Events

Our high quality events attract many of the main decision makers from across the housing and construction sector.

All of our activities seek to advance solutions that can deliver a step change in the numbers and quality of homes across the UK.

By providing platforms for the exchange of ideas, development of better practice and the forging of cross-sector relationships, The Housing Forum helps to build better and more collaborative approaches.

We share knowledge from all our activities to support member organisations navigate the strategy of housing delivery. These practical insights can be shared throughout a business, from the executive team to new starters.

Core topics covered:

• Housing supply and regulation
• Sustainability and climate resilience
• Decarbonisation and retrofit
• Asset management and building safety
• Regional development challenges
• Design, planning, and compliance
• Leadership, workforce, and diversity
• Cross-sector partnerships and innovation

Our members are provided with the following:

• Automatic invitation to events
• Insight Report of the event – presentation summaries and Q&A responses
• MyProPass – automated CPD certification
• Event recording and slides (upon request)

Annual event highlights

Each event is carefully curated to address the evolving needs of the housing sector, supporting professional development, building partnerships, and driving real change:

National Conference
The flagship event attracting over 300 sector leaders from housing associations, local councils, developers, suppliers, and government bodies. Through expert panels, it explores collaborative solutions to major challenges such as housing supply, safety, and regulatory change.

Housing Partnership Summits
A series of regional, half-day events focused on critical local housing issues. These include expert-led panels and site tours, with strong emphasis on sustainable development, delivery strategies, environmental concerns, and place-based policy needs.

Existing Stock Forums
Hybrid events that delve into asset management, stock reinvestment, building safety, retrofitting, and climate adaptation. These forums offer in-depth discussion, case studies, and practical insights for professionals managing existing housing.

Councils Network Online Conferences
The Spring and Autumn Online Conferences provide local authorities and housing stakeholders with opportunities to engage in high-level conversations on regulatory updates, innovation, and successful projects, while the Councils Network fosters strategic collaboration year-round.

Decarbonisation and Sustainability Forums
These focus on aligning the sector with the UK’s climate targets. Topics include low-carbon construction, retrofitting, renewable energy integration, biodiversity, and resilience to climate risks.

Webinars
Short, 45-minute member-focused sessions addressing timely topics such as:

• • Design codes
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Workforce diversity
  • Environmental sustainability

CEO Roundtables
Invite-only gatherings for senior leaders to discuss strategic issues under Chatham House rules, fostering open dialogue and producing actionable insights for executive teams.