2026 California CDFI Summit

Join California CDFIs and their stakeholders to chart the future for community development finance in our state! The summit will be:

  • At the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, CA
  • Thursday, April 16 from 8:30 am to 4 pm PDT

Build the CDFI System For California
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are a critical tool for resolving California’s affordability and inequality crises. Federal policy shifts are reshaping the CDFI landscape– but those same shifts create an opportunity to build a California CDFI sector that addresses our state’s challenges more effectively than ever. Doing that will require leveraging our full set of resources across CDFIs, state government, philanthropy, and the private sector. So come join a curated cohort of leaders to lay the groundwork for the community development finance system California needs.

Who Should Attend

  • CDFI leadership and staff
  • Certified and emerging California Native CDFIs
  • State and local government representatives
  • Foundation PRI and grantmakers
  • Community bankers and CRA leaders
  • Impact investors
  • Community development partners

Program
Come ready to participate, not just listen. The Summit will combine valuable insights on the state of our sector with facilitated working groups aimed at advancing innovations across CDFI capitalization, loan products, operations, and community impact. You’ll leave with concrete next steps and new collaborative relationships.

Registration + What’s Included

  • Full-day access to all summit sessions
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Coffee and refreshments throughout the day

Parking, Transportation, & Accessibility
Paid parking is available at the Sacramento Convention Center Garage, located beneath the venue.
Additional city garages and surface lots are available within walking distance.
The venue is also accessible by public transit and rideshare services.
The Sacramento Convention Center is ADA accessible, including elevators, accessible restrooms, and seating.

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