Housing Horizons 2026 Agenda
The day opens with a joint plenary chaired by Mark Easton, featuring sector leaders discussing the key challenges and opportunities ahead, with a focus on collaboration, innovation and delivery.
Delegates will then choose between two practical, discussion-led workshop streams covering different aspects of housing practice.
Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to network and explore the exhibition, where 15 exhibitors and sponsors will showcase products, services and innovations for housing providers.
The event will close with strategic leadership interviews, a final plenary and a networking drinks reception.
CHIC (Asset Management & Procurement)
Registration, Networking & Exhibition
Welcome & Introduction – Mark Easton
An expert legal and procurement briefing on the first year of the Procurement Act in practice. How has the sector embraced the changes and how is the Gold Standard is influencing framework procurement and management.
Networking Break & Exhibition
A technical and strategic review of large scale retrofit projects, including cladding replacement, energy upgrades and tenant engagement. Experts share how to balance safety, sustainability and resident engagement.
Is SHDF delivering at scale?
Lunch & Exhibition
Sector specialists present the latest thinking on long term asset strategies that balance financial performance, sustainability targets and resident wellbeing. Using real examples, they will show how data driven business planning can inform investment and disposal decisions.
Networking Break & Exhibition
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.
Amanda Long (CHIC Chair of the Board) and Steve Teagle (Housing Forum Chair of the Board)
Drinks Reception
Housing Forum (Development & Planning)
Registration, Networking & Exhibition
Planning and development experts explore how to identify, secure and unlock land opportunities in London and the wider South East, with case studies on brownfield regeneration and aggregator models.
Networking Break & Exhibition
An update on the latest in Modern Methods of Construction, including modular, panelised and hybrid approaches. Experts will cover cost models, supply chain capacity, and integration with local planning policy.
When does MMC really deliver?
Lunch & Exhibition
Sector specialists present the latest thinking on long term asset strategies that balance financial performance, sustainability targets and resident wellbeing. Using real examples, they will show how data driven business planning can inform investment and disposal decisions.
Networking Break & Exhibition
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.
Drinks Reception
Location
30 Euston Square
London
NW1 2FB