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ONWARD 2026
June 17 , 8:00 am EDT – 5:00 pm EDT
Join Gregory Dyson at Onward 2026 for the session “Pressure Points and Possibilities: The Future of Community Development Intermediaries,” taking place on June 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom at The Westin New Orleans.
This main stage discussion will bring together leaders from intermediary organizations to explore the most pressing challenges facing the CDFI field today, opportunities for stronger collaboration across the ecosystem, and ways to collectively shape a more resilient and impactful future for community development finance. The conversation will focus on navigating current headwinds, identifying shared priorities, and elevating strategies that strengthen and align support for CDFIs nationwide.
As someone already attending the conference, we immediately thought of you as a leader whose insights could meaningfully contribute to this dialogue. We are intentionally drawing upon the expertise already present in the room, and your experience and perspective would add tremendous value to the conversation. We believe your contributions would help ground the discussion in both practical insights and a forward-looking vision.
This plenary session will serve as a cornerstone of the convening, bringing together approximately 170 attendees from across the field, including CDFI leaders and staff, philanthropic organizations, banks, and other key industry stakeholders.
