2025 CONFERENCE CONNECTING COMMUNITIES.

HOME'S 24TH
ANNUAL HOUSING CONFERENCE

DATE: Thursday, October 16, 2025

TIME: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM PST

LOCATION: The Serra Center, Camarillo

SAVE THE DATE! The 2025 Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME) Conference will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 8:30AM to 2:30PM PST at "The Serra Center" in Camarillo. HOME's Annual Conference attracts some 300 attendees, focusing on innovative housing solutions, collaboration, and policy advancements. This year's theme is "Connecting Communities," where attendees will learn from various panelists and speakers on how Ventura County can join forces for housing solutions.

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Above are pictures from the 2024 HOME Conference.

PROGRAM

We are excited to move to a new and larger location to include an exhibit hall, networking spaces, and small group discussion tables.

7:30 Set-up including exhibits

8:15 Check-in: Exhibit Hall & continental breakfast
9:00 Welcome, introductory remarks, and sponsor recognition
9:15 Keynote: Dr. Jamshid Damooei, Center for Economics of Social Issues @ CLU
10:15 Exhibit Hall & Networking
10:50 Keynote: Chris Allen, StrongTowns, “Breaking Out of the Housing Trap”
11:50 2025 Carmen Ramirez Housing Advocacy Award to Tracy McAulay
Project Spotlight: Casa Pacifica
12:15 Lunch with facilitated roundtable discussion (choose from 30 topics)
1:30 Panel: “Show me the money: funding sources for housing & support”
2:30 Closing with additional networking and exhibit hall until 3:00

SPONSORSHIP & SUPPORT:

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for their vital role in addressing housing challenges in Ventura County. Their support helps drive transformative change in local policies and enhances the quality of life for residents. If you would like to sponsor this event, please reach out to Karen Fraser, Executive Director, via email at Karen@vchome.org or call (805) 323-6534.