| 2026 Spring Conference Agenda |
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SUNDAY, MARCH 22 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS ADVANCING EQUITABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION Join Justice 4 Housing (J4H) for an informative session on advancing equity in public housing for Families Impacted by Incarceration (FIP). This session will introduce the work J4H has done in partnership with local housing authorities across the Commonwealth; highlight key successes and measurable outcomes; demonstrate the broader benefits of this initiative; and invite all housing authorities to consider adopting the policy recommendations outlined in J4H’s Far From Home (FFH) report. TECH GOES HOME TGH programs focus on serving people and communities who face systemic barriers to technology adoption. Tech Goes Home programs serve people of all ages, with courses geared towards families, adults, entrepreneurs, older adults, and more. They bring computers, internet, and training to families and individuals throughout Massachusetts so students can do homework, adults can find jobs and manage finances, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives.
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM ROUNDTABLES MEDIUM/LARGE HOUSING AUTHORITIES SMALL HOUSING AUTHORITIES
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM WELCOME RECEPTION
MONDAY, MARCH 23 7:30 AM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 7:30 AM BREAKFAST BUFFET 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PLENARY SESSION WELCOME AND MASSNAHRO UPDATE
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM EXHIBIT HALL Please become acquainted with our vendors and the products and services they offer your agency.
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM CONCURRENT SESSIONS EOHLC TOWN HALL LET'S TALK RESIDENT SERVICES
11:00 AM COFFEE BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS FROM NOTICE TO JUDGEMENT: AN EVICTION SIMULATION PROCUREMENT 101 THE AI ADVANTAGE: CHATGPT, COPILOT & SMART TOOLS FOR FASTER, BETTER HOUSING OPERATIONS
12:45 PM LUNCH
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS ASK THE ATTORNEYS SUPPORTING RESIDENTS THROUGH A TRAUMA INFORMED LENS FROM HIRING TO THRIVING: RETAINING HOUSING AUTHORITY STAFF
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS SAY THIS, NOT THAT: FAIR HOUSING & FRONT LINE CUSTOMER SERVICE DOS, DON'TS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN FOR BOARD MEMBERS COMMON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ISSUES
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS TUESDAY, MARCH 24 8:00 AM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 8:00 AM BREAKFAST BUFFET
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM CONCURRENT SESSIONS WASHINGTON UPDATE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS: SO...NOW WHAT? ASK THE THERAPIST
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM CONCURRENT SESSIONS SHORTFALL 101
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM PEER ROUNDTABLES Join your fellow Executive Directors, staff or board members to share best practices, ask questions, and make new acquaintances.
12:15 PM BOXED LUNCH TO GO |
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