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The need for objective and analytical education in housing finance is growing rapidly. Sub-Saharan Africa is transforming its housing finance systems and both policy makers and private practitioners need cutting-edge information on innovation in the sector. This program addresses that need by providing an intensive period of education in policy innovations and institutional, financial and managerial aspects of housing finance, focused on the African continent.

In the space of a few short years, the World Urban Forum has turned into the world's premier conference on cities. The Forum was established by the United Nations to examine one of the most pressing problems facing the world today: rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change and policies.

With half of humanity already living in towns and cities, it is projected that in the next 50 years, two-thirds of us will be living in towns and cities. A major challenge is to minimize burgeoning poverty in cities, improve access of the urban poor to basic facilities such as shelter, clean water and sanitation and to achieve environmentally friendly, sustainable urban growth and development.

MBA’s National Policy Conference 2010 gives you the opportunity to speak directly to lawmakers about what you do in your community as well as the practical effect proposed changes may have on your business and the industry. This year’s conference brings together key officials, cabinet members and special guest speakers to address these critical issues. This discussion needs your perspective and business interests.

MBA's National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo gives you the tools, skills and knowledge to leverage technology to help you work smarter and faster in today's challenging climate. By attending this specialized conference, you are sure to network with colleagues across the real estate industry and learn how they are using technological solutions and applications to better their bottom lines.

MBA's Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2010 is the premier place to learn about all the legal and regulatory developments facing the industry. In this time of enormous change, this is a "must-attend" conference on mortgage related legal and regulatory issues. Topics will be updated based on new or emerging challenges at the time of the conference.

Thought-provoking and insightful presentations, advice-packed seminars, a wealth of networking and socialising events to catch up with your industry colleagues, and a busy business exhibition.

IHS and UN-HABITAT have joined forces in a new course at IHS to battle Climate Change effects on cities. The course aims to answer pressing questions. What are the effects of Climate Change on your city? What can your city do about Climate Change? And how can you enable your city to design appropriate climate actions? To assist cities world-wide to answer these questions and provide instruments to deal with climate changes the three week course discusses concrete management tools for climate change.

The global financial crisis has changed the world. High-risk housing finance schemes were one of the main triggers of this crisis.

The Joint Congress of UNECE and EFBS on "Housing Finance beyond Subprime" will be highlighting the effects of the worldwide crisis on the housing markets of various European counties. The congress will discuss ways and means of establishing and maintaining reliable forms of housing finance and examine housing finance plans that have proved to be robust during the crisis. Also on the congress agenda: future requirements for housing finance and we will be looking at how the theme of climate protection is affecting housing construction. The congress will also provide ample opportunities for the international experts to meet and exchange their views outside the conference room.

NCSHA's annual Housing Credit Conference is the industry event of the year. Only NCSHA brings leaders and top development and monitoring staff from the state Housing Credit allocating agencies together with government officials, developers, lenders, syndicators, investors, attorneys, accountants, property managers, compliance experts, owners, and nonprofits. Across more than 30 sessions, in the Marketplace Tradeshow, and at several networking events, the heavy hitters of the industry and their agency partners will deliver the latest news on how to make the Housing Credit work in these unprecedented times

Against the background of the global financial crisis and the rising demand for housing worldwide, the importance of good lending operations, strong risk management and the need for innovative approaches and products has become even more visible to all of us. As a response, the Housing Finance Summer Academy provides you with a comprehensive insight into all core topics of housing finance, focusing on conveying practical knowledge and tools for successfully managing lending operations and developing approaches and products that in particular meet the rising demand for housing finance. At the same time it picks up on the newest developments and best practices in the market.

Deadline for application: 31 May 2010

NCSHA's Annual Conference & Tradeshow is the premier gathering of state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) and NCSHA affiliate members. It is the main networking event of the year for HFAs and the partners who work with them to increase housing opportunities through the financing, development, and preservation of affordable housings. Conference attendees will hear from top HFA staff and NCSHA affiliate members in more than 40 different educational sessions in seven program tracks: Communications, Finance, Homeownership, Information Technology, Management Innovation, Rental, and Special Needs Housing.