Utah’s 21st Annual Homelessness Conference
Utah’s annual homelessness conference returns for its 21st year—bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever.
Join service providers, advocates, policymakers, and community leaders for a full day of:
- Action-oriented sessions focused on real-world solutions
- Speakers with lived expertise and bold, transformative visions
- Networking opportunities with changemakers from across the state
Whether you're on the front lines, shaping policy, funding programs, or advocating for change—this conference is for you.
Register Now
Registration is officially open for Utah’s 21st Annual Homelessness Conference! Secure your spot for a full day of action, inspiration, and collaboration.
Event Details
Date: October 3, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Mountain America Expo Center, Sandy, UT
Registration: $50 per person
Food: Lunch is included. Dietary options will be available during registration.
Space is limited—reserve your seat today!
The Poverty Simulation is free, and space is limited. Please select the General Admission ticket with the free Poverty Simulation option when registering.
Get ready to Elevate & Innovate—we’ll see you there.
Hotel Accommodations
A 15% discount is available through the Expo Center hotel group, which includes the Courtyard and several nearby properties under the same ownership. Attendees are welcome to use the link below to book a room at any participating hotel with availability. Book with Expo Center Discount.
Call for Presenters
The Department of Workforce Services, Office of Homeless Services (DWS-OHS) is accepting proposals to present at the 21st Annual Homelessness Conference!
Help us make the conference bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever by submitting a proposal!
General Information:
The Department of Workforce Services, Office of Homeless Services (DWS-OHS), is inviting session proposals from industry experts for its upcoming conference. We are seeking 11 high-quality sessions that offer valuable insights, showcase diverse perspectives, and highlight innovative strategies. Proposals may be submitted in one of four formats: symposium, interactive workshop, panel discussion, or poster presentation. Detailed descriptions of each session format are available here. All proposals will be reviewed and selected based on their relevance and impact. To submit, please refer to the session format guidelines below. Submissions are due by 5:00pm MDT July 11, 2025.
Submissions are welcome from anyone with relevant skills, experience, or expertise that can contribute to making homelessness in Utah rare, brief, and non-recurring. We especially encourage proposals from individuals with lived expertise, as well as those presenting research, data, or evidence-based practices.
Applicants will be notified of their proposal status by 5:00 PM on July 18, 2025. All submitters will receive a response, regardless of selection outcome. Selected speakers will also receive detailed information about available audio-visual support and presentation logistics at that time.
Registration for Speakers:
Registration is now open for the 21st Annual Homelessness Conference. Individuals interested in both presenting and attending are encouraged to submit their proposals and complete their registration as soon as possible—spaces fill quickly!
Presenters whose proposals are selected will receive complimentary conference registration. Further details, including a registration code, will be provided in the acceptance email. If a selected presenter has already registered and paid, they will be asked to re-register using the provided code, and their original registration fee will be refunded. Please note that registration spots will not be reserved for individuals who submit proposals but are not selected to present.
Interested in Sponsorship?
Interested in sponsoring this year's conference? It's a great way to showcase your support and reach key leaders and changemakers. See available sponsorship packages here.