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

Full Summit Pass (paid)

• Rural development: delivery models that overcome viability, capacity and scale challenges
• Housing in devolved areas: partnership models that are delivering real impact
• Warm Homes Plan and MEES: accelerating delivery while controlling cost and risk
• Homelessness prevention: interventions proven to reduce demand and improve outcomes
• Council–housing association partnerships: what effective governance and accountability look like in practice
  
• Building social cohesion through housing
• Homes and services for an ageing population: redesigning provision to meet future demand
• Integrating health and housing: models that improve outcomes and reduce system pressure
• Building safety in practice: remediation, compliance and lessons learned
• Consumer regulation and standards: raising quality, accountability and resident experience
• Skills, supply chains and cost pressures: practical solutions to unblock delivery
• Funding growth and renewal: models that are viable, scalable and repeatable
• AI, data and predictive insight: rethinking satisfaction, TSMs and performance management
• Regenerating complex sites: unlocking delivery where constraints are greatest

Community Access Pass (free for NHF and CIH members)

• Safeguarding vulnerable tenants
• Effective complaints handling processes
• Procurement strategies
• Adaptations for older peoples housing
• Practical approaches to preparing for scrutiny in supported housing
• Practical strategies to meeting consumer standards
• Examples of mental resilience while working in housing
• Resident led scrutiny initiatives
• Examples of effective reflective practice
• Supporting tenants with the cost-of-living crisis
• Practical approaches to respond effectively and quickly to hazards since the introduction of Awaab’s Law

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.