At a time when our nation needs bold solutions for job creation, affordable housing development, disaster relief, and place-based opportunity, CDFIs are answering the call.

For more than 40 years, the community development finance industry has invested capital where it’s needed most in rural, urban, and Native communities. Our investments have fueled economic growth and built thriving communities nationwide.

And we’re just getting started.

From October 20-23, more than 2,100 CDFI practitioners, investors, funders, policymakers, and partners will gather in Washington, D.C., for OFN41. This year’s theme—Opportunity Next—builds on the foundation of the last four decades and charts a future driven by innovation, capital access, and bold leadership.

Through thought-provoking plenaries, breakout sessions, training, Capitol Hill advocacy, and tours of CDFI impact, we’ll explore what’s now — and what’s next — for our industry.