Bridge the Gap Elected Officials Panel Event
Bridge the Gap 2026 — Housing Updates You Need, With Direct Access to the Officials Who Set the Rules
Save the date for Bridge the Gap 2026, taking place on October 20, 2026, at the Esperanza Arts Center. This year’s event will bring together Philadelphia’s elected officials, housing professionals, and real estate stakeholders for an important conversation about the issues impacting property owners and housing providers.
Confirmed speakers include Mayor Cherelle Parker, Rep. Jared Solomon, and Rep. Danilo Burgos, with additional elected officials to be announced. Representatives from HAPCO Philadelphia will also join the conversation.
This is your opportunity to hear directly from the leaders shaping housing policy in Philadelphia — and to ask the questions that matter most to your properties, your business, and your neighborhood.
Event Details:
Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Esperanza Arts Center, 4261 North 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140
What to Expect:
Direct Access to Elected Officials — Hear directly from Mayor Parker, legislators, and city leaders about the policies and decisions impacting your properties, business, and neighborhoods.
Panel Discussions — Gain insight into housing policy, property ownership, neighborhood development, and the city departments that impact real estate and investment decisions.
Submit Your Questions in Advance — Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions ahead of time, helping ensure the issues and concerns that matter most to housing providers are addressed during the discussion.
A Structured Format — This year’s program builds on past events with a format focused on meaningful dialogue and important housing issues affecting Philadelphia.
Food and Refreshments — Enjoy food and refreshments throughout the event.
Networking Opportunities — Connect with housing professionals, real estate investors, elected officials, and community leaders in one location.
Free Parking — Available on-site.
Vendor Tables:
Interested in a vendor table? Contact Lauren at Lauren@hapcophiladelphia.com or 215-684-1684.
About the Event:
Bridge the Gap is HAPCO Philadelphia’s annual event connecting housing providers, real estate professionals, investors, and Philadelphia’s elected officials. The event is designed to highlight the issues that matter most to housing providers and ensure their voices are part of the policy conversation.