2026 Fair Housing Symposium

When:
April 28, 2026 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
2026-04-28T08:30:00-07:00
2026-04-28T12:00:00-07:00
Where:
Scottsdale REALTORS®
Venue8600 | 8600 E Anderson Dr
Scottsdale AZ 85255
Cost:
$20-$30

BE A CHAMPION FOR EXPANDING HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. SCOTTSDALE REALTORS FAIR HOUSING SYMPOSIUM | April 28, 2026

Join us for our 5th Annual Scottsdale REALTORS® Fair Housing Symposium
Fees: Members $20 | Non-members $30

No CE credit. Continental breakfast included.

This fifth annual symposium brings together respected experts, industry professionals and community leaders to explore the history, impact and future of fair housing.

Scheduled to appear:

Mayor Corey Woods

City of Tempe | U.S. Housing Investment coalition
Mayor Woods was instrumental in guiding city policy that led to Tempe’s perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign’s “Municipal Equality Index.” He has championed initiatives in the areas of affordable housing and human services while working tirelessly to improve community development standards to attract business and protect neighborhoods.


“We want to tell the truth about the past and provide a space to grapple with these hard histories. It’s the key first step towards thinking about how to create welcoming, inclusive communities in the present.” — Prof. Stephen Berrey

Stephen Berrey, Ph.D

University of Michigan | Director of the Sundown Towns Database
Professor Berrey holds a joint appointment in the Departments of American Culture and History at the University of Michigan. His research explores the relationship between race and culture. Dr. Berrey directs the Sundown Town Project, a historical database that investigates practices meant to restrict the movement or residency of people of color.


Laurie Benner

AVP of Housing & Community Development National Fair Housing Alliance
Laurie worked at the Maryland REALTORS® association before serving as AVP of Housing & Community Development for the National Fair Housing Alliance. She spearheads the Keys Unlock Dreams initiative to expand affordable and fair housing options. Laurie is also a trained mediator and facilitator who serves on several nonprofit boards and committees.


If you are an active Affiliate member and wish to be a Marketing Partner for this event, please email or call 480.454.2142.

Marketing Partner


Contact John Duffy | email


Affinity Partners

          


Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651. By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or ScottsdaleREALTORS.org.