Mar 2 – 4, 2026

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General Information

When and where is the summit?

The 2026 Leadership Summit on Ending Homelessness takes place on Monday, March 2, 2026 – Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Sheraton San Diego Resort (1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101).

Registration and Badge Pickup opens on Sunday, March 1 from 3:00–5:00 P.M. and will reopen at 8:00 A.M. on Monday, March 2. 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?

Workshop content is sourced both from Alliance staff and from experts in the field. There is not a Call for Presentations for this summit, but submissions for our Call for Speaker Nominations will be accepted through December 12, 2026.

Will there still be a national conference for 2026?

Yes, the 2026 National Conference on Ending Homelessness will be held July 8–10, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

Safety

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

For this event, 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 June 6, 2025. 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 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 event?

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 $950, and the consumer rate is $125. Registration will be available until Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. ET or until registration is sold out.

Subject to availability, the late registration rate is $1,000.00. 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. Please reference the Guidelines for Attendee Limits before requesting a bulk invoice.

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

Cancellation requests made by 11:59 P.M. ET on Monday, January 19, 2026, will incur a $50 cancellation fee. Requests made between Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and Friday, February 6, 2026 by 11:59 P.M. will incur a $150 cancellation fee. Cancellations made on or after Saturday, February 7, 2026, will receive no refund.

If someone is able to take your place, you may transfer your registration by February 6, 2026.

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.

What is a consumer registration?

The Alliance is pleased to offer a special ‘consumer’ rate for individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness or have experienced homelessness within the last five years. A limited number of scholarships are also available for individuals with lived experience of homelessness to attend the conference. Visit our Scholarship page for more information.

How do tracks and collaborative strategy lab assignments work for this summit?

Attendees will select their track at the time of registration based on their leadership role. Tracks will determine which Leadership Intensives and Spotlight Sessions the registrant will attend during the summit. Be sure to review the agenda before selecting your track. Any requests to change your track later on will be subject to availability and approval and may not be possible.

Attendees will select their top three preferences for the collaborative strategy labs. Assignments will be made in February 2026 once all registration transfers and cancellations have been processed.

Volunteering and Scholarships

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

The Alliance offers 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 summit. Scholarship applications will close at 11:59 P.M. ET on Friday, November 28, 2025 or until the application limit has been reached. The Alliance will accept 80 scholarship applications for this event and 20 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 summit.

I volunteered last year. Can I volunteer again?

While volunteers from previous conferences are welcome to apply, the Alliance will prioritize volunteer positions for those who have not volunteered in the past. Volunteer opportunities were created for individuals who want to attend the event but are generally unable to afford the registration fee. Please be mindful of this if applying.

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 summit, including access to all sessions, continental breakfast, and plated lunches.

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 event (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 December 19, 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 summit 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 event?

No. Only two staff are allowed per information table, and rotation of staff during the event 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 event, 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 event 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

Will the Alliance still host a national conference in D.C. for 2026?

Yes, the 2026 National Conference on Ending Homelessness will take place July 8 – 10, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

Does the Alliance offer CEUs for attending the event?

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 offers a complimentary shuttle for transport to and from San Diego International Airport.

Are children allowed at the event?

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 event mobile app within a week following the summit. Workshops are not recorded, but plenaries will be available on the Alliance’s YouTube channel here.

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 Tuesday afternoon, attendees will host Roundtables, allowing for more intimate discussions and deeper engagement with others in the field. Attendees should also take advantage of the summit 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