2025 Northwest Michigan Housing Summit

October 27th-28th, 2025

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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

2025 NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HOUSING SUMMIT

Early Bird registration is officially open for the 11th Annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit, taking place October 27–28th, 2025 at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City! Join us for two days of innovation, collaboration, and actionable solutions as we bring together housing leaders, local officials, developers, advocates, and community members to tackle one of our region’s most pressing challenges: housing.

Registration Rates:

Early Bird (August 4 – September 12):

$220 – Full Summit (Both Days)
$120 – Single Day

Regular Registration (September 13 – October 10):

$250 – Full Summit (Both Days)
$150 – Single Day

Preview of the agenda: Get a sneak peek at the engaging sessions, expert panels, and networking opportunities we have in store. Click here to view the draft agenda.

About the Summit

The annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit is an annual event presented by Housing North and its partners. Every year, we work to offer an event that helps expand opportunities for networking, discussions, and exchanges with partners and supporters on housing solutions for our communities. Each year, we feature several updates and presentations highlighting solutions and tools for housing being used in the region.

This year’s summit, themed: "ROOTED IN COMMUNITY: Housing Solutions for Collective Impact", promises to be a catalyst for change, bringing together leaders and changemakers to advance housing solutions rooted in local needs and collective action.

2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Norm Van Eeden Petersman

With a background that spans municipal government, faith leadership, construction, and rural community life, Norm speaks with authenticity and authority. His presentations are shaped by years of real-world experience—including work alongside one of British Columbia’s most successful mayors—and his deep understanding of the needs, politics, and potential of local communities. Whether addressing elected officials, grassroots advocates, or municipal staff, Norm equips audiences with practical insights and contagious optimism. Petersman is the Director of Movement Building at Strong Towns. He is a skilled communicator of the Strong Towns message and a community builder. He leads DelPOP, a land use reform and housing advocacy group in Delta, British Columbia, and is a leader of the Strong Towns Toastmasters Club.

Housing Champions - Awards

Each year at the Housing Summit, Housing North proudly honors outstanding leaders through our Awards Ceremony. The awards recognize individuals and organizations who demonstrate unwavering commitment to advancing housing solutions, building stronger communities, and advocating for equitable, affordable housing across the region. We invite you to nominate your leaders and game changers for housing this year! Please take a few moments to share the housing champions of Northwest Michigan. Submit your nominations here.

The recipients of the award inspire change, embodying the spirit of collaboration and innovation that drives our mission. Their dedication strengthens the foundation for a future where everyone has a place to call home. Congratulations to the 2024 award winners:

Housing Leadership Award: Larry Mawby, Peninsula Housing
Champion Housing Advocate: Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
Funders Award: Frey Foundation and Rotary Charities of Traverse City
Founding Board Member: Carlin Smith

Becoming a sponsor

We are deeply grateful to our Summit sponsors, whose generous support helps make this event possible each year. Their commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in housing solutions is instrumental in driving progress for our communities. The Summit offers a unique opportunity for visibility and connection, allowing sponsors to showcase their leadership and commitment to addressing housing challenges. If you’re interested in joining this impactful group and becoming a sponsor, please take a look at our sponsorship opportunities here. We’d also love to hear from you—reach out to us here or learn more about how you can make a difference!

2025 HOUSING SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES