MOWHA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
June 17 - 19, 2026!
Our 2026 conference planning has begun! This overview page will keep you updated on newly released information and provide important links. Stay tuned for more information as the conference planning unfolds.
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ANNOUNCED 7/17/25 - LOCATION
Our 2026 conference lodging & events will be at
the lodge of four seasons resort!
315 Four Seasons Drive
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
select the button below to visit their website and see all of the amenities they offer. a map is provided below. we ARE excited to be working with them again!
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ANNOUNCED 1/28/26 - SPONSORSHIPS
See the multiple sponsorship opportunities we are offering in 2026, including a NEW SPONSORSHIP level! Select the button below for details & sign up today!
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ANNOUNCED 4/1/26 - Hotel Reservations
you can now book your room reservations at the lodge with multiple room choices available! you must use the link on the hotel reservation page to get mowha’s conference discounted rates.
IMPORTANT update 4/20/26 - HOTEL OVERFLOW PLANS
The lodge is filling up quickly. please go to the hotel reservations page for more details, instructions and links.
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ANNNOUNCED 4/20/26 - SPONSOR recognition
our sponsor recognition has launched! each sponsorship includes multiple methods of recognition before, durING, AND AFTER the conference. see our sponsors on the conference registraiton page, generated by whova, our event app.
The list of sponsors continuously updates as more organizations commit to a sponsorship tier. If you are interested in sponsoring the conference but have not been notified by a conference committee representative, please contact Jeff Smith or Kathy Steinmeyer and we will set you up!
jeff@moworkforcehousing.com, kathy@moworkforcehousing.com
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Announced 5/6/26 - conference registrations
General REGISTRATION for our conference is now open! select the button to go to the registration page, generated by Whova, our event app!
this registration page also includes the conference agenda which will continue to be updated as details are confirmed. preliminary panel topics have been updated.
NOTE TO SPONSORS: Sponsor registration & recognition launched 4/20/26. Once sponsors are set up, an email is sent with a checklist of sponsor-specific and general conference information & instructions. This checklist has your special DISCOUNT CODE you must use for the complimentary registrations included in your sponsorship package. This checklist also includes your SPONSOR PROFILE PAGE link in Whova. Please reach out to Kathy Steinmeyer if you have questions about your sponsorship checklist.
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Announced 5/6/26 - GOLF OUTING registrations
CALLING ALL GOLFERS: REGISTRATION for our GOLF OUTING is now opeN! ALL GOLFING SKILLS WELCOME. select the button to go to the GOLF OUTING page TO REGISTER AND PAY.
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We are very appreciative of our Conference Committee Members that volunteer to help before, during and after the event. From recruiting sponsors, organizing agendas and special events, setting up tables and name tags, greeting attendees, to taking pictures and so much more - they do it all! We simply cannot say THANK YOU enough to this committee!
We offer a special THANKS to our committee co-chairs and lead organizers:
Amy McDermott, Sugar Creek Capital - our longtime Conference Committee Chair!
Cate Trende, Roanoke Construction - our NEW Conference Committee Co-chair!
Kathy Steinmeyer, MOWHA Project Manager, kathy@moworkforcehousing.com
Jeff Smith, MOWHA Executive Director, jeff@moworkforcehousing.com