Governor-Supported • Columbia, SC
Where the Southeast's Opportunity Zone capital gets to work
One day. The region's top OZ investors, developers, policymakers, and advisors in one room, trading the strategies that turn tax policy into community returns.
Date
Wed, October 7, 2026
Venue
Columbia Convention Center
Format
Keynotes, panels, deal networking
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✔ Governor-supported event
✔ Running since 2019
✔ Investors, developers & policymakers statewide
✔ Hosted by SC Opportunity Fund
Why Attend
The OZ landscape is changing. Be in the room where the Southeast responds.
Opportunity Zones are entering a new chapter, and the investors who understand the rules first will move first. The Summit compresses months of research and relationship-building into one day.
Policy Clarity
Hear what's next for OZ policy
Policymakers and nationally recognized experts in tax, accounting, and real estate break down the current OZ framework and what it means for your 2026 and 2027 deployment strategy.
Deal Flow
Meet capital and projects directly
Developers with shovel-ready SC projects and investors with gains to place, in the same room. The networking is the product.
Triple Bottom Line
Returns that revitalize communities
Learn structures that protect and grow investor capital while delivering measurable social and economic impact across the Southeast.
Who's in the room
Built for the people who move OZ capital
If Opportunity Zones touch your work, this is your one required event of the year.
OZ Fund ManagersReal Estate DevelopersFamily Offices & InvestorsCPAs & Tax AdvisorsAttorneysEconomic Development OfficialsPolicymakersCommunity Leaders
Tickets
Early bird pricing ends July 30.
Register no and lock thte lowest rate. Prices increase automatically after the deadline.
Early Bird
Available through July 30, 2026
- ✔ Full-day summit access
- ✔ All keynotes and breakout sessions
- ✔ Deal networking with investors and developers
- ✔ Lowest rate offered for this event
Standard
After July 30, 2026
- ✔ Full-day summit access
- ✔ All keynotes and breakout sessions
- ✔ Deal networking with investors and developers
- ✔ Higher rate applies
Sponsorship
Put your brand in front of the region's OZ decision-makers
Sponsorship packages offer visibility with investors, developers, and policymakers across the Southeast. Packages are limited.
FAQ
When and where is the Summit?
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the Columbia Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina.
When do ticket prices increase?
Ticket prices increase on July 30th.
Who should attend?
This event is for policymakers, real estate developers, investors, accountants, economic development leaders, and other professionals committed to triple bottom line OZ investments across the Southeast. The Summit attracts top leaders who want to enhance their understanding of Opportunity Zones, share strategic insights, and explore innovative, high-impact approaches to real estate investment that deliver financial, social, and environmental returns. Companies or organizations are also invited to be part of this exclusive event as sponsors or exhibitors to gain direct access to key stakeholders in the Southeastern Opportunity Zone ecosystem, providing a powerful platform to demonstrate your commitment to community-focused economic development.
I have an OZ project in South Carolina. Can we talk?
Yes. Please email us at events@scopportunityfund.com and we'll be in touch.