Join Emphasys at the 2025 NCSHA Annual Conference & Showplace

The 2025 NCSHA Annual Conference & Showplace takes place October 4–7 in New Orleans, bringing together Housing Finance Agencies, industry leaders, and partners to explore strategies, innovations, and solutions shaping the affordable housing landscape. With significant legislative and policy updates in 2025, this event provides HFAs with the resources and insights needed to navigate a fast-changing environment.

HFAs are at the center of implementing housing initiatives, managing compliance changes, and ensuring housing programs meet evolving community needs. The conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to:

• Share strategies and experiences with peers from across the country

• Learn directly from subject matter experts and industry leaders

• Explore practical solutions to challenges in program delivery, finance, technology, and management

For Emphasys, sponsoring the event is part of our commitment to advancing the shared mission of promoting housing equity. We’ll be there alongside our agency partners, ready to demonstrate how our solutions support efficient operations and improved outcomes for communities.

This year’s agenda tackles the pressing issues HFAs are navigating — from financing tools and program design to compliance, technology, and long-term sustainability. It’s designed to give agency leaders practical strategies while also sparking the bigger-picture conversations that shape the future of affordable housing.

Two keynote speakers will help frame those conversations. Shaun Donovan, CEO of Enterprise Community Partners, will bring his decades of leadership in housing policy and community development, offering perspective on the national landscape and how federal priorities intersect with HFA work. His experience advancing fair housing, strengthening disaster recovery efforts, and addressing homelessness will resonate with agencies charting their own strategies at the state level.

On a different but equally important note, Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet, will guide attendees in thinking about leadership, resilience, and well-being. At a time when HFA teams face rising demand and rapid change, his insights on mindfulness and performance provide tools to sustain both individuals and organizations for the long haul.

Together, the agenda and keynote sessions balance the “what” of housing policy with the “how” of leading effectively in a demanding environment.

For over 50 years, the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) has been at the forefront of advocating for affordable housing. Their mission is to advance, through advocacy and education, the efforts of state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) to provide affordable housing to those who need it. NCSHA’s work has been instrumental in shaping policies that support the development, rehabilitation, and financing of affordable homes across the nation.

In 2025, NCSHA continues to drive progress through initiatives like the Equitable Housing Finance Plan, aiming to expand access to down payment assistance programs and enhance the searchability of Federal Home Loan Bank affordable housing offerings. Their advocacy efforts have also led to significant changes in federal programs, such as the FHA-HFA Risk-Sharing Program, ensuring that HFAs have the tools needed to meet the growing demand for affordable housing.

At Emphasys, we share in NCSHA’s commitment to our partner agencies. For the past 45 years, we have been developing software designed exclusively for Housing Finance Agencies, providing solutions that help agencies operate efficiently, manage programs effectively, and advance their mission. As the only solutions provider dedicated solely to HFAs, we equip our partners with the tools and resources they need to turn policy and progress into real-world impact.

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Emphasys is excited to meet with clients, partners, and agencies during the conference. Schedule a one-on-one meeting with our team in advance to discuss your agency’s priorities.

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Conference Venue: New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Website: www.hilton.com/en/hotels/fllcici-conrad-fort-lauderdale-beach/