Jun 30 – Jul 2, 2025

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General Information

When and where is the conference?

The 2025 National Conference on Ending Homelessness takes place on Monday, June 30, 2025 – Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Washington Hilton (1919 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20009). This conference will offer pre-conference sessions starting at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, as well as post-conference deep dives from 2:00–4:30 PM on Wednesday after the closing plenary.

Registration and Badge Pickup opens on Sunday, June 29 from 3:00–5:00 P.M. and will reopen at 8:00 A.M. on Monday, June 30. You can find more information about the venue and available transportation on the Hotel and Travel page.

Does the Alliance accept proposals for workshop topics and speakers?

Conference content is sourced both from Alliance staff and from experts in the field. The Alliance hosts an annual Call for Presentations in an effort to foster increased input and collaboration from field partners. The application for this conference has closed, but be on the lookout for opportunities to present in 2026! Visit the Call for Presentations page for more information.

Is the Alliance hosting a Capitol Hill Day this year?

Due to an overlap with Congressional recess, there will not be an in-person Capitol Hill Day in conjunction with the conference this year. Instead, the Alliance will be organizing a virtual Capitol Hill Day on September 17. Please save the date and be on the lookout for more details.

Safety

What health & safety precautions are being taken because of the COVID-19 pandemic?

For this conference, the Alliance will not require COVID-19 vaccinations. Masks are optional but encouraged. Please review our Health and Safety Precautions below:

Health and Safety Precautions

The Alliance is committed to following all health and safety precautions to maintain a healthy environment for all attendees. Please be aware that these precautions are the minimum requirement while noting that the Alliance continues to monitor the environment and may implement more stringent requirements as the conference approaches.

General Attendee and Guest Precautions. Attendees are strongly encouraged to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations per CDC guidelines as of October 31, 2024. This means having completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series and received the most recent booster dose recommended by the CDC and as authorized or approved by the Food and Drug Administration, or for international guests, the World Health Organization.
Attestation. Attendees will be required to attest during registration that they will test for COVID-19 if exhibiting any symptoms prior to the departure for the event, while attending the event, and/or following their return home after the event. Attendees should not participate in the event if, at any point, they test positive before or during the event.
Enforcement. CDC recommendations or requirements of the host city will be in effect at the time of the meeting will be enacted and enforced.
Masks are encouraged but not required. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is welcome to do so and their decision should be respected.

These Health and Safety Precautions apply to ALL attendees, including all volunteers, speakers, sponsors, and guests. Attendees should check the event website for any changes to these precautions.

What if I’m exhibiting COVID symptoms or test positive for COVID before the conference?

Registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances outside of the cancellation policy, including but not limited to contracting COVID-19 or weather-related issues affecting your ability to attend. If you are unable to attend, we recommend transferring your registration to a colleague.

Registration

How much is registration?

The regular conference registration fee is $900, and the consumer rate is $115. Registration will be available until Monday, June 2, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. ET or until registration is sold out.

Subject to availability, the late registration rate is $950.00. For more information on rates and registration timelines, visit the Registration page.

What is included with registration?

Registration for the three-day conference includes access to all conference sessions and plenaries, a Networking Reception on Monday evening, additional networking opportunities, and continental breakfast and plated lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hors d’oeuvers will be provided at the Networking Reception, and drinks will be available for purchase.

I am unable to pay online with a credit card or need time for my company to submit payment. How can I register?

If your organization requires payment by purchase order or requires an invoice for payment, please email conference@naeh.org. Invoices can be paid by check or with credit card over the phone.

Something came up and I can’t attend. What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation requests made by 11:59 P.M. ET on Monday, May 19, 2025, will incur a $50 cancellation fee. Requests made between Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and Monday, June 9, 2025 by 11:59 P.M. will incur a $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations made on or after Tuesday, June 10, 2025, will receive no refund.

If someone is able to take your place, you may transfer your registration by June 9, 2025.

Please be advised that registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances outside of the cancellation policy, including but not limited to contracting COVID-19 or weather-related issues affecting your ability to attend.

For full cancellation details please visit the Cancellation page.

Volunteering and Scholarships

I received a scholarship in the past. Can I apply again?

The Alliance offers conference scholarships to assist individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness or have recently experienced homelessness (within the last five years), and cannot afford to cover the full cost of participating in the conference. Scholarship applications will close at 11:59 P.M. ET on Friday, May 2, 2025 or until the application limit has been reached. The Alliance will accept 80 scholarship applications for this conference and 15 applicants will be awarded a scholarship to attend. If you have received a scholarship in the last two years, you are not eligible for a scholarship to this conference.

I volunteered last year. Can I volunteer again?

The Alliance will prioritize volunteer positions for those who have not volunteered in the past. Volunteers from previous conferences are welcome to apply.

Are travel/hotel costs covered for volunteers? How about food?

Volunteers must arrange and cover the costs of their own transportation and lodging. Volunteers receive complimentary registration to the conference, including access to all sessions, continental breakfast,

Sponsorships and Information Tables

I just purchased an information table. Can the people staffing the table attend workshops or plenary sessions?

Individuals staffing information tables may not participate in the conference (this includes attending both workshops and plenaries) unless they have paid an attendee registration fee.

Are sponsorship opportunities or information tables still available?

The application deadline for sponsorships and information tables is 11:59 P.M. ET on May 13, 2025.

Visit the Sponsors/Info Tables page for more information.

I am a sponsor. Where do I send my logo and other materials for the conference mobile app?

Many of your materials were collected on your application. For further details and instructions, please contact the Alliance’s Development Manager, Allie Mattil, at development@naeh.org.

Can I assign more than two information table staffers at the conference?

No. Only two staff are allowed per information table, and rotation of staff during the conference is not allowed. Staffers must wear their name badges at all times, or they will be asked to leave the event.

I just submitted an application for a sponsorship and/or information table. Now what?

All applications are subject to review and approval. Once you’ve submitted an application online, you will receive a confirmation of receipt. Please allow a few days for review. You’ll then receive the approval decision from the Alliance’s Development Manager, Allie Mattil. If you have questions about your application, please contact development@NAEH.org.

My sponsorship and/or information table application has been approved. Now what?

Once you have been approved to sponsor or exhibit at the conference, you will receive an invoice and payment instructions, an additional form to complete, and further details regarding your sponsorship and/or information table. Failure to complete the form and payment by the given deadline will result in your application approval being revoked.

As applicable, you will receive instructions on completing complimentary registrations, accessing the conference app, instructions on AV/tech rentals, and shipping instructions for your information table materials. This information will be provided closer to the conference date.

Miscellaneous

Does the Alliance offer CEUs for attending the conference?

While we do not offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), we are able to provide you with a letter confirming your registration after the conference has ended. If you would like to request a letter confirming your registration, please contact conference@naeh.org.

Does the hotel offer a shuttle to and from the airport?

The hotel does not offer a shuttle for transport to or from nearby airports. Please plan to use other modes of transport.

Are children allowed at the conference?

All individuals in the conference space must be registered and be 18+ years of age and wear a conference badge at all times. Unfortunately, the Alliance is not able to offer childcare during the event.

Will I have access to workshop presentations?

The Alliance will post all workshop PowerPoint presentations received from speakers on the conference mobile app within a week following the event.

What networking opportunities will there be?

Attendees are encouraged to connect with fellow participants throughout the event, but the Alliance also provides structured opportunities for networking. Join us for the Networking Reception on Monday night, and enjoy breakfast gatherings on Tuesday and Wednesday. Additionally, on Wednesday morning, conference attendees will host Round Tables, allowing for more intimate discussions and deeper engagement with others in the field. Attendees should also take advantage of the conference mobile app, where they can access the community forum to direct message other attendees and enhance their networking experience!

I have a question not listed here!

Do you have a question that we haven’t answered? Contact the appropriate staff member below or contact us here.

Jeania Davis
Director of Meetings and Events
Conference Planning and Logistics
jdavis@naeh.org
202-942-8287

Teresa Ferrara
Meetings & Events Associate
Registration, Speakers, Volunteers, and General Questions
conference@naeh.org
202-942-8257

Allie Mattil
Development Manager
Sponsorships and Information Tables
development@naeh.org

Libby Miller
Media Relations Specialist
Media Credentials and Press Information
lmiller@naeh.org
202-942-8252

Albert Townsend
Director of Lived Experience
Scholarships Questions
atownsend@naeh.org