The 2026 CDFA Federal Policy Conference will gather industry leaders to address the most important topics in development finance. Day 2 of the conference is fully dedicated to Opportunity Zones 2.0, with morning sessions focused on OZ guidance, designations, and compliance.
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Jim Lang will be a featured panelist in "The Technical Playbook for OZ 2.0: Compliance, Structuring, and Reporting." The panel will walk attendees through what has changed under Opportunity Zones 2.0 and what it means for compliance and fund operations. Topics include new reporting requirements, fund structuring considerations, substantial improvement tests, and risk management for investors and public partners. This session is designed to translate statutory and regulatory updates into actionable guidance. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to operationalize OZ 2.0 effectively.
Panelists:
- Brent Parker, Partner, Novogradac & Company LLP (Moderator)
- Jill Homan, Deputy Director, Trade & Economy Policy, and Campaign Director, American First Policy Institute (AFPI)
- Jim O. Lang, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
- Jason Watkins, Partner, Novogradac & Company LLC