2022 OFN Conference — Invest in Change

More than 2,000 CDFI industry peers from across the country joined together in New York City from October 18-21 to discuss how CDFIs invest in change.

Together Again as One Industry

Back in person for the first time since 2019, the event featured four plenaries, the Native CDFI Awards, 70+ breakout sessions, 50+ exhibitors, seven CDFIs in Action tours across the city, and more.

Growing Support for CDFIs

For the first time in its 38-year history, the OFN Conference sold out. The event also welcomed more than 40 percent of attendees new to this signature convening for the CDFI industry.

Recap Content

Experience the 2022 OFN Conference through the videos included on this page, the many photographs of sessions, tours and gatherings, as well as links to session content.

You can also search hashtags #2022OFNConf and #InvestInChange on social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) to see what attendees and other supporters had to say about this year’s conference!

Videos

Please note the closing plenary with Heather McGhee is not available to the public from OFN. Visit heathermcghee.com to access her select appearances on-demand.

Opening Remarks: Beth Lipson, OFN Interim President and CEO

2022 OFN Conference, Lisa Mensah and Sarah Friar

Fireside Chat: Sarah Friar of Nextdoor with Lisa Mensah of Oregon Community Foundation

2022 OFN Conference, opening plenary panel

Investing in CDFIs: A Bold Strategy for Change

Update from CDFI Fund Director Jodie Harris

2022 OFN Conference, CDFI leader lunch plenary

The Journey from Opportunity to Justice

2022 Native CDFI Awards Ceremony

2022 OFN Conference, Investing in Green panel

CDFIs Investing in “Green”

2022 OFN Conference, Gramlich awardee Janie Barrera

2022 Ned Gramlich Lifetime Achievement Award for Responsible Finance

Keynote Address: Graham Steele, U.S. Department of the Treasury

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Photos

Enjoy a day-by-day look at the people who make our industry and conference incredible. See yourself? Tag yourself!

Pre-Conference Day
October 18

Day 1
October 19

Day 2
October 20

Day 3
October 21

Session Resources

Breakout session presentation materials are available for free on CDFI Connect.*

*See the “2022 OFN Conference” category in the left-hand menu and select “+” to expand the folder and access breakout session materials per conference day.

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