2012 Assets Learning Conference
 

Welcome to the 2012 Assets Learning Conference

 


As this year’s premier gathering of asset-building practitioners, funders and advocates, the 2012 Assets Learning Conference will feature four conference institutes, four plenary sessions and over 60 concurrent sessions covering the most pertinent and cutting-edge topics for the asset-building field. The conference will begin on Wednesday, September 19 with four half-day and full-day conference institutes covering a range of topics including Children’s Savings, Entrepreneurship and Policy Advocacy Strategies. Day two of the conference will feature two plenaries and four sets of concurrent sessions followed by an evening reception. The final day of the conference will include two plenaries and two sets of concurrent sessions and conclude with visits to Capitol Hill to meet with legislative staff.
 
Keynote Speakers 
 
 
       Martha Kanter                                  Andrea Levere                         Eugene Robinson
          Under Secretary                                 President of CFED            
   Department of Education        
 
 
 
                          Richard Cordray                                                    Cory Booker
                                   Director                                             Mayor of Newark
      Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
 
 

Latest News

Cory Booker Announced as an ALC Keynote Speaker
CFED is excited to announce that Newark, NJ Mayor Cory Booker will deliver a keynote address at the 2012 Assets Learning Conference. Mayor Booker’s invitation to speak at the ALC signifies CFED’s recognition of the many contributions that he and the City of Newark have made to municipal asset building, and we could not be more thrilled to welcome him to Washington in September.
 
Eugene Robinson to Keynote Closing Plenary
We are thrilled to announce that Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson will keynote our closing plenary, titled "Call to Action". Mr. Robinson's remarks will focus on how the growing wealth gap and lack of economic mobility in this country will affect the presidential election.
 
Conference Institutes to Kick Off ALC
On Wednesday, September 19, the ALC will open with half-day or full-day Institutes designed to deliver a more focused educational experience. Institutes are included in your registration, however certain attendees are eligible for financial assistance. Click here for more details!
 
ALC Program in Development is Now Available
We're excited to announce our Program in Development for the 2012 ALC. Visit the Agenda page for a list of sessions that will be featured during the ALC and stay tuned as we revise and add more to the list!
 
Networking@ALC Launches to Connect Attendees
We know that networking with others in the asset-building field is a huge draw for attendees. But why wait till September? Networking@ALC, a new feature of the ALC site, lets registered attendees connect with each other, coordinate travel plans and room sharing to make the Conference even more affordable, schedule meetings onsite and communicate in an open forum.
 
 
Snap a Photo and Win $500
This summer, CFED is soliciting photos for our first-ever photo contest. Snap a picture of the asset you're saving for — whether it's college, a home or something else — and send it to photocontest@cfed.org. The top three entries will receive prizes and winners will be announced at the 2012 Assets Learning Conference. Click here for more details.
 
Sign Up to Advocate for Asset Building on Capitol Hill
One of the many reasons we choose Washington to be the home of the Assets Learning Conference is to give participants the opportunity to speak with their lawmakers about the asset-building policies that matter most in their states. This opportunity – Capitol Hill Visits – will take place on Friday, September 21 from 3 – 5 pm at the end of the Conference. Be sure to make your travel arrangements accordingly so you can have the chance to speak with your Senators’ staff.While Capitol Hill Visits are open to all ALC participants, it is important that we know in advance who wants to participate. Therefore, in order to participate, you must register by August 31.
 
To do so, click here and fill out the brief, six-question survey. This will allow us to schedule your visit with Hill Staffers in advance and ensure a smooth trip to the Capitol.
 
 
Additional Conference details are being released regularly, so sign up for the latest updates here.