On September 9, 2025, HUD will host a series of hybrid (in person and virtual) panels on innovative housing. These educational panels are in conjunction with HUD's annual Innovative Housing Showcase (IHS). The 2025 IHS will be held on the National Mall September 6–10, 2025, and is a public event to raise awareness of innovative and affordable housing designs and technologies. More great speakers to be announced – check back soon!

10:00 am - The American Home is the American Dream

• 10:00 am – HUD Secretary Scott Turner & Senator Tim Scott
• 10:30 am – Rep. Mike Flood (NE-1) & Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)

11:00 am - Financing the Future of Affordable Housing

• Dennis Shea, Executive VP, Bipartisan Policy Center 
• Jeb Mason, Partner, Mindset  

1:00 pm - Breaking Down Regulatory Barriers

• Lesli Gooch, CEO, Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI)  
• Ryan M. Colker, Executive Director, Energy, Resilience & Innovation, International Code Council (ICC) 
• Colt Davis, Chief Operating Officer, Clayton Home Building Group

2:00 pm - Innovative Construction: Materials, Design, & Development

• Brad DeHays, President/Founder, Connect Housing Blocks 
• Gene Eidelman, CEO/Co-founder, Azure Printed Homes 
• Jess Lohse, Executive Director, Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) 
• Chip Devine, SVP Pro Sales, Home Depot

3:00 pm - A Revitalization Story: Housing and Opportunity Zones

• Jill Homan, Deputy Director, Trade & Economy Policy, AFPI 
• Alfonso Costa Jr., COO, Falcone Group