HFPC 2026

“Housing First in Challenging Times: Staying True, Moving Forward”

Pre-Conference: May 11, 2026 | Conference: May 12-14, 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

in downtown San Francisco, CA

Presented by: DESC and Pathways Housing First Institute

CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS NOW CLOSED!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBMISSION.

Notification of acceptance will start by the end of October/early November 2025.

PROPOSAL SELECTION

Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Relevance: Strong alignment with Housing First principles and the 2026 conference theme. Relevance to current challenges and populations.
Innovation: The topic is unique and addresses emerging issues and promising practices.
Utility: Content develops new skills, approaches, and actionable knowledge for participants.
Quality: Well organized content outlines the purpose with clear learning objectives and session structure.
Inclusion: The presentation provides inclusion of presenters with diverse backgrounds; incorporates the voices and experiences of underrepresented and/or marginalized communities.

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & LIVED EXPERIENCE

At HFPC 2026, we celebrate the strength, innovation, and leadership that come from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We seek presentations and workshops that recognize and honor individuals' unique identities and the complex social and systemic factors that shape experiences with homelessness. We especially encourage proposals led by individuals with lived expertise and sessions that meaningfully include people with lived experience as presenters. We welcome proposals that present qualitative and/or quantitative outcomes. presenters.

QUESTIONS

Contact Alice Smart at alice.smart@horizonmeetingmanagement.com or Paula Sasser at paula.sasser@horizonmeetingmanagement.com if you have any questions or would like assistance.

Accepted presentations will receive one (1) discounted registration at the conference-only rate of $325 (does NOT include pre-conference) or at the full conference rate of $425 (includes pre-conference).
Share your expertise and be recognized as a leader in advancing Housing First and housing justice.
Connect with peers, researchers, advocates, and policymakers across disciplines and geographies.
Contribute to and learn from discussions on promising practices, systems change, and community-driven solutions.
Elevate strategies that support people experiencing homelessness, mental health conditions, substance use, and other disabilities, along with tenant and staff wellness.

Any additional presenters must register for the conference and pay the registration rate available at the time of their registration.
All presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.
Each session will be structured for a short intro, 20-25 minutes of presentation time, and 30 minutes for Q&A/audience interaction.
The lead presenter is responsible for keeping their co-presenter(s) informed, including other information required for their presentation, if accepted.
One of the presenters must also serve as the session moderator. For single-presenter proposals, HFPC will work with the presenter to identify a moderator for their session.
HFPC 2026 is an in-person event; no virtual option is offered. All presenters must be available to present in-person at any assigned time during the days of May 12-14, 2026, in San Francisco, CA.
Proposals must be submitted through the online application portal