Chief executive strategy
Sessions for CEOs, executive directors, and presidents framing modernization, budgets, and risk—not tool tutorials.
Modernization roadmap
Practical frameworks for digital services, data, cybersecurity, and vendor partnerships.
Peer learning
Roundtables and Q&A with fellow CEOs, executive directors, and presidents facing similar compliance, funding, and resident-service goals.
Island setting
A focused retreat-style environment in Duke's County, Massachusetts—away from the daily desk, built for strategic thinking.
Strategy at the top of
the housing authority
The Intensive PHA Master Modernization Executive Summit brings together CEOs, executive directors, and presidents to align on modernization strategy—from legacy systems and procurement to resident experience, compliance, and risk.
CEOs, executive directors & presidents
Vendors & agencies who understand PHAs
Whether you are modernizing property management systems, strengthening cybersecurity, or improving digital engagement with residents, this summit is designed so chief executives leave with a clearer roadmap and a stronger network of peer CEOs, EDs, and presidents.
info@newwaypha.org
7 days, 7 activities
4 workshops · 3 group outings
Summit week is August 2–9, 2026 in Duke's County, Massachusetts. Final times, venues, and off-site plans will be posted as they are confirmed.
Operational Discovery Workshop
Opportunity to assess current Tech Modernization strategies and identify opportunities for operational/tech-centered efficiencies.
Facilitators TBA
WorkshopResident Services Discovery Workshop
Opportunity to assess current Resident Services programming and identify opportunities for synergy between current services offered and tech modernization strategies.
Facilitators TBA
WorkshopThe A/I Experience
A four-phase approach to organized, wide-scale A/I tool launch within the PHA space, including system identification and selection, agency internal policy development and socialization, system training and deployment, and thoughtful integration into everyday operations.
Facilitators TBA
WorkshopThe Good Neighbor Pilot
Detailed overview of a new, revolutionary PHA life-skills development platform, including discussion of available PHA-specific customization options. Full pilot project plan discussion with explanation of case study development roadmap.
Facilitators TBA
WorkshopGroup Outing 1 (TBD)
Destination and details will be announced when confirmed.
Group Outing 2 (TBD)
Destination and details will be announced when confirmed.
Group Outing 3 (TBD)
Destination and details will be announced when confirmed.
See the full picture—then build the week you want
Summit week is August 2–9, 2026 in Duke's County, Massachusetts. Core registration gets you into the program; add lodging, local transport, and optional deep-dives when you're ready.
| Registration | $7995 |
|---|---|
| Lodging | $4995 |
| Local Transportation | $495 |
| Special A/I Experience Session (Optional) | $795 |
| Preliminary Modernization Assessment (Optional) | $2495 |
Ideas for PHA chief executives
Articles and briefings on modernization, procurement, and resident outcomes at the strategy level—
sample titles below; links go to the blog template as content is published.
Stress-testing vendor demos before you sign the housing system contract
Resident portals: where digital equity and compliance meet
Frequently asked questions
Intensive PHA Master Modernization Executive Summit · August 2–9, 2026 · Duke's County, Massachusetts. Venue, travel, registration policies, and how we run the room.
The summit uses a retreat-style setting so chief executives can step back from daily operations. Summit dates are August 2–9, 2026. Specific venue, room block, and ferry or flight guidance will be posted as they are confirmed.
- Plan to arrive the evening before Day 1 if traveling from off-island.
- Accessibility requests can be noted when you register.
- Detailed travel PDF will be linked from the confirmation email.
Policy will be published with registration; we expect a clear window for housing-authority procurement.
Business casual; layers for New England weather.
We expect Chatham House–style discretion in peer breakouts unless everyone agrees otherwise. Harassment, discrimination, and pressure tactics are not tolerated.
Registration information is used only for summit logistics and follow-up; we do not sell attendee lists.
A full code of conduct will ship with your confirmation; serious violations may result in removal without refund per published policy.