Housing Summit 2026

REVIVING MIDDLE NEIGHBORHOODS

The Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit serves as a dynamic platform for seven thriving localities to showcase the latest breakthroughs in residential housing development. Whether you’re seeking urban sophistication, suburban charm, or a blend of both, our summit will unveil a diverse range of housing options designed to cater to every type and price point. Additionally, this event offers a unique chance for participating communities to communicate their housing preferences, ensuring that the developments align seamlessly with local desires.

If you’re a developer, builder, contractor, home renovator, financial institution representative, architect, or a local community advocate within the residential developer/building/construction sector, this summit is tailor-made for you.

Our mission is clear: to ignite a spark of innovation and progress within the residential housing landscape. The summit’s overarching goal is to stimulate the creation of new residential housing projects. By bringing together professionals from various sectors, we aim to foster collaborations that transcend boundaries and envision new possibilities. Together, we can pave the way for a brighter, more dynamic housing future in Southern Virginia.

AGENDA

8:30 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking

9:00 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:15 AM Creating Stronger Projects with Deed‑Restricted Homeownership

9:40 AM Break

9:50 AM The Housing Market in Virginia/Southern Virginia

10:15 AM Break

10:25 AM Regional Opportunities for Development

12:25 PM Break for Lunch

12:40 PM Luncheon

1:00 PM Keynote Speaker = Chris Garland, Community Development Manager of the National Community Stabilization Trust

1:40 PM Success Stories: Housing Growth Across the Region

2:30 PM Financial Resources – State and Regional

3:15 PM Closing Remarks

3:20 PM Exhibit Hall

3:30 PM Close Exhibit Hall

For more information about the Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit, contact the City of Danville’s Community Development Department, Housing and Development Division, 434-799-5260.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Written notice must be received for a full or partial refund to finance@ialr.org. Full refunds will be issued before October 1, 2026, minus a $25 cancellation processing fee.