Novogradac OZ Conference Set for Oct. 29-30 in Washington, D.C.
Novogradac will host its 2026 Fall Opportunity Zones Conference as the OZ incentive gains permanent status under new federal law.
Novogradac announced plans to host its 2026 Fall Opportunity Zones Conference on Oct. 29-30 in Washington, D.C., bringing together market participants to examine strategies for navigating opportunity zone designations following a significant shift in federal tax policy.
The conference comes after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act made the opportunity zones incentive permanent, a development that analysts say fundamentally changes the investment calculus for funds and developers operating in designated low-income communities. With the program no longer subject to sunset provisions, long-term capital deployment strategies can now be planned with greater certainty.
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The permanence of the OZ incentive is expected to accelerate competition for high-quality deals in designated census tracts, making early positioning and market intelligence increasingly valuable for investors, fund managers, and community development stakeholders alike. The Washington setting also places the conference near federal policymakers at a pivotal moment for the program.
Novogradac, a San Francisco-based accounting and consulting firm with deep expertise in tax credit programs, has historically used its conferences to surface practical guidance on compliance, structuring, and emerging regulatory interpretation. The 2026 fall event is expected to address how permanent status reshapes fundraising timelines, exit strategies, and geographic targeting within opportunity zones.
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