Welcome to the 2026 International Affordable Housing Conference & Strategy Meetings (IAHC)
IAHC will be known for its pioneer innovation development as a premier destination affordable housing conference. The 4 Day Conference & Strategic Meetings will provide an opportunity for decision makers and allies to meet, and work together to turn ideas/concerns into future fundable resources, proposals and/or projects. Participants will engage with a diverse, multi-sector group of industry leaders and peers through roundtables, research findings, forums, networking and convenings.
With many government financing programs commencing in January, the conference looks at what resources will become available or set to expire early 2026.
The International Affordable Housing Conference & Strategy Meetings welcomes conference attendees from adults of all ages as affordable housing is essential for all spectrums of the population.
As an urgent call for discussion, attendance is exclusively reserved for industry professionals including private and nonprofit affordable housing developers, owners, planners, housing advocates, Indigenous Community leaders, Black Community leaders, architects, construction, engineers, community service providers, community groups, idea supporters, financial developers and/or economic development officials.
3 Conferences in 1 - It's time for a change.
The International Indigenous Affordable Housing Conference (IIAHC) & the International Black Affordable Housing Conference (IBAHC) are inclusive of the International Affordable Housing Conference (IAHC) and have intertwining components to exemplify a larger initiative to support the development and implementation of community-led projects, partnerships, financial resources; innovations to meet demands of the housing market as a whole.
This is a destination business opportunity to make in-person acquaintances at this premiere conference with international industry professionals and like-minded individuals.
Just in time for the Holidays
Soak in the Sun & explore the latest trends in affordable housing & sustainability. We are thrilled to have Jamaica host the 2026 Start Fresh IAHC, IIAHC & IBAHC as a work-related opportunity to relax, refresh and re-energize for a New Year that will encompass our best foot forward. Join us for insightful discussions on key pillars shaping the future of housing.
Don't miss this time sensitive, essential professional development to network with industry experts, decision makers and professionals from across the world.
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 IAHC, IIAHC and IBAHC.
Key Deadlines:
New Year's Sale with Refundable Option: January 12, 2025
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, save an additional 20% Off all Conference tickets, use Promo Code: PEACE20. Valid from January 20 -26, 2025
California Wildlife Relief Donation Contribution and Plaque Recognition: January 31, 2025
Early Bird Deadline: July 7, 2025
Conference RT Flight & Hotel Packages: October 20, 2025
Conference & All-Inclusive Hotel Packages: November 30, 2025
Conference Dates:
Day 1: Friday January 2, 2026 Conference, Strategic Meetings, Networking
Day 2: Saturday January 3, 2026 Conference, Strategic Meetings, Networking; Training
Day 3: Sunday January 4, 2026 Conference, Strategic Meetings, Networking; Training
PAYMENT OPTIONS
End of the Year funding expiring? USE IT OR LOSE IT – IAHC 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, please contact us directly.
All registered attendance will be provided with a receipt, travel letter confirmation and additional details on the conference upon receipt of payment. Itineraries, Agenda and Schedules will be provided only to paid attendees during and post-events to support applicable grant requirements.
‘Tis the season to travel in a team or with family
IAHC realizes that some participants may be traveling with family members and is pleased to provide onsite child minding and activities during the work-related trip. Additional paperwork will be required for those wishing to bring their family members and/or accompanied guests (non-conference participant) who have purchased our all-inclusive hotel and/or flight conference packages and wish for their guest to stay with them.
As per hotel and flight policies, additional fees will apply for those guests staying in our preferred accommodation, flight and/or all-inclusive packages and are only eligible for discounts and benefits once registered attendee is paid and confirmed.
Refunds
We strongly encourage all registered attendees to check with the travel documentation requirements for those travelling internationally. As a Canadian owned company, we are currently be impacted by the Canada Post Strike and have modified our communication and are not sending any mail or courier at this time, given the delays and uncertainty. All conference materials will be picked up in-person at the event or sent after the end of the event, we appreciate your understanding and willingness to answer the optional questions to expedite the process.
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 if you cancel your registration 60 days or more before the conference. If you wish to cancel/modify from 59–14 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 13 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. Where hotels and flight options are non-refundable, the amount owed back will not include this service purchased as they are non-refundable as a separate entity.
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.
Date & Time
Jan. 2, 2026 10:00 a.m. - Jan. 5, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Venue Details
Montego Bay Conference Centre
Kent Avenue Montego Bay, Clarendon
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.
