Frequently asked questions

The conference will be held at the Mobile Convention Center, located at 1 S. Water Street, Mobile, Alabama.

Yes. The host hotel is the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel.

  • Group Rate: $114/night

  • Booking Deadline: August 31, 2025

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The official conference dates are September 29 – October 3, 2025.
Pre-conference training begins on September 28, 2025.

The conference is ideal for:

  • Community development professionals

  • CDBG/HOME program administrators

  • Local government staff

  • Nonprofit partners and HUD grantees

  • Anyone engaged in housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood revitalization

Sessions will cover HUD compliance, CDBG/HOME best practices, regional policy updates, data and reporting tools, equity-focused development, and more. A full agenda will be posted soon.

  • Early Bird Rate: $425 (before deadline)

  • Standard Admission: $515
    Rates include training sessions, materials, meals, and networking events.

Pre-conference registration is now open here:
https://ncdaonline.regfox.com/mobile-al-cdbg-advanced-september-2025

Conference registration will be announced soon.

For registration or general questions, contact:
Courtney Phelion
courtney.phelion@cityofmobile.org