The 2026 Southern Conference on Homelessness and Housing

10/28/2026 - 10/30/2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
112 West Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

"The Power of Housing: Connecting People, Strengthening Communities" 

This year, we’re excited to return to the beautiful beaches of Alabama, hosting the conference at the Embassy Suites in Gulf Shores. This coastal setting offers the perfect backdrop for learning, collaboration, and connection among peers committed to advancing housing stability.

In addition to a dynamic lineup of breakout sessions and networking opportunities, attendees can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities (weather permitting), creating space to build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and recharge while advancing this important work.

Conference Schedule Overview

• 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast Buffet (Provided by Hotel)
• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM LIHCA Board of Directors Meeting ONLY

• 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Breakfast Buffet (Made to order by the hotel)
• 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Opening Plenary Session
• 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM – Transition Break (15 minutes)
• 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM – Breakout Session I (75 minutes)
• 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch on Your Own
• 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM – ​Breakout Session II (75 minutes)
• ​3:15 PM- 3:30 PM- Transition Break (15 minutes)
• 3: PM – 4:45 PM – Breakout Session III (75 minutes)
• 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM – Free Time / Networking Prep
• ​​5:30 PM – 7:00 PM- Networking Reception (Weather Permitting)

• 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM-Breakfast Buffet (Made to order by the hotel)
• ​9:00 AM – 10:30 AM-Morning Plenary Session
• 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM-Transition Break (15 minutes
• 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM-Breakout Session IV (75 minutes)
• 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM- Lunch Plenary Session
• 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM-Breakout Session V (75 minutes)
• 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM- Transition Break (15 minutes)
• 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM- Breakout Session VI 
• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM-Networking Reception (Weather Permitting)

• 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM- Breakfast Buffet (Made to order by the hotel)
• ​10:00 AM – 12:00 PM-Closing  Plenary Session

LIHCA Members Flat Rate= $475
Early Bird Registration: $500 -Friday, June 5, 2026, - Sunday, August 16, 2026 
Individual Registration -  $575
Group Registration (after early bird ends)- $550 per person
Available for organizations registering three (3) or more attendees
📧 To receive the group discount code, email: theresa@collaborative-solutions.net

One-Day Registration-$200

Student Registration-$250

Conference Registration Includes

• Full access to the three-day, in-person Southern Conference experience
• One-year access to the LIHCA Member Portal, featuring an online library of affordable housing resources, on-demand webinars, tools, and materials (a $100 value)
• One-year membership to the Low Income Housing Coalition of Alabama
• Eligibility for Social Work Continuing Education (CE) credits through the Association of Social Work Boards

Cancellation Policy 2026: If you must cancel your conference registration, please make every effort to find a replacement. Written refund requests must be received by September 1, 2026. If a written refund request is received by this date, your conference registration fee will be 75% refunded. 

Special Accommodations: Although we cannot guarantee all requests, we strive to create an environment where each attendee has the opportunity to participate fully in the conference. For special accommodations (e.g., sign language interpreters, materials in alternative formats, additional directional guidance, etc.), don't hesitate to get in touch with Theresa at theresa@collaborative-solutions.net 

Grievance Policy and Procedure: Your satisfaction is important to us. Therefore, complaints are taken seriously. Complaints might be generated by event attendees, regulatory boards, and/or sponsoring agencies and could involve refund requests, course content/materials, instructor qualifications, event facilities, completion certificates, or other matters. Collaborative Solutions, Inc. (CS) will respond to all complaints promptly and ethically. 

Hotel Information: 
Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
112 West Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542 USA

Room Rates:

• 1 King Suite= $160 
• 1 King Bed Studio Suite= $160
• 2 Queen Suite Partial View W/ Balcony= $200
• 2 Queen Suite Gulf View W/ Balcony= $200
• 1 King Corner Suite Gulf View W/ Balcony=$220
• 2 Queen Sound Wave Suite- Patio Gulf View= $260 

Located just steps from Gulf Shores Beach, the Embassy Suites offers on-site dining, a heated outdoor pool with beach views, and versatile meeting space. The Hangout, The Track Family Fun Park, and Waterville USA are just minutes away. The Wharf and Flora-Bama are within 20 minutes, and Gulf Shores International Airport and Adventure Island are within 10 minutes.

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