Housing Horizons will highlight real examples of leadership, innovation and partnership from across the housing landscape, showing how collaboration between landlords, developers, local authorities and supply chain partners can create lasting impact.
The day will begin with a joint opening plenary, setting the scene for the challenges and opportunities ahead for the housing sector. Hosted by experienced chair Mark Easton and featuring leading voices from the industry, the session will explore the big picture themes of collaboration, innovation and delivery.
Delegates will then have the opportunity to choose between two parallel workshop streams, each focusing on different aspects of housing practice. These sessions will offer practical insights and strategic discussion in an interactive, conversational format.
Between sessions, delegates can network and visit the exhibition area, where 15 selected exhibitors and sponsors will showcase products, services and innovations designed to support housing providers in achieving better outcomes for residents.
09.00 |
REGISTRATION / NETWORKING / EXHIBITION |
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10.00 |
OPENING PLENARY ROOM A Mark Easton, BBC Professor David Mosey |
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09.45 |
Session 1: Procurement Act: One Year On ROOM A An expert legal and procurement briefing on the first year of the Procurement Act in practice. Speakers will share compliance case studies, common challenges and how housing providers have adapted procurement to deliver both value and social outcomes.
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Session 1: Unlocking Land: Aggregator, Brownfield and Strategic Sites ROOM B Planning and development experts explore how to identify, secure and unlock land opportunities in London and the wider South East. Expect case studies on brownfield regeneration and aggregator models. |
11.20 |
NETWORKING BREAK / REFRESHMENTS / EXHIBITION EXHIBITION SPACE |
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11.50 |
Session 2: Retrofit at Scale: Lessons from High Rise Upgrades ROOM A A technical and strategic review of large scale retrofit projects in London’s towers, including cladding replacement, energy upgrades and tenant engagement. Experts share how to balance safety, sustainability and resident disruption. |
Session 2: Upskilling the industry: Bridging the Talent and Engagement Gap ROOM B With labour shortages, an ageing workforce, and fragmented engagement approaches threatening project viability, panellists will unpack the systemic barriers to attracting and retaining talent. The discussion will spotlight sector-wide and localised solutions, from investing in skills hubs and aligning training with housing delivery pipelines, to empowering community champions and reshaping perceptions through mentoring and real-world storytelling. |
12.40 |
LUNCH / EXHIBITION EXHIBITION SPACE |
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13.40 |
Session 3: Strategic Asset Management: Aligning Homes, Budgets and Community Needs ROOM A Sector specialists present the latest thinking on long term asset strategies that balance financial performance, sustainability targets and resident well-being. Using real examples, they will show how data driven planning can inform investment and disposal decisions. |
Session 3: Policy Change & Planning Reform: Meeting the 1.5 million Homes Target ROOM B Policy and planning specialists dissect the government’s latest reforms, examining their impact on social landlords’ delivery pipelines. The presentation will address planning speed, infrastructure funding, and the role of new towns. |
14.30 |
NETWORKING BREAK / REFRESHMENTS / EXHIBITION EXHIBITION SPACE |
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15.00 |
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS: THE FUTURE OF SOCIAL HOUSING ROOM A A panel of three senior sector leaders covering housing associations, local government and development discuss the big picture challenges and opportunities facing social housing over the next decade. The conversation will address funding, regulation, innovation and community expectations. Extended audience Q&A will allow delegates to put their toughest questions directly to the panel. |
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16.00 |
CLOSING PLENARY: A LOOK FORWARD ROOM A Amanda Long (CHIC Chair of the Board) and Steven Teagle (The Housing Forum Chair of the Board) |
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17.00 |
DRINKS RECEPTION EXHIBITION SPACE |
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18.00 |
CLOSE |