Join 500+ housing leaders from across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba for two days focused on practical solutions and sector alignment. Convened by the City of Edmonton, this summit brings together municipalities, developers, planners, housing providers, and health and homelessness professionals working to advance affordable and non-market housing delivery.
What you’ll gain:
- Proven tools and innovations from local and national leaders
- Site tours showcasing replicable projects in Edmonton
- Strategic partnerships across sectors and jurisdictions
- Applied strategies for delivery, sustainability, and reconciliation
- Building on Edmonton’s leadership in housing policy and investment,
Housing Forward moves beyond conversation toward implementation – highlighting early wins, scalable models, and collaborative approaches that can be applied across the Prairies.
Featured Speakers
Featuring senior government leadership, national housing experts, and sector practitioners shaping housing delivery across Western Canada.
- Carolyn Whitzman, Adjunct Professor, University of Toronto School of Cities
- Dr. Whitzman’s research focuses on scaling affordable and non-market housing supply and has influenced federal approaches to land use, acquisition, and housing needs analysis.
- Andrea Nemtin, CEO, Social Innovation Canada Andrea leads national initiatives in social finance and systemic change, advancing social and environmental outcomes through strategic philanthropy, innovation, and impact investing.
Fireside Chat – Don Iveson & David Miller – An informal conversation on the future of cities, housing, and climate resilience, drawing on municipal leadership and urban innovation experience.
Registration: ➢ Early bird rate: $250 (Until 11:59 pm MST March 31, 2026) ➢ Regular rate: $325