont Performance Building Solutions
William Jenkins, Senior Director of Environment & Sustainability, Clayton Homes
Ken Pinto, Kenzai USA
4:25pm
Talent Supply & Workforce Development
- Labor Shortages in Construction
- Workforce Development and Training
- Innovations in Labor Efficiency
Moderator:
John McManus, Founder & President, The Builder’s Daily
Panelists:
Branka Minic, CEO, Building Talent Foundation
Laura Arce, Senior Vice President, Unidos
Ed Brady, President, Home Builders Institute
5:05
Opportunities for Action
Moderator:
Jenny Schuetz, Vice President of Housing, Arnold Ventures
Panelists:
Chris Herbert, Managing Director, Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies
Dennis Shea, Executive Director, Bipartisan Policy Center
Salim Furth, Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center
5:45pm
Reception & Networking
*Times are estimated and subject to change.
2025 Speakers
Dennis Steigerwalt
Dennis leads business strategy, market engagement, and program development with reach across 2000+ companies impacting 40%+ of U.S. annual housing starts. Dennis helped change the face of the housing industry in Saudi Arabia. He helped to create a nationwide program to develop a modular housing industry – modeling 26 strategic initiatives that would jumpstart the creation of a robust construction ecosystem, evaluating 200+ global technology providers, and securing initial approval for $4B in government investment. He was also a key player in SABIC’s Home of Innovation program, a $30M+ multi-year market engagement program focused on encouraging collaboration among the housing value chain and ensuring that better construction practices are adopted throughout the GCC region.
Matt Hoffman
Matt Hoffman is the founder and managing partner of HousingTech Ventures, a firm investing in early-stage companies with tech-enabled solutions that have the prospect to increase housing availability, attainability, and affordability. He also serves as senior advisor for health and technology at the Affordable Housing Institue, a global housing advisory firm.
If you are working on market-driven or policy solutions to increase the U.S. housing supply, please let us know your interest by requesting the Summit’s summary white paper invitation here, and tell us what you think needs to be done to spur housing production and delivery.
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TRAVEL
For those requiring hotel accommodations in Washington, DC, the Summit has arranged for hotel blocks under “National Housing Supply Summit” at the following hotels that are within a few blocks of the National Housing Center:
Residence Inn by Marriott
1199 Vermont Avenue, NW
5 minute walk to event venue – National Housing Center
Special event rate expires February 25