Fair Housing and Economic Mobility Conference
Fair Housing and Economic Mobility Conference
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 19, 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 & Inclusion,
Civil Rights Division
Austin Equity & Inclusion (AEI), Civil Rights Division enforces local fair employment and fair housing ordinances under contract with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In alignment with this commitment, the Office of Civil Rights promotes fair employment and fair housing with local outreach and events.
City of Austin Housing Department
Austin Housing creates and preserves housing opportunities to stabilize communities.