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Wed 27-Nov-2024

No session available

09:30 - 10:15

Quality homes and communitiesThe role of asset management in delivering on the new consumer standards

Speakers

Kate Dodsworth

Chief of regulatory engagement

Regulator of Social Housing

Darren Welsh

Strategic director of housing and property services

Dacorum Borough Council

Martin Hilditch

Editor

Inside Housing

Jenny Spoor

Director of operations

Havebury Housing Partnership

09:45 - 10:30

Fusion21 Procurement with PurposeMaking retrofit happen: lessons learnt from delivery so far

Speakers

Michael Brown

Director

Michael Dyson Associates

Libby Kerman

Sustainability manager

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership

Ian Cartledge

Business development manager (green funding solutions)

E.On Green Funding Solutions

Paul Towers

Framework manager (construction and decarbonisation)

Fusion21

10:30 - 11:15

Quality homes and communitiesHealthy homes and developing ventilation strategies to combat damp and mould

Speakers

Tapiwa Mtemachani

Director of transformation and partnership

NHS Black Country ICB

Mike Craggs

Development and asset management innovation lead

Bromford

Kate Morland

Research fellow

Leeds Beckett University

Jo Hills

Assistant director of housing asset management

London Borough of Ealing

11:30 - 12:15

Quality homes and communitiesEnsuring the right people, skills and competence to manage increasingly complex works at scale

Speakers

Malkit Sagoo

Chair elect

Direct Assets Forum

Carly Glover

Head of operations

Mears Group

Andy Tookey

Managing partner

Baily Garner

11:45 - 12:30

Fusion21 Procurement with PurposeThe journey to repairs excellence: how to deliver quality services at a time of increased expectation

Speakers

Rachel Cox

Director of Property Repairs

Believe Housing

Symon Sentain

Director for property services

Newlon Housing Trust

Gary Stanfield

Framework manager

Fusion21

12:30 - 13:15

Quality homes and communitiesHow to affordably fund and deliver the requirements of Decent Homes at scale

Speakers

David Lewis

Executive group director of property services

L&Q

Sayeed Haris

Executive director of property services

Midland Heart

Gillian Douglas

Executive director of housing

London Borough of Lewisham

Martin Hilditch

Editor

Inside Housing

12:45 - 13:30

Fusion21 Procurement with PurposeGrowing the sector’s supply chain

Speakers

Adam Masters

Assistant director of environment and sustainability

Stonewater

Josh Williams

Partnership manager

E.ON

Kirstie Forrester

Sector development lead

Essex County Council

+2

14:00 - 14:45

Quality homes and communitiesTaking a sophisticated approach to data to better inform decisions about homes and tenants

Speakers

Adam Hunt

Business transformation and technology director

Mears Group

Katie Martell

Head of asset strategy - housing, regeneration and development

London Borough of Enfield

Joanne Hiscock

Head of strategic asset management

Moat Housing

Jeremy Kape

Strategic asset management consultant

Watford Community Homes

15:00 - 15:45

Quality homes and communitiesTaking an ethical approach to stock disposal and transfers

Speakers

Rabina Khan

Freelance writer & communities advisor

Chris Hewitt

Chief investment officer

L&G Affordable Homes

Gemma De Brito

Assistant director of homes and wellbeing

Nottingham Community Housing Association

Rob Lane

Chief property officer

Clarion

15:15 - 16:00

Fusion21 Procurement with PurposeEngaging residents on building safety - are we regaining trust?

Speakers

Lesley Smith

Head of Building Safety and Neighbourhoods

Hyde Housing

Stewart Kerr

Senior consultant

Pennington Choices

Phil Morgan

Member of BSR resident panel and vice chair

The Guinness Partnership

Chris McQuillan

Framework manager

Fusion21

Thu 28-Nov-2024

No session available

09:30 - 10:15

Quality homes and communitiesAchieving meaningful tenant engagement and responding to service failure

Speakers

Pete Apps

Contributing editor

Inside Housing

Emma O'Shea

Chief operating and technology officer

Aster Group

Candida Dutiro

Chair of resident representative team

Red Kite Community Housing

Kate Gascoigne

Chief customer officer

A2Dominion

09:45 - 10:30

Fusion21 Procurement with PurposeFunding Decent Homes: rent settlement and management strategies

Speakers

Scott Martin

Executive director of resources

Karbon Homes

Deborah Fenton

ARCH board member and director of housing

Babergh & Mid Suffolk Councils

Jamie Carswell

Director of housing

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Andrew Gray

Member relationship manager

Fusion21

10:30 - 11:15

Quality homes and communitiesManaging the impact of fuel poverty and tackling the root causes

Speakers

Sharon Wilkins

Director of housing and communities

Newport City Homes

Joanna Seymour

Director of development

Warm Wales

Peter Smith

Director of policy and advocacy

National Energy Action

Pete Apps

Contributing editor

Inside Housing

10:45 - 11:30

Fusion21 Procurement with PurposePreparing for Awaab's Law and understanding its implications

Speakers

Yinka Bolaji

Executive director, property and development

Wandle

John Ghader

Group CEO

Prima Group

Martin Gladwin

Partner - head of housing consultancy

Rapleys LLP

+3

11:30 - 12:15

Quality homes and communitiesWhat does repairs excellence look like at a time of rising expectations?

Speakers

Pete Apps

Contributing editor

Inside Housing

Ian Gregg

Executive director of asset services

The Riverside Group

Richard Blakeway

Housing Ombudsman

11:45 - 12:30

Fusion21 Procurement with PurposeAchieving a culture of compliance as standard in a challenging world of changing legislation and regulation

Speakers

Sandy Livingstone

Executive director of property

Onward Homes

Mark Astbury

Partner

Ridge and Partners

Heidi Flack

Director of Compliance & Building Safety

Anchor Hanover Group

Andrew Gray

Member relationship manager

Fusion21

12:30 - 13:15

Quality homes and communitiesArtificial intelligence and exploring the art of the possible in housing

Speakers

Craig O'Donnell

Former group innovation director, Grosvenor and founding partner

Bothy Consulting

Siobhan Weightman

Director of business intelligence and change

WDH

Stewart Davison

PropTech consultant and vice-chair

Elim Housing Association

14:00 - 14:45

Quality homes and communitiesAccelerating building safety remediation

Speakers

Pete Apps

Contributing editor

Inside Housing

Petronila Osodo

Head of building safety – remediation

Notting Hill Genesis

Amos Thomas

Pre-construction director

Harmony Fire

15:00 - 15:45

Quality homes and communitiesReviewing progress and next steps for the new building safety regime

Speakers

Pete Apps

Contributing editor

Inside Housing

Philip White

Director of building safety

Health & Safety Executive

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Don't take our word for it, our visitors speak for themselves...

“A fascinating couple of days, the debates and discussions covered a huge variety of topics with expert and knowledgeable speakers. Really enjoyed it.”

Asset management manager, Housing Association

“A great return on time investment. Put next year's event dates in your diary, right now”

Programme analyst, Islington Council

“Excellent event with a specific focus on working towards net zero. Well worth the trip with several new connections made and less than a week later we are already in discussions for future collaborations.”

Operations planning manager, Orbit

“HOMES UK is a very good event and a must-do for all in the industry.”

Head of construction, Bromford

“HOMES UK was a highly effective event with a great mix of attendees from almost every housing association in the country.”

Marketing executive, Pinacl Solutions UK

“I always enjoy going to HOMES UK and catching up on the latest suppliers and thinking. It's definitely one of the highlights of the asset management year!”

Director of assets & services, Raven Housing Trust

“I found the talks really interesting and considering it is free for local authorities, I think it is a great learning/development opportunity to keep up to date with conversations happening in the housing sector.”

Housing manager, Local Authority

“It helped us, so I know it can help someone else”.

allpay Ltd

“It is the one place where everyone comes together. What a great way to market and showcase your products”

LivGreen

“People were very friendly and willing to chat. Lots of leads were generated.”

Novus

“The connections that can be made are great and deliver a world of opportunities. The topics covered in the programme are excellent.”

Development manager, Housing Association

“This was a dynamic event with a great mix of talks, encouraging bold conversations about net zero. The stalls were great for getting a breadth of understanding about the different suppliers there are.”

Board member, Trident Housing

“Unlock Net Zero Live was a dynamic conference with great speakers and engaging discussion. Will see you next year!”

Kensington and Chelsea Council

“We had a great time. We met some amazing people and felt very welcomed by everyone.”

Rexel

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*HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live is free to housing associations, local authorities, public sector, housebuilders, master developers, funders, architects, planners and BTR landlords, student accommodation, retirement living and extra-care providers. Fees will apply to other commercial organisations.

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Still need convincing?

“A fascinating couple of days, the debates and discussions covered a huge variety of topics with expert and knowledgeable speakers. Really enjoyed it.”

“A great return on time investment. Put next year's event dates in your diary, right now”

“Excellent event with a specific focus on working towards net zero. Well worth the trip with several new connections made and less than a week later we are already in discussions for future collaborations.”

“HOMES UK is a very good event and a must-do for all in the industry.”

“HOMES UK was a highly effective event with a great mix of attendees from almost every housing association in the country.”

“I always enjoy going to HOMES UK and catching up on the latest suppliers and thinking. It's definitely one of the highlights of the asset management year!”

“I found the talks really interesting and considering it is free for local authorities, I think it is a great learning/development opportunity to keep up to date with conversations happening in the housing sector.”

“It helped us, so I know it can help someone else”.

“It is the one place where everyone comes together. What a great way to market and showcase your products”

“People were very friendly and willing to chat. Lots of leads were generated.”

“The connections that can be made are great and deliver a world of opportunities. The topics covered in the programme are excellent.”

“This was a dynamic event with a great mix of talks, encouraging bold conversations about net zero. The stalls were great for getting a breadth of understanding about the different suppliers there are.”

“Unlock Net Zero Live was a dynamic conference with great speakers and engaging discussion. Will see you next year!”

“We had a great time. We met some amazing people and felt very welcomed by everyone.”

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