About OFN Practitioner Summits

OFN's Practitioner Summits are one-day convenings designed to bring together CDFI professionals with similar job functions and interests to explore key challenges, share leading practices, and collaborate on solutions. These summits provide dedicated space for peer learning and practical, practitioner-focused conversations tailored to the unique needs of the industry. By fostering connections and equipping attendees with actionable insights, Practitioner Summits aim to strengthen individual expertise, build community, and advance the collective impact of CDFIs.

The second annual People & Talent CDFI Practitioner Summit will focus on the critical role people and talent professionals play in developing and supporting CDFI leaders at every level. Throughout the day, practitioners will explore leadership development and succession, supporting middle and first-time managers, talent practices, HR technology, and other shared challenges facing CDFI people and talent teams. Attendees will also have an opportunity to share perspectives on what emerging leaders need to succeed, helping inform OFN's future leadership development programming.

The Summit is designed for CDFI practitioners involved in people and talent functions at their organization, those looking to build their skills in this area, and anyone interested in learning more about these topics from the perspective of people and talent professionals.

Join us on Wednesday, December 9, for a full day of peer learning, collaboration, and community building at  the Festival Center in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of northwest Washington, D.C.!

PLEASE NOTE:

• Registration will close on Thursday, December 3 at 11:59pm ET. 
• This event will only be offered in-person.
• Breakfast, lunch, coffee, beverages, and snacks will be provided. 
• Cost: $250 OFN Members; $350 General/Non-Members
• Registration is non-refundable; however, you may transfer your registration to another individual at your organization at any point in time for an administrative fee. Please view the full policy on the "Fees" page for details.

Location

The Festival Center

1640 Columbia Road NW

Washington D.C. 20009

Know Before You Go

Public Transit

Attendees can easily reach the venue via the nearby Columbia Heights Metro Station, which is a 10-minute walk away. The station is served by the Green and Yellow lines.

The D72 and D74 bus lines have stops directly in front of the venue. The D60 and D6X bus lines stop one block away. Please visit WMATA's Trip Planner webpage here to plan your travel utilizing public transit.

Parking

There is limited public parking available. There is a garage located at 2421 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 and there is limited metered street parking in the neighborhoods near the venue. We encourage attendees to take public transit or utilize ride share in order to avoid difficulties finding parking.

Entrance

The building entrance is located on Columbia Rd. There is a short flight of stairs and a ramp to the entrance. Press the button on the buzzer on the right side of the door, and a Festival Center staff member will let you in to the lobby. The entrance and meeting space are all ADA accessible.

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