YIMBYtown 2026
About YIMBYtown 2026
YIMBYtown is the biggest national pro-housing conference in the country, bringing together 1,000+ pro-housing advocates, experts, and leaders. We’re thrilled to convene this year in Raleigh, North Carolina. Pro-housing advocates in Raleigh, the Triangle region, and across North Carolina are setting the bar for pro-housing advocacy and innovation throughout the South and across the nation.
This year’s event will be co-hosted by a strong coalition of local and statewide partners, including CITYBUILDER, RaleighForward, WakeUP Wake County, Yes! In My Triangle, NC Housing Table, Southern Urbanism. Your hosts in Raleigh are planning three days of inspiring and movement-building activities. Get ready for incredible speakers, strategic conversations, hands-on workshops, and exciting networking opportunities.
Call for Speakers
Submissions are open! Apply now to present at YIMBYTOWN 2026!
Submit a panel, workshop, or speaking idea by June 29
YIMBYtown seeks bold solutions and big ideas for the spotlight at our 2026 conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. Help to generate a future that says “Yes” to more homes, greater affordability, and more thriving communities. Apply to be a speaker today!
We welcome submissions from community leaders, organizers, elected officials and government workers, students, housing professionals and all others working in the pro-homes movement or intersecting spaces. First-time speakers, emerging leaders, and underrepresented voices are especially encouraged to apply.
You may choose to submit a proposal for one of three session formats: panels, interactive workshops, or “flash talks” for single speakers wishing to share a big idea in a 15-minute “TED”-style talk.
See full instructions, tips & FAQs, and opportunities to connect with other prospective speakers to brainstorm in the application portal here:
Early Bird Registration Open Now!
Register before August 15 for an Early Bird Discount
Please note, YIMBYtown hosts are in the process of creating an application for financial assistance/ scholarship support and details will be released soon. In the meantime, reach organizers@yimby.town with any questions.
See current registration rates and book your ticket here: