Join us at the 2026 usvi Innovative Housing Construction Summit
Two islands. Two days. One mission — building real, affordable housing solutions for every family in the Virgin Islands. Registration is free and open to everyone.
2026 Innovative Housing Construction Summit
Building on 600+ attendees across two islands in 2025, the 2026 summit returns with expanded programming, new building technology demonstrations, and a sharper focus on turning community conversations into real action. Both events are free and open to all.
august 13, 2026
UVI Innovation Center, St. Thomas
Day 1 opens the 2026 summit with powerful panels, hands-on building technology demonstrations, and an exhibitor showcase, designed to spark collaboration and give attendees real, actionable tools for affordable housing in the Virgin Islands.
8:00 – 9:00 AM: Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 AM: Keynote Panel & Redefining Housing: Innovation, Affordability & Resilience
10:30 – 12:00 PM: General Session
12:00 – 1:30 PM: Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase
1:30 – 3:30 PM: Breakout Sessions & Building Tech Demonstrations
3:30 – 5:00 PM: Fireside Chat & Stakeholder Discussions
august 15, 2026
UVI Great Hall, St. Croix
Day 2 shifts the focus to inter-island collaboration and building a shared action agenda. Through workshops, open dialogue, and cross-sector networking, attendees will collaborate to lay the groundwork for lasting, affordable housing solutions across the territory.
8:30 – 10:00 AM: Inter-Island Collaboration Breakfast
10:00 – 120 AM: General Session Workshop
12:00 – 1:30 PM: Lunch & Networking
1:30 – 3:30 PM: Breakout Panels & Community Discussion
3:30 – 4:30 PM: Drafting the 2026 Action Agenda
4:30 – 5:00 PM: Closing Session & Next Steps
This summit is for all of us.
These summits are designed for everyone with a stake in the future of housing across our islands. Whether you build, finance, regulate, or simply live here and want change.
Builders & Contractors
Mortgage & Insurance Professionals
Tradespeople & Workers
Material Suppliers & Manufacturers
Architects & Appraisers
Government Agencies & Code Inspectors
Residents & Families
Community Leaders & Policymakers
Builders & Contractors
Mortgage & Insurance Professionals
Tradespeople & Workers
Material Suppliers & Manufacturers
Architects & Appraisers
Government Agencies & Code Inspectors
Residents & Families
Community Leaders & Policymakers
600+ community members attended across St. Thomas and St. Croix in 2025. Join us in 2026 and help take what we started even further.
Innovative Housing Construction Summit 2025 highlights
The 2025 Innovative Housing Construction Summit proved that when the Virgin Islands community comes together, things happen. Here's a look at what we accomplished — and why 2026 is going to go even further.
Thank you to our Sponsors
JOIN US AND BE PART OF THE SOLUTION
Reach out directly to our team for more information about upcoming events, partnership opportunities, or media inquiries. We’re here to connect, collaborate, and build solutions together.
