Collaboration is at the heart of this event – not just between the CIH and NHF, but between a wider range of stakeholders, politicians and residents.

We're looking for sector experts, housing leaders, professionals and tenants to speak and share their insights, knowledge and experience on the most pressing topics in social housing right now at The Housing Community Summit 2026.

Please email content@housing.org.uk to share your suggestions and find out more about being a part of the programme.

Guided topics and themes

• Delivering homes in challenging contexts: rural areas, complex sites and devolved regions, with models that overcome viability, scale and capacity constraints.
• Funding models: capital strategies that are viable, scalable and repeatable in a volatile financial environment.
• Partnerships that deliver impact: effective council–housing association and cross sector models with strong governance and accountability.
• Warm Homes, MEES and decarbonisation: delivering while managing cost, risk and supply chain pressures.
• Building safety and regulation in practice: remediation, compliance best practice.
• Awaab’s Law and preparing for scrutiny in supported housing.
• Consumer standards and tenant protection: safeguarding vulnerable residents, effective complaints handling.
• Homes and services for an ageing population: redesigning provision to meet future demand and integrate care.
• Health, housing and wellbeing: integrated models that improve outcomes, reduce system pressure and support workforce mental resilience.
• Skills, data and delivery capability: addressing skills shortages, procurement challenges.
• AI and analytics to improve performance and satisfaction.
• Strategies for embedding professionalism and meeting the competence and conduct standard.
• Navigating a successful career in housing and unlocking pathways to progression.

Submission deadline: Tuesday 7 April 2026

Frequently asked questions

When will I receive a response?
We give every submission thorough consideration, so please be patient with us. The team will be in contact with you again.

What happens if my submission is successful?
A member of the team will contact you to discuss further. You will then receive confirmation of the session and attendance details.

I have another question, how can I contact you?

Please email content@housing.org.uk.

Or find out how you can get involved by sponsoring a session or exhibiting on our website.