22nd annual Reaching Millions Leadership & Business Development Conference 2026

Drive growth, strengthen your impact, and expand your reach

The premier event for Financial Industry professionals, nonprofit leaders, and social entrepreneurs

The Future of Homeownership in a Changing Economy

Register by Sept 18 — limited free seats Watch last year's highlights

"The Reaching Millions Conference is a must-attend event for the housing industry, bringing together real estate professionals, mortgage lenders, LMI companies, nonprofits, and others involved in the homeownership journey. It's a dynamic space for networking, collaboration, education, and meaningful connections."

Milt Sharp Jr.

President, eHome America

About the conference

Strengthening the bridge between communities and the financial services industry

Reaching Millions isn't just a conference where people come to learn—it is a marketplace for relationships, ideas, funding, and solutions connecting the financial industry with organizations serving communities that are often difficult to reach.

This year's topic, The Future of Homeownership offers expert insight that's awe-inspiring and eye opening.

Virtual · November 3–4, 2026 · Attend from anywhere

Timely Topics. Legendary Speakers.

Meet the voices shaping this year's conversation

Leadership & Inspiration

Joel Osteen

Senior Pastor of Lakewood Church, Author & Businessman

Brand Building & Entrepreneurship

Dr. Mathew Knowles

Global sales & marketing leader, entrepreneur, and professor

Housing Policy & Counseling

David Berenbaum

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing Counseling, HUD

Mortgage & Home Lending

Serhat Öztop

Executive Vice President and Head of Home Lending, Wells Fargo & Company

The agenda

Two days, designed to move you forward

A preview of the 2026 program. Full session details and times drop closer to the event — register to be the first to know.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Drive Growth in a Changing Economy

1
The Future of Mortgages: Trends Shaping the Industry
Keynote
2
Lending Outlook 2027: Economic Trends Shaping Homeownership and Your Clients
Keynote
3
Effective Ways to Build Community Partnerships That Produce Measurable Outcomes
Panel
4
From Blight to Beautiful: How to Raise Capital to Fund Housing and Community Development Projects
Breakout
5
Effective Ways to Help Homeowners Who Lost Their Job
Breakout
6
What Strategies are IMB's Using to Capture the New Homebuying Market
Panel
7
Secrets to Hire, Retain and Grow GenZ Talent
Breakout

Session times will be announced soon.

Register by Sept 18

A look back

Experience the Energy of Reaching Millions

An extraordinary lineup on one virtual stage

Tap any speaker to read their full bio. Executives, industry pioneers, and cultural icons sharing what's working right now — and what's next.

Opening Keynote · Global Icon

Dr. Mathew Knowles

Global leader in sales & marketing, brand development, entrepreneurship, and leadership

With over $5 billion generated across multiple industries and $100M+ in sales and acquisitions, Dr. Knowles has developed, recorded, and distributed some of culture's most notable careers — including Beyoncé, Destiny's Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Solange. He has led landmark marketing campaigns with Pepsi, American Express, L'Oréal, Samsung, and House of Deréon Apparel.

A "LinkedIn Top Voice" alongside Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington and Richard Branson, he is also a recipient of the National Speakers Association's prestigious "Master of Influence Award." He is a passionate advocate for health awareness and early detection, and a sought-after advisor to organizations across industries.

Dr. Knowles holds undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Economics from Fisk University, an MBA and Ph.D. from Cornerstone Christian Bible College, and Harvard Professional Development Certifications in Ethical Leadership and Developing Cultural Intelligence. Author of five books (two Amazon bestsellers), he currently serves on the faculty at Pepperdine University and is the inaugural Presidential Executive-in-Residence at Prairie View A&M University for the 2025–2026 academic year.

More speakers announced weekly. Register by Sept 18 to get updates.

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