Welcome to the Affordable Housing Conference & Strategy Meetings for Black Communities (AHCBC)
Registration is now open for this premier conference & professional development!
In June, celebrate National Indigenous History Month in Canada, as we promise an exhilarating gathering of local and international attendees working to strengthen the foundation and improve the sustainability of interconnected Black Communities across the globe.
Take a glimpse of the Key Pillars, Highlighted Agenda & Education Sessions
STAY UP TO DATE! Special guest discuss the latest Imports, Exports, International Trade agreements and Tariffs for housing industry
Latest insights and strategies on Housing and Affordable Housing in Canada and abroad.
Professional Development Urgent call to discussion: as the world anticipates a shift in North America
Home-ownership Finance resources for residents of the Black Communities
Construction & Home Forum Expo
Innovations and emerging new technologies within the industries
North American priority Black youth & single-parent families near to or experiencing homelessness
Commerce-driven activity to support the sustainability of affordable housing
Climate Change: a look at vulnerable populations living in higher risk locations and structural adaptations needed to address climate change
Networking development and implementation of community-led projects
Financial resources and Funding Opportunities available by attended countries, towns, cities and/or states.
Professional Development Diversity Training and the importance of Representation of visible minorities
By invitation only: international engagement and forecast of departmental social & housing economic affairs
Who Can Attend?
Attendance at this conference is a combined alliance reserved for industry professionals, Officials, Directors, private and nonprofit affordable housing developers, construction developers, owners, planners, engineers, housing advocates, Black Community leaders, Indigenous Community leaders, Elders, Chiefs, architects, community service providers, community groups, idea supporters, lenders, grant programs, financial developers and/or economic development officials; affiliate's within the industry that have close alignment and are involved in Black Communities in urban, rural or city centers.
The Conference also offers sponsors, partners, corporations and governmental organizations the opportunity to reach more members of the Black Community to realign their show of support and commitment towards advancing affordable housing for visible minorities, underrepresented groups, Indigenous Peoples, and the vulnerable population.
Location:
The Affordable Housing Conference & Strategy Meetings will be hosted in Banff, Alberta. Located “within the present-day territories of the Treaty 6, 7, and 8, First Nations as well as the Métis Homeland”, the agenda is culturally enriched and pays tribute to rich Indigenous Heritage within its territories.
Banff National Park is “Canada’s first national park and the flagship of the nation’s park system” located 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Calgary, Alberta. Attendees will be refreshed by the beautiful landscape of an iconic Canadian late Spring and spin off of the bustling energy sector hub of one of Alberta largest cities.
International & National Participants in attendance will engage with a diverse, multi-sector group of industry leaders and peers through round-tables, research findings, forums, convenings and outdoor excursions in Banff National Park and Calgary, Alberta.
Register Here to attend the Conference
Register online to confirm your attendance via Simple Tix and our website as the official registered page for the Affordable Housing Conference & Strategy Meetings for Black Communities
General Admission Ticket Includes
Registered Attendee to 3 Day Conference
Access to all panels, conference and keynote events
Your choice of up to 3 workshops
Daily Lunch and light refreshments on Conference Days
Team Building activities
Access to Resources Room & Breakout Room
Invitation to Evening Networking Gala (formal event and attire)
Evening Network Gala Dinner
Team Building activities sign-up
Includes cost of up to 2 excursions Examples: Interpretive Tour at Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum, Banff Hot Springs, Banff Gondola, Mount Norquay, Spa Credit, Shop Local Gift Card, Calgary Day Trip, Shop local Calgary and other options
Note due to the time of the year, some excursions are weather and road-conditions permitted and therefore may not be feasible or safe to do so during the conference.
Stampede Breakfast Departure
Include small packet courier mail course materials, promotional items and/or giveaways posted after the event.
NEW! Virtual Conference Attendee Tickets - Only 30 Spots Available
Registered Attendee to 3 Day Conference
Listing of Funding Grants and Finical Resources
Access to selected panels, conference and keynote events
Your choice of up to 2 workshops
Daily Lunch and light refreshments on Conference Days
Team Building activities
Access to Resources Room & Breakout Room to meet those in-person
Team Building activities sign-up
Contacts and Show Guide Information from Construction & Home Forum Expo
Include small packet courier mail course materials, promotional items and/or giveaways posted after the event.
U.S. Attendees & International Attendees:
Traveling from outside of Canada? Welcome! In general, all visitors entering Canada to attend the Affordable Housing Conference require a valid passport and do not need a work permit provided that they are not entering the Canadian workforce. Applicable countries may still require a visa. All registered conference attendees will be provided with a receipt, travel letter confirmation and additional details on the conference upon receipt of payment to help facilitate the travel process. Itineraries, Agenda and Schedules will be provided only to paid attendees during and post-events to support applicable grant requirements.
ADDITIONAL PAYMENT OPTIONS
2025 Travel & Conference Grants USE IT OR LOSE IT – AHC accepts travel grants
As an organization supporting Black & Indigenous Communities, we accept all professional development, conference and travel grant funding programs provided that payment is made prior to the start of the event. To request an invoice, purchase order or a conditional acceptance letter to assist, please contact us directly.
For more information on the Affordable Housing Conference visit the website
Payment Registration Key Deadlines:
AHC is Canadian Company - SimpleTix Prices are in Canadian Dollars
Conference, RT Flight & Hotel Packages: April 1, 2024 (Canada Only)
Early Bird Weekend Sale: April 8, 2025
International Travel Letter Request outside of North America: April 14, 2025
Conference & All-Inclusive Hotel Packages: May 5, 2025
Conference Dates:
Day 1: Thursday June 5, 2025 Opening Ceremonies, Conference, Strategic Meetings, Networking
Day 2: Friday June 6, 2025 Conference, Strategic Meetings, Roundtable, Networking; Training, Team Building Activity/Excursion
Day 3: Saturday June 7, 2025 Conference, Strategic Meetings, Networking; Training, Team Building Activity/Excursion
Optional Day 4: Sunday June 8, 2025 Stampede Breakfast Departure & Check Out, Father's Day Run, 3on3 Corporate & Community Day Basketball Tournament
Refunds
We strongly encourage all registered attendees to check with the travel documentation requirements for those travelling internationally.
If you have paid registration fees for a conference and cannot attend, IDEAS HC will refund your registration fee minus a non-refundable $250 processing fee for any tickets per $2000 increments value of the ticket if you cancel your registration 45 days or more before the conference. A 50% Cancellation fee will apply for cancellations received between 44 - 30 days. If you wish to cancel/modify from 29–8 days before the event you may request a credit for the value of the registration. (The credit will be valid for any of our conferences held within one year from the date of the conference you originally registered for.) No refunds will be issued if you cancel less than 7 days prior to the start of the event. There are no refunds or credits issued for unused conference attendee registrations that are included in a sponsorship or exhibit package. We reserve the right to refuse any attendee that does not seem fit with the agenda/conference purpose.
No-Shows
We strongly encourage all registered attendees to check with the travel documentation requirements for those travelling internationally. There are no refunds or credits for paid attendees who do not attend the affordable housing conference they were registered for or who do not cancel 72 hours or more before the beginning of the event. There are no refunds or credits issued for unused registrations or no-show attendees that are included in a sponsorship or exhibit package. There are no refunds or credits for paid attendees who do not attend the affordable housing conference due to foreseen travel documents without 3 business days' notice
Family Work Related Trip Options:
We realize that some participants may be traveling with family members and are pleased to provide onsite childminding and activities during the work-related trip. We have a maximum of 20 childminding spots. Additional paperwork and/or fees may be required for those wishing to bring their family members and/or accompanied guests (non-conference participants).
Mail & Packages:
Official letters will be mailed out and any pre-event materials as per request of the conference attendee. Mail can be requested; we are not guaranteeing delivery dates. All conference materials and agenda will be picked up in-person at the event. We appreciate your understanding and willingness to answer the optional questions to expedite the process. Post Event Materials packets: sent after the end of the event, please allow additional processing time.
Affordable Housing Conference Land Acknowledgement:
The Affordable Housing Conference (AHC) and IDEAS HC acknowledges that we respect, live, learn, work and play on the traditional territories. We are genuinely in gratitude for the opportunities past, present and future and that our works would not be possible without the preliminary works of the original people of these lands and the many other lands we set foot on around the world.
Host Contacts:
For more information on the Affordable Housing Conference visit the websitehttps://ahconference.com, Email: register@ahconference.com
For more information on IDEAS HC visit the website. Email: communityhousingprovider@gmail.com
National Runs
Date & Time
Jun. 5, 2025 10:00 a.m. - Jun. 7, 2025 4:00 p.m.
Venue Details
Conference Centre in Banff
Banff, Alberta
National Runs
The Affordable Housing Conference (AHC) marks a new innovation to better serve and represent city centers, urban & rural Indigenous & Black Communities locally, nationally and internationally. Through project creations, conferences, meetings, team building events we create professional meeting points to ensure that key industry challenges and opportunities are addressed in an inclusive, professional and sustainable environment.
The Affordable Housing Conference is presented by IDEAS HC. An organization which leads the next wave in accelerating affordable housing and vital community resources infrastructures for Indigenous, Black Communities, Students, Seniors, Women & Children, those at risk of homelessness, the unhouse, underserved population that require need of newer and sustainable buildings to better support the well-being one-self and/or the people in their communities.
Whether working independently or together, our goal is to honour culture & traditions while including new adaptations focused on sustainability and priority that effectively address the needs of the diverse populations we serve by building back better for current & future generations to thrive.
