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2025 San Francisco Bay Area Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Symposium | Thursday, September 10 | 8 AM – 2 PM | Millbrae Recreation Center

2026 San Francisco Bay Area DEI Symposium

2025 San Francisco Bay Area Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Symposium | Thursday, September 10 | 8 AM – 2 PM | Millbrae Recreation Center
Thursday, September 10 | 8 AM – 2 PM | Millbrae Recreation Center

As housing challenges continue to impact families and communities across the Bay Area, the need for education, collaboration, and action has never been greater.

Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026, for the 2026 Bay Area DEI Symposium, where real estate professionals, housing advocates, policymakers, and community leaders will come together to explore ways to expand access to housing and create more pathways to homeownership.

  • Explore the key issues shaping the future of our communities, including fair housing, housing affordability, and public policy

  • Learn about homeownership resources, down payment assistance, and programs that expand housing opportunities

  • Discover initiatives and partnerships that support underserved populations

  • Gain practical insights and actionable solutions to better serve clients and communities

  • Join the conversation on how we can help more individuals and families achieve housing stability and the dream of homeownership

The future of our communities depends on creating opportunities, fostering understanding, and working together to remove barriers to housing. Whether you're a REALTOR®, industry partner, policymaker, or advocate, your voice and participation can help shape a more inclusive and equitable future.

Interested in supporting fair housing and reaching real estate professionals from across Northern California? Sponsorship opportunities are available.

We hope you'll join us as we learn, connect, and work together to build stronger communities and expand opportunities for future generations.


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Location: Millbrae Recreation Center, 477 Lincoln Circle, Millbrae CA 94030
 
 
 

 
 
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