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, practitioners, housing and civil rights advocates, 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.

Event Details: 

April 29, 2026 @ Norris Conference Center - 2525 W Anderson Ln

Registration & Continental Breakfast: 8:30 - 9:00 am

Session Programming: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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About the Event Hosts

Austin Equity and Inclusion

The mission of Austin Equity and Inclusion is to transform systems to increase access, remove barriers to opportunity, address discrimination, and foster a community where all identities are respected.  AEI ensures full compliance with applicable state and federal mandates, including local city ordinances, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. AEI also oversees racial equity work, immigrant affairs, veterans, fair housing, equal employment, fair chance hiring, ADA-title II, title VI, public accommodation, CROWN Act and tenants’ right to organize. 

Austin Housing

Austin Housing creates and preserves housing opportunities to stabilize communities. Programs are designed to help Austinites stay in Austin at every stage of need, ranging from rental assistance and tenant eviction support to homeownership education, down payment assistance and home repair funding. Teams also support affordable housing development through real estate partnerships, land acquisition and redevelopment of City-owned properties.