Housing Innovation Alliance Oakmont, Pennsylvania

Dennis Steigerwalt is an advocate for the transformation of how homes and communities are imagined, built, and experienced. As President of the Housing Innovation Alliance, he leads a national network of builders, manufacturers, investors, and innovators – driving strategic partnerships and fostering collaboration that anticipates future challenges, embraces emerging technologies, and redefines what’s possible in housing. Before leading the Alliance, Dennis served as Managing Director of International Operations for IBACOS, where he developed large-scale strategic innovation and market engagement programs across 28 countries. His work included SABIC’s award-winning Home of Innovation program and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s $4 billion Building Technology Stimulus Initiative, both of which propelled off-site construction and localized manufacturing capabilities in the Middle East. A frequent speaker and industry collaborator, Dennis has curated and led programming for the annual Housing Innovation Summit, the National Housing Supply Summit in Washington, D.C., and a nationwide Innovation in Action road trip series, convening housing leaders to explore new pathways for delivering better homes. He is also the founder of Connectivity, an investment and advisory platform supporting real estate development and early-stage companies focused on housing. Dennis serves as Vice Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Residential Neighborhood Development Council, sits on the University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association Board of Directors, and advises the NAHB Startup Zone. He was recognized as Pro Builder's 2020 “40 Under 40” leaders and continues to champion the next generation of innovators shaping the future of housing.