You're Invited!

Join practitioners, policy makers, philanthropists, and academics from around the world for engagement, education, and new strategies for disrupting poverty.

The two-day public conference will focus on a range of topics related to economic mobility, including:

  • Affordable housing
  • Asset building
  • Guaranteed income
  • Eliminating the racial wealth gap

Additionally, two days of programming for members of EMPath's Economic Mobility Exchange will precede the conference and be held on March 25 and 26. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from experts in these areas, as well as from those who have lived experience with poverty and have successfully navigated the path towards economic stability. Every two years the conference draws hundreds of nonprofit, philanthropy, government, and academic leaders from around the globe. With the theme of “A Path Forward,” a full list of 2024 speakers, special guests, and additional details about the Conference are available on these pages.

Members-Only Convening

A gathering of Exchange Members in which direct service staff and program leaders will discuss Mobility Mentoring practice, program design, and implementation. Any Exchange Member who registers for the Conference will be automatically registered for the Members-Only Convening at no additional charge. The Members-Only Convening runs from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on March 25 and 26.

Public Conference

A diverse group of change-makers from across sectors will gather to hear from the leading voices about what works in disrupting poverty. From promoting economic mobility in early childhood, to affordable housing, guaranteed income, and eliminating the racial wealth gap, the public conference will feature keynotes from experts and collaborative breakout sessions for you to add your input to the conversations. The Public Conference will fill March 27 and 28.

Schedule Overview

Monday, March 25, 2024:
Pre-Conference Members-Only Convening  (12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Half-day conference for members with a 12 noon start, and celebration from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024:
Pre-Conference Members-Only Convening (9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Full day for members

Wednesday, March 27, 2024:
Public Conference (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Full day public conference

Thursday, March 28, 2024:
Public Conference (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Full day public conference

(Times approximate)