We are thrilled to announce the opening of registration for the 2024 CDFI Coalition Institute, taking place on Thursday, March 14th, and Friday, March 15th in Washington, DC at the Madison Hotel. The CDFI Institute brings together professionals, experts, and stakeholders from the world of community development finance in Washington, DC to attend a diverse array of workshops, panel discussions, and keynote addresses focusing on federal community development policy and the role of CDFIs.

WHEN AND WHERE?

The event starts at 8:30 AM on Thursday, March 14th and runs until 1:00 PM on Friday, March 15th, 2024, at the Madison Hotel in Washington, DC

30TH ANNIVERSARY

The year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Act of 1994, which established the CDFI Fund and financial assistance programs for CDFIs. The Coalition will release a 30th Anniversary Report at this year's Institute, tracing the success of CDFIs in promoting revitalization in disadvantaged rural, urban and tribal communities across America.

Sessions and Topics

Climate Finance

Racial Equity

Financing CDFIs

Community Reinvestment Act

Cyber Security and AI

Legislative Update and Hill Visits

Insights from Treasury

2024 Election Preview

Thursday, March 14th

8:00 amBreakfast

8:30 amWelcome and Overview

Ceyl Prinster, Chair, CDFI Coalition and President & CEO, Colorado Enterprise Fund

Opening Remarks and Presentation of 30th Anniversary CDFI Report
Kevin Goldsmith, JP Morgan Chase

8:50 amUnderstanding the proposed CRA rules and their potential impact on CDFIs

Moderator: Eileen Fitzgerald, ThruSight
• Jessica Thurman, FDIC
• Matthew Lambert, Federal Reserve Board of Governors
• Andrea Shearin, OCC

9:35 amUnderstanding and Interpreting the New CDFI Certification Requirements

Moderator: Marten Jenkins, Partner Community Capital
• Dafina Williams, OFN
• Jeannine Jacokes, CDBA and Partners for the Common Good
• Alexis Iwanisziw, Inclusiv

10:20 amBreak

10:35 amCybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence - a changing landscape for CDFIs

Moderator: Paul Anderson, Rapoza and Associates
• Angela Kuo, JP Morgan Chase
• Michael Akinwumi, PhD, National Fair Housing Alliance
• Laura MacCleery, UnidosUS
• Kelly Cochran, FinRegLab

11:30 amFinancing CDFIs and Community Development

Moderator: Saurabh Narain, NCIF
• Dan Letendre, Bank of America
• Tony Smith, PNC
• David Greenblatt, Standard & Poors

12:35 pmBuffet Lunch

1:00 pmKeynote

Kyle Kondik, Managing Director Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, University of Virginia Center for Politics

1:30pmBreak

1:45 pmLegislative Overview and Panel

Moderator: Bob Rapoza, Rapoza and Associates
• Kathleen Gayle, Sen. Rounds (R-SD)
• Jason Boehlert, Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA)
• Andrew Gleaton, Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD)

2:30 pmAdjourn to the Hill

3:00 pmHill Visits

5:30pmReception

Senate Kennedy Caucus Room, Russell 325

Friday, March 15th

7:30 amBreakfast

8:00 amAnnual Business Meeting

Ceyl Prinster, Jeannine Jacokes, and Bob Rapoza

8:30 amOpportunities in Climate Financing – Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and More

Moderator: Amber Bell, Opportunity Finance Network
• Crystal German, Climate United and Self-Help
• Douglas Sims, Justice Climate Fund
• Donna Gambrell, Appalachian Community Capital
• John Moon, Wells Fargo

9:30 amCDFI Fund Panel

Moderator: Katey Forth, Cinnaire
• Marcia Sigal, Deputy Director for Policy and Programs
• Dan Aiello, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Director for Policy and Programs
• Michelle Dickens, Program Manager, Office of Certification Policy and Evaluation
• Shannon McKay, Program Manager, Financial Strategies and Research
• Andrew Schlack, Program Manager, Capital Magnet Fund
• Bridget Ware, Associate Program Manager

10:35 amBreak (heavy snacks)

10:50 amChallenges and Opportunities for new CEOs of Color

Moderator: John Holdsclaw IV, Rochdale Capital
• Kimberly Lyle, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation
• Storm Taliaferrow, NALCAB
• May yer Thao, Hmong American Partnership
• Andre Whittington, Growth Partners Arizona

11:50 amKeynote

Senator Mark Warner (D-VA)

12:15 pmWrap-up

12:30 PMAdjourn

Coastal Enterprises Inc., CEI

Community Development Bankers Association

LISC

National Community Investment Fund

Novogradac & Company

U.S. Bank

Community Development Venture Capital Alliance

Economic Justice Fund

ICA Fund

Partners Community Capital

Keynote Speakers

Kyle D. Kondik University of Virginia Center for Politics

Managing Director Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, University of Virginia Center for Politics

Senator Mark Warner Democrat, Virginia

A Congressional Champion for CDFIs.

Hotel

Location Information

Location Name
Madison Hotel
Address
1177 15th St NW, Washington, DC, 20005 US
Directions
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Unfortunately, the Hotel Room Block is filled up. Not only that, but the conference hotel, the Madison, is now SOLD OUT.

There are a dozen hotels within short walking distance of the Madison. Here are a few within two blocks:

Five Stars:

The Jefferson is a boutique hotel two blocks northwest of the Madison.
The St. Regis is two blocks southwest of the Madison.

Four Stars:

The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center is adjacent to the Madison.
The Capital Hilton is two blocks southwest of the Madison.
The Hotel Zena is two blocks east of the Madison.

Three Stars:

The Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC Downtown is one block east of the Madison.
The Washington Plaza is two blocks northeast of the Madison.

Please contact [email protected] if you need advice on other hotels in the area.

Register

Registration Options

CDFI Coalition Members ($600.00)
Non-Members ($650.00)

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