With a growing population and demand for housing far outpacing supply, according to CMHC, Alberta faces a significant challenge—130,000 additional homes are needed by 2030 to balance the market and achieve meaningful housing affordability. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the housing landscape, examining the root causes of this shortfall and the potential impacts if the gap is not addressed.

This panel will examine how government policies impact land development, housing supply and affordability. Experts and policymakers will discuss strategies to improve regulatory outcomes which support the timely delivery of more affordable market priced housing options and diverse housing supply. Attendees will gain insights into successful policy frameworks from other regions and explore practical approaches to address Calgary Region’s housing challenges.

Access to capital—and its cost—are key to unlocking housing supply and affordability. Investor and lender perceptions, risk assessments, and recovery timelines shape financing rates and availability. Economic and monetary policies, both domestic and international, further impact development costs and market stability. This session will explore how interest rates, taxation, financial regulations, credit capacity, and global economic trends influence housing production. Experts will discuss policy shifts and market strategies to improve capital flow and support sustainable housing development.

The housing industry is ripe for technological transformation. This session will showcase how innovations—from modular construction to advanced project management and implementation can drive productivity, reduce construction timelines, and lower costs. Experts in tech and housing will share insights on the latest tools and techniques that could help Calgary Region’s housing industry build smarter and faster.

In this final session, Summit participants will synthesize insights and ideas from across the day into concrete, actionable solutions. Led by industry thought leaders, this session will encourage collaboration, brainstorming, and planning around the steps Calgary Region can take to close the housing gap. By the end of the Summit, participants will walk away with a shared vision and a roadmap of implementable strategies to address the housing crisis and make housing more affordable for all those in the Calgary Region.