Registration open for the Housing Justice Network Conference!

SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2024

Minneapolis, MN

Join the National Housing Law Project and the Housing Justice Network in Minneapolis, Minnesota from September 4-6 at the 2024 HJN Conference! We’ll bring together hundreds of housing justice legal aid attorneys, organizers, and advocates from across the country to build the collective power we need to advance housing justice. Attendees will share strategies, study emerging issues, identify policy priorities, and connect with housing justice movement leaders. We’ll also hold an MCLE-accredited training for advocates new to housing law. Register today to save your spot!

Conference Registration Fees

Registration Options:

Online (preferred) – Register here!

Mail – Please complete this form. Mailed forms must be postmarked by June 20 to be eligible for the early bird discount, and postmarked no later than July 1 to be eligible for regular registration. Please note that we often sell out, and we will not be able to honor mail-in registrations received after all tickets have been sold.

• Discount for Multiple Attendees
  There is a 15% discount for five or more attendees registering at the same time from the same organization or program. Please submit a registration form for each attendee. If registering via mail, be sure to submit all 5+ forms in one envelope.
• Scholarships
  Applications are closed. If you are awarded either a fee waiver or a scholarship, you will be provided with instructions to register online for the conference. If you do not register promptly, we cannot guarantee you a place at the conference.
• Cancellation and Refund Policy
  We will offer refunds (less a $50 handling fee) for cancellations made before July 1. To qualify, please send an email to 2024hjn@nhlp.org by July 1 and use the subject line “Refund requested.”
• Covid 19 Precautions
  All attendees are strongly encouraged to test before they travel to the conference. Masks are optional. NHLP will evaluate additional COVID protocols closer to the date of the conference and update attendees with any changes.

Questions on your registration? Email 2024hjn@nhlp.org

Conference Hotel and Lodging

Hilton Minneapolis
1001 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 376-1000

NHLP has secured a limited number of rooms at the discounted rate of $179/night for the nights of September 3-5. Reserve your room using the link below as soon as possible to secure this rate.
Book Online with the Hilton by July 1st!
If booking by phone, reference “HJN Conference.”

Schedule of Events

See below for an expected schedule of events – note that for the in-person events there may be minor changes as we get closer to the date.

New Advocate Training

TWO-PARTS: ONLINE PRE-CONFERENCE WEBINAR AND IN-PERSON TRAINING AT THE CONFERENCE
NHLP’s federal housing new advocate training provides two opportunities to learn with the nation’s top housing law experts. Part One is a live pre-conference webinar, Laying the Foundation, on August 15th, during which NHLP will provide a comprehensive overview of the federal housing programs. Part Two is Raising the Roof, an in-person session on September 4th at the HJN Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where participants will move past the basics and engage in interactive learning and simulated client cases, led by NHLP staff and HJN network leaders.

Part One: Laying the Foundation, an Online Webinar on Thursday, August 15th from 12pm – 4pm ET (9am – 1pm PT). Online access information and training materials will be provided after payment of registration.

Part Two: Raising the Roof, an In-Person Training on Wednesday, September 4th from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

NHLP will only offer MCLE credits for the New Advocate Training on August 15th and September 4th, NOT the full conference.

Conference

Wednesday, September 4th

• 3:00 pm – 5:45 pm, Sit down with colleagues for workshops on the prominent housing issues facing our clients.
• 6 pm – 8 pm, HJN Happy Hour to welcome new members to the Housing Justice Network. Old friends are invited too!

Thursday, September 5th

• 8 am – 9:00 am, Breakfast
• 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Conference Programming including Welcome, Plenary, and Workshops (Lunch on your own)
• 6:30 pm – 9 pm, HJN Reception and Awards at the Hilton Hotel. The Bill Powers Housing Justice and David Bryson Awards will be announced during the reception. This will be a great chance to catch up with friends new and old!

Friday, September 6th

• 8:00 am – 9 am, Breakfast
• 9 am – 3:00 pm, Conference Sessions, Lunch, and Keynote