2023 was a big year for housing and 2024 is looking to be no different.

With a general election on the way and lots of competing priorities, CIH director of policy and external affairs James Prestwich sits down with Callum Chomczuk, CIH Scotland national director, Justin Cartwright, CIH Northern Ireland national director, Matt Dicks, CIH Cymru national director and Rachael Williamson, head of policy and external affairs for England to discuss some of the biggest challenges and opportunities for the year ahead.

In this member-exclusive event, hear from housing associations, local councils (public health) and policy leaders to understand how they are working to embed a partnership approach to health and housing. Delve into strategy and process and exactly how they have created a sustainable, long-term way of working together.

Why watch?

• Learn how to effectively develop partnerships between public health and housing
• Explore the broader focus on healthy neighbourhoods, enabling more holistic and effective tenancy sustainment
• Unpack the learning from the partnership community outreach and how training for neighbourhood and wellbeing staff on a range of public health topics can form a wider response to supporting residents in their neighbourhoods

Your speaker:

• Liz Parsons, head of public health: built environment and social housing, Public Health – a shared service across Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough
• Phil Hardy, director of operations, Grand Union Housing Group
• Kirsty Pepper, managing director (north counties), Peabody
• Sarah Davis, senior policy and practice officer, Chartered Institute of Housing
• Chair: Rachael Williamson, Head of policy and external affairs, Chartered Institute of Housing.

Hear from the Regulator for Social Housing, National Housing Federation and Chartered Institute of Housing about changes to how we manage the quality of our homes and customer service.

Why watch?

• Hear updates from the Regulator, NHF and CIH and gain an understanding of how implementing the Better Social Housing Review recommendations can prepare you for the new regulation. 

CIH head of policy and external affairs Rachael Williamson is joined by a fantastic panel for a conversation marking the end of the 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls - reflecting on the role that housing professionals can play in helping tackle domestic abuse.

Rachael is joined by Callum Chomczuk, CIH Scotland director, Judith Vickress, senior housing manager for Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse and the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) and two former CIH presidents, Alison Inman and Jim Strang who both campaigned for housing professionals to take the #MakeAStand pledge.

Why watch?

During this session, we’ll hear from those in the know about all things AI, who will explore:

• The ethics of AI
• The opportunities to deliver greater value for tenants
• The fundamental question about risks and accountability for landlords
• The wider use of AI and scope for AI within the housing sector
• Challenges around the adoption of AI.

Your speakers:

• Steph Wright, head of Scottish AI Alliance
• Colin Foskett, UK director, CareBuilder
• Graeme Hamilton, Innovation officer, Albyn Housing Associaton

Hear from organisations that are leading the way in housing with their bold ideas and actions, and how members of the board were instrumental in driving this change.

Why watch?

• Watch conversation with our expert speaker - we encourage delegates to challenge, debate and share their ideas and insights
• Watch fellow board members and governance professionals discover new ideas to guide your organisation.

Your speakers:

• Michelle Meldrum, CEO, Berwickshire Housing Association
• Gemma Bell, partner, Devonshires Solicitors LLP
• Chair: Tara Devine, regional manager – London & Eastern, CIH

In this member-exclusive event, Procurement for Housing discusses the most important updates on the Procurement Act and what it all means for social housing providers.

Why watch?

Members will take away practical knowledge on:

• Key changes from the current Public Contracts Regulations to the new Reform Act
• The opportunities this will create
• The risks senior leaders and organisations need to be aware of
• Practical advice and tips on how to prepare now.

Your speakers:

• Guy Stapleford, head of consultancy, Procurement for Housing (PfH)
• Jane Brighouse, quality and compliance manager, Procurement for Housing
• John Wallace, director of procurement, Clarion Housing Group
• Chair: James Prestwich, director of policy and external affairs, Chartered Institute of Housing

Why watch?

Hear from housing providers who have changed the way they work to embrace the new consumer standards proposed by The Regulator of Social Housing and the recommendations set forth by the Better Social Housing Review. Also hear from residents on the difference proactive resident engagement makes.

Your speakers:

• Lewis Kinch, Co creation and innovation manager, Southern Housing
• Sian Coulton, Engagement and communications manager, Community Gateway
• Darren Hartley, Chief executive, TAROE Trust
• Kai Jackson, Associate, TPAS Scrutiny Group and member, Black Country Housing Group Scrutiny Panel
• Chair: Rachael Williamson, Head of policy and external affairs, Chartered Institute of Housing

Why watch?

A must-attend event for housing professionals across the UK, come together with UK Housing Review authors to explore the latest developments from the sector since the release of the full edition in March 2023.

Building on the key themes identified in the Spring edition, we’ll share expert analysis and specialist insight on a range of topics – from homelessness and refugees to damp and mould and shared ownership - to help you build a clear picture of the current housing landscape.

Your speakers:

• Chair: Rachael Williamson, head of policy and external affairs, Chartered Institute of Housing
• Professor Mark Stephens, University of Glasgow
• Dr Peter Williams, University of Cambridge
• Professor Susan J. Smith, life fellow, Girton College
• Jasmine Basran, head of policy and campaigns, Crisis
• John Perry, policy adviser, Chartered Institute of Housing

Why watch?

Hear from a diverse panel of speakers who will explore:

• Bias in housing recruitment
• Experiences of young practitioners
• Measures landlords are taking to be better employers
• What more needs to be done.

Your speakers:

• Lara Oyedele, past president, Chartered Institute of Housing
  
• Alysha Burrel, member, CIH Futures and founder and director, Building Future Leaders
• Lee Collymore, development and customer experience project officer, Stonewater
• Diana MacLean, chief executive, Riverside Scotland