Networking and exhibition viewing
Gavin Smart, Chief Executive, CIH
Caroline Moloney, Director, CIH Ireland
- With rising migration levels and increasing housing pressures, tensions within communities are escalating - often fueled by misinformation and inadequate support systems.
- Discover effective strategies for housing providers, local authorities, and community leaders to foster inclusion, address conflict, and build cohesion through communication, policy, and practice.
- Explore practical tools and real-world examples to help you create safe, supportive communities.
- What are the most effective ways to deal with tension in communities and how do we approach resolving them?
Networking
- As the housing sector evolves, so too must our approach to professionalism - balancing new challenges with a commitment to values, skills and continuous development.
- Join CIH Futures for a forward-looking conversation on what it means to be a housing professional today and in the future, from embracing innovation to tackling stigma around the sector.
- Hear how housing providers are using digital tools to improve responsiveness, reduce workloads, and proactively address issues before they escalate.
- The use of AI and emerging technologies is reshaping how customer-facing housing teams deliver services and engage with tenants.
- Domestic abuse is a housing issue. The Make a Stand pledge, led by CIH and Women's Aid, calls on housing organisations to take meaningful action to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
- Hear real examples of organisational change, positive interventions, and the power of partnership working across housing, health, and support services.
Networking
- With shared challenges around affordability, homelessness and urban development, Canada offers valuable lessons for the sector in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Explore how Canadian cities are approaching housing innovation, from community-led developments and modular construction to national housing strategies grounded in human rights.
- Explore practical takeaways on policy, partnership and innovation that Ireland can adapt to meet its own housing goals and community needs.
- Terms like "net zero", and "retrofit" are everywhere, but what do they really mean for staff, tenants and communities?
- Hear how housing providers are bringing their entire organisation along on the sustainability journey - empowering staff, engaging tenants, and building a culture of climate action.
- The Isle of Ireland has an ageing population - but what does this mean for housing, health and support services?
- Hear how housing providers are adapting homes, shaping policy, and working cross-sector to support older residents to live well and independently for longer, including a spotlight case study on the Clanmil's dementia scheme.
- Join us to hear about the benefits of tenant engagement, and why it's essential for the growth of your service.
- Walk away with practical insights on the Supporting Communities Accreditation, effective engagement strategies and diverse approaches, and ways to build trust and relationships.
Networking
- Join us to explore the importance of mental resilience and health in the sector.
- Housing professionals are under growing pressure - managing complex cases and systemic challenges, often with limited resources and support.
- Take away realistic, actionable approaches to building resilience both for yourself, your colleagues and your organisation.
