NIFA's Innovation Expo

Events

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April 17-19, 2023

Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
333 S. 13th Street, Lincoln NE 68508

New name, new look, new location—same great conference!

Annual NIFA Conference, April 18-19

Annual Lender Training, April 17

Annual LIHTC Compliance Training, April 17-18

Sponsors & Exhibitors, April 17-19

Agenda

Download a PDF of the Innovation Expo agenda here.

Key: Homeownership • Rental • Technical • Agriculture

Monday, April 17, 2023

Times	Track	Title	Brief Description
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.		LIHTC Annual Compliance Training	Register Now
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.		Annual NIFA Participating Lender Training 9 a.m. - Noon: Processors 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Operations/Sales	Register Now

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Times	Track	Title	Brief Description
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.		LIHTC Annual Compliance Training	Day 2 and Luncheon
8 - 9 a.m.	Plenary	Breakfast & Opening Remarks	Shannon Harner, NIFA
9 - 9:15 a.m.		Break
9:15 - 10:30 a.m.		Financial Literacy	How to better prepare people for homeownership by teaching financial literacy.
		Legislative Updates	National update on changes to LIHTC program.
		Opportunity Starts at Home	Enhancing public safety by addressing housing issues in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
		Opportunities for Beginning Farmers/Ranchers	Exploring beginning farmer and rancher financial opportunities.
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.		Break
10:45 a.m. - Noon		Homebuying in a Digital Age	Homebuying online: best practices for IT security?
		Resources for Multifamily Development	How to finance a multifamily real estate development project.
		New Nebraskans	Providing crucial tools including housing, employment and cultural adaptation to refugees.
		Encouraging Traditionally Underserved Ag Pros	How do we support and encourage the traditionally underserved farming and ranching populations in Nebraska?
Noon - 1:30 p.m.	Plenary	Housing Champion Luncheon & Entertainment
1:30 - 1:45 p.m.		Break
1:45 - 3 p.m.		Rural Housing Challenges & Opportunities	A discussion on the unique challenges rural communities face when creating affordable housing.
		Average Income Minimum Set Aside Election	Review IRS guidelines and NIFA policies.
		Design Opportunities	Good design doesn't have to cost a lot to make people feel safe.
		Agriculture and Climate	The interconnective relationship between climate and agriculture.
3 - 3:30 p.m.		Break
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.		Homeownership Roundtable	Open discussion on what's happening in single family homeownership.
		LIHTC Site Inspections	What do you need to know to prepare for your inspection?
		Community Showcase	Find out what communities are doing to get ready for future development.
		Succession Planning	An intentional conversation about developing future plans for the farm/ranch.
4:45 - 5 p.m.		Break
5 - 7 p.m.	Plenary	Networking Reception	Join us for heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Times	Track	Title	Brief Description
8:15 - 9:15 a.m.	Plenary	Breakfast and Opening Remarks	Tony Goins, NE Dept. of Economic Development
9:15 - 10:45 a.m.		Nebraska Homeowners Assistance Fund	A report on the success and future of the NHAF program.
		Property Resources and Innovative Supportive Services	Innovative ideas to improve renter credit scores, options to pay rent and new programs.
		Supporting Rural Nebraska	The Emergency Rental Assistance Program has ended—where do we go from here?
10:45 - 11 a.m.		Break
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.		Increasing Homeownership	Homeownership tools and programs targeting those outside the traditional programs.
		Current Trends in Fair Housing	Fair housing is more than a list of dos and don'ts. Learn how fair housing embraces equal opportunity for all.
		American Rescue Plan Act Update	Utilizing ARPA funds for the most impact.
12:15 - 2:15 p.m.	Plenary	Housing Hall of Fame Luncheon