Novogradac Conference to Explore How to Navigate OZ Designations Before the Market Moves

Novogradac to Host 2026 Fall Opportunity Zones Conference, Oct. 29-30 in Washington, D.C.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the opportunity zones (OZ) incentive now made permanent by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, market participants are uniquely positioned to explore long-term planning certainty and new opportunities at the Novogradac 2026 Fall Opportunity Zones Conference, Oct. 29-30 at the Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown.

Investors, fund managers, developers and advisors will gather to discuss what to expect in the upcoming designation cycle, how OZ strategies are evolving and what steps stakeholders should take to prepare for deployment once OZs are finalized. Attendees will gain insights into site selection, investment structuring, how to evaluate emerging OZ markets and more.

The conference will kick off with an update on the latest policy and legislative developments with the OZ, followed by a discussion with White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett. Other planned sessions include a discussion of how OZ regulation changes will affect investment, an exploration of how to interpret OZ guidance, as well as a case studies panel examining issues for stalled projects, partner disputes, capital gaps and restructuring approaches, and more. The full conference agenda can be found here.

"OZ stakeholders are at a critical moment in the incentive's next cycle," said Jason Watkins, a partner in Novogradac's metro Atlanta office and chair of the conference. "With new OZ nominations submitted and U.S. Department of the Treasury designations expected this fall, this conference represents a key opportunity to connect with peers and prepare before investment activity accelerates and competition intensifies."

The Novogradac 2026 Fall Opportunity Zones Conference is co-hosted by Bonaventure, Greenberg Traurig LLP, JTC Group and OZfile. Ackman-Ziff, Argosy Capital, Bilzin Sumberg, Centennial Advisers, CIM Group, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP, Kinect Real Estate Partners, OpportunityZones.com, Opportunity Zone Development Group, OZPros, Redbrick LMD, Sidley Austin LLP, Snell & Wilmer, Standard Asset Management & Investments and VF Law are sponsoring the conference.

Novogradac will host two pre-conference workshops Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Opportunity Zones Basics Workshop will review key concepts such as qualified opportunity funds, qualified OZ property and qualified OZ business property. The Beyond OZ Basics Workshop will explore the planning, financing and compliance considerations that arise in more complex scenarios. Separate registration fees apply for the pre-conference workshops.

About Novogradac

Novogradac, which has been in business for more than 35 years, has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with offices in more than 25 cities. Tax, audit and consulting specialty practice areas for Novogradac include affordable housing, community development, historic rehabilitation and renewable energy. For additional information on Novogradac's personnel and areas of expertise, visit www.novoco.com or call (415) 356-8000.

SOURCE Novogradac & Company LLP