Novogradac to Host Conference on Navigating Opportunity Zones Ahead of Market Changes
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has made the opportunity zones (OZ) incentive permanent, prompting market participants to prepare for long-term planning and new investment opportunities. Novogradac is hosting its Fall OZ Conference from October 29-30 in Washington D.C., where investors, developers, fund managers, and advisors will discuss upcoming designation cycles, evolving strategies, and steps needed before deployment once zones are finalized. The conference agenda includes updates on policy developments, a session with White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, discussions about regulatory changes affecting investment, case studies of stalled projects, and more. Attendees can also participate in pre-conference workshops covering OZ basics and advanced planning considerations. The event is co-hosted by several firms including Bonaventure and Greenberg Traurig LLP. Jason Watkins, chair of the conference at Novogradac's Atlanta office, emphasized that stakeholders are entering a critical phase as new nominations have been submitted and Treasury designations expected this fall.