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Events in the U.S. South

Upcoming regulated investment crowdfunding, impact investing, and social enterprise events in the U.S. South. Updated weekly · Curated by The Super Crowd, Inc.

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10 events in the U.S. South. Online events are open to anyone: see 17 online events.

September 2026

Sep29

Southeast Huddle & Exchange

African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs · Charlotte, NC

This regional convening brings Black-led CDFI leaders together with funders, bankers, policymakers, and civic leaders. The Charlotte program centers capital access, displacement, and Black wealth in the New South, making it highly relevant to community finance practitioners and place-based impact investors.

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Sep30 to Oct 2

Federal Reserve System Conference on Investing in Rural America

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Federal Reserve System, and Rural LISC · Asheville, NC

This annual public conference focuses on the people, institutions, and local strategies that power rural economies. Hosted by Federal Reserve partners and Rural LISC, it explores place-based approaches to opportunity, collaboration, and long-term community prosperity. Impact investors, CDFIs, foundations, and civic leaders would care because it centers capital deployment in rural communities.

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October 2026

Oct20–23

OFN42 Annual Conference

Opportunity Finance Network · New Orleans, LA

OFN’s annual conference is one of the largest gatherings for the CDFI industry, serving mission-driven lenders, investors, policymakers, researchers, and community development partners. OFN42 offers plenaries, breakouts, training, tours, and peer connection for organizations expanding economic opportunity through community finance.

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Oct22–23

Novogradac 2026 Fall New Markets Tax Credit Conference

Novogradac · New Orleans, LA

A technical community development finance conference focused on the New Markets Tax Credit program. It serves CDEs, investors, lenders, developers, nonprofits, advisors, and public-sector partners who use tax-credit capital to finance community facilities, operating businesses, mixed-use projects, and investment in underserved places.

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November 2026

Nov11–12

Inclusive Capital Summit

Impact Ventures · Arlington, TX

A national convening of second-stage entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders, and capital providers focused on reshaping capital access toward justice and equity. The summit connects CDFIs, foundations, angel investors, venture capitalists, community organizations, policymakers, and innovators to advance inclusive economic development and close wealth gaps.

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Nov18–20

2026 National Development Finance Summit

Council of Development Finance Agencies · Savannah, GA

CDFA’s national summit gathers development finance professionals, lenders, consultants, dealmakers, and public-sector leaders to discuss financing tools and partnerships. The Savannah event is designed for people moving capital into community and economic development projects, with workshops on equitable revitalization, venture capital, and local finance solutions.

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December 2026

Dec6–9

Native CDFI Network 7th Annual Policy & Capacity Building Summit

Native CDFI Network · Washington, DC

A four-day summit bringing together Native CDFI leaders, Tribal leaders, policymakers, federal partners, funders, investors, and advocates. The event focuses on capacity building, policy, capital access, and Native economic development, with programming and Hill engagement aimed at expanding opportunity and community-controlled finance across Indian Country.

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Dec9

CDFI Practitioner Summit: People and Talent

Opportunity Finance Network · Washington, DC

An OFN practitioner summit for CDFI staff and partners focused on the people, talent, and organizational capacity needed to sustain community finance. It matters to the impact capital field because strong teams and leadership pipelines directly affect how mission-driven lenders deploy capital in underserved communities.

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April 2027

Apr20–22

E-Capital Summit 2027

EarthX · Dallas, TX

An invitation-only summit convening investors, family offices, foundations, innovators, startups, policy leaders, and ecosystem builders focused on sustainability investment opportunities. The event supports dealmaking, pitch opportunities, and collaboration among capital providers and companies seeking substantial positive impact for people and planet.

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May 2027

May5–7

Just Economy Conference 2027

National Community Reinvestment Coalition · Washington, DC

NCRC’s Just Economy Conference convenes community, business, foundation, policy, and government leaders focused on building wealth and opportunity. Topics include access to capital and credit, community development, fair lending, housing, climate, civil rights, and impact investing, making it a strong fit for community capital practitioners.

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