National Development Finance Summit 2024

National Summit Agenda

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Tue 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDFA Board of Directors Meeting (Private Event)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Wed 8:00 AM
Registration Open
Wed 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fundamentals of Economic Development Finance Course (Optional, Extra Fee Event)
The Fundamentals of Economic Development Finance Course is the foundation for all of CDFA’s educational offerings. This course will help attendees understand the variety of development finance tools available including bonds, tax credits, tax increment financing (TIF), RLFs, and access to capital lending resources. This is an extra fee event.

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Training Course #2 (Optional, Extra Fee Event)
Wed 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
SSBCI Convening (Registration Required)
Wed 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
New Member & First Time Attendee Meet & Greet
Kick-start your National Development Finance Summit by meeting with fellow new members and first-time attendees to maximize your conference experience. Network with some of CDFA’s Development Certified Finance Professionals, staff members, and long-time attendees to start making lasting connections. We want to ensure you have a seamless and successful experience at the National Summit.
Wed 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
CDFA National Summit Kickoff Reception
In keeping with CDFA tradition, the 2024 National Development Finance Summit will commence with some great food and tasty drinks. Join your fellow CDFA friends and colleagues in a casual and festive National Summit atmosphere.

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Thu 8:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast Open
Thu 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome to the CDFA National Development Finance Summit!
Thu 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakout Session 1
Breakout Session 1
Breakout Session 1
Thu 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 2
Thu 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Awards Luncheon
Thu 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Breakout Session 3
Breakout Session 3
Breakout Session 3
Thu 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Networking Break
Thu 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Breakout Session 4
Breakout Session 4
Breakout Session 4
Thu 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Drinks with Toby

Friday, November 15, 2024

Fri 8:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast Open
Fri 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
CDFA Legislative Breakfast
Fri 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Federal Grant Writing Workshop
Workshop 1