15th Annual Community Development Summit
The 15th Annual Community Development Summit, hosted annually by Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group in conjunction with the Urban Land Institute - Pittsburgh District Council, is the premier regional conference covering community development topics. Our two-day event showcases PCRG’s work with and on behalf of our 60+ members and highlights the latest community development techniques. Attendees gain exposure to industry best practices and national trends, develop tactics to enhance the quality of life of those they serve, and dive deeply into sessions that discuss how communities are creating cross sector partnerships for lasting, inclusive change. This year’s Conference will continue to explore “Equity in Action” focused on Prioritizing & Advancing Racial Equity & Equality of Underserved Communities.
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SUMMIT AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 | 7:30 AM
- Coffee and Exhibitor Hall Opens: 7:00AM
- Exhibitor Opens: 7:30 AM
- Registration Opens: 7:30 AM
- Breakfast: 8:00 AM
- Welcome & Introduction: 9:00 AM
- Keynote One: 9:25 AM – 10:25 AM
- Session Group One: 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
- Lunch : 12:00 PM
- Keynote Two: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Session Group Two: 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
- Networking: 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
- Session Group Three: 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
- Network Reception and Happy Hour: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, JUNE 5 | 8:00 AM
Coffee and Exhibitor Hall Opens: 7:30AM
Exhibitor Opens: 8:30 AM
Registration Opens: 8:00 AM
- Breakfast: 9:00 AM
- Welcome & Introduction: 9:10 AM
- Panel: 9:20 AM – 10:30 AM
- Session Group Four: 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
- Lunch: 12:00 PM
- Keynote Three: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
- Session Group Five: 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Rohit Acharya
Nonresident Fellow – Brookings Metro & Founding Partner at Common Good Labs
Rohit is an expert at using applied data science to generate new insights into the challenges found in U.S. cities. His research focuses on reducing poverty without displacement, enhancing public safety and health outcomes, improving education, and building wealth among low-income populations. Common Good Labs is a research organization that designs actionable solutions to improve communities using data science tools to empower leaders in foundations, nonprofit organizations, and government.
Zeke Hernandez
Max and Bernice Garchik Family Presidential Associate Professor at the Wharton School
Zeke’s pioneering research linking immigration to investment and economic growth has won multiple prizes, including an unprecedented three emerging scholar awards from the top academic associations in his field. Author of " The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers", he is one of the highest-rated teachers at Wharton.
Andre M. Perry
Senior Fellow, Brookings Metro, Director – Center for Community Uplift
Andre is a senior fellow in the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings, a scholar-in residence at American University, and a columnist for the Hechinger Report. He is the author of the books “Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities” and his newest work “Black Power Score Card”. A nationally known and respected commentator on race, structural inequality, and education, his research focuses on race and structural inequality, education, and economic inclusion.
Josh Silver
Consultant and Senior Fellow at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC)
Join us for a conversation about community reinvestment with Josh Silver. Author of “Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act”, Josh’s 30-year career at NCRC involved protecting and strengthening the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), fair lending laws, and data disclosure laws to hold financial institutions accountable for fair and responsible lending.
SUMMIT RECEPTION & NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR
Held in The Bridges Ballroom & Exhibitor Hall, Featuring Music by Pittsburgh Artist Calvin Stemley & The Stemtecs Band
Please join us for jazz music, and cocktails & hors d’oeuvres at our annual reception, Wednesday, June 4, 5:15-7:30 PM, exclusively for our registered guests and Summit attendees.
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Greater Vision, Greater Summit, Better Venue
The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh Event Center & Rivers Casino
777 Casino Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Enjoy panoramic views of downtown Pittsburgh located just steps from Acrisure Stadium, PNC Park and the nightlife of the North Shore. Expansive windows on every level with views of the Ohio River and Pittsburgh’s famous skyline. One of the newest hotels in Pittsburgh, perfect for our 15th Annual Community Development Summit.
The Landing Hotel Welcomes the 15th Annual PCRG Pittsburgh Community Development Summit scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, through Friday, June 6, 2025, with a discounted group rate by calling 412-231-7777 (reference group code is PCRC) or by using the button below to book online.
The reservation cutoff date (deadline to access the group rates) is Wednesday May 21st, 2025. Please ensure to make your reservations on or before this date.
