Conference Tracks

POLICY

The Policy track will examine asset-building policy initiatives at the local, tribal, state and federal levels. Particular emphasis will be given to the 12 core policies highlighted in the Scorecard. Policy track sessions will provide guidance for practitioners to actively engage in promoting such policies.

PRACTICE

The Practice track will feature effective practices in asset building from across the United States. Emphasis will be placed on sharing the experiences of practitioners and highlighting new models for program design, implementation and scale. Sessions will examine matched savings and financial education products and services for diverse populations in a variety of settings and at different stages in life.

RESEARCH

Data and research are powerful tools to advance America's assets agenda. The Research track uncovers the latest findings and helps shape the future research agenda of asset stakeholders. Topics include IDA program findings, research on children's savings accounts, the current state of wealth inequality and the "near poor", the role of insurance in asset preservation, as well as the latest research on behavioral economics.

INNOVATION

The Innovation track will feature new and emerging issues, practices, policies, and partnerships in the field of asset development and preservation. Since the future of the assets field depends largely on the ability to take policies and practices to scale, sessions will explore the link between individual and community assets, new markets for asset-building initiatives, and innovative systems to bring asset building to a broader group of people.

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