Building Futures Affordable Housing Symposium

Each year, Habitat Charlotte Region brings the community together to hear from industry experts and local panelists who shed light on the ongoing affordable housing crisis impacting our part of North Carolina and communities nationwide. 

The 2026 Building Futures Symposium will take place on Wednesday, March 11 at Central Piedmont Community College’s Parr Center. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. 

Keynote Speaker Natosha Reid Rice

Building Futures Keynote Speaker Natosha Reid Rice

Vice President, Global Housing Opportunities Mission Engagement for Habitat for Humanity International 

Natosha Reid Rice leads global housing opportunities and mission engagement at Habitat for Humanity International, where she works to expand equitable access to safe, affordable housing worldwide. A seasoned attorney and advocate for social justice, she is a sought-after speaker on leadership, equity, and community empowerment. 

Her keynote will draw inspiration from and explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s, “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?” and invite audiences to embrace curiosity, courageousness, and co-dreaming as essential paths toward building stronger, more inclusive communities. 

Registration

Reserve your spot and join us at Building Futures!

Partnerships Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring the Building Futures? Check out available partnership opportunities here and email partnerships@habitatcltregion.org for more information. 

2025 Building Futures Symposium