The conference programme offers you a feast of opportunities to get involved through a variety of session formats:
Major conference sessions will echo the developments and issues we have seen impact on the social housing sector in 2008
BE INSPIRED
Keynote sessions delivering thought provoking social and political commentaries from:
Left to Right: Rt. Hon. Michael Portillo, Diane Abbott MP, David Smith (Economics Editor, Sunday Times), Ian Sheperdson(Chief US Ecomomist, High Frequency Economics, formerly Chief Economist, USA for HSBC Securities)
A video message from the Prime Minister - Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP
including:
Sir Bob Kerslake - Chief Executive Designate, Homes & Communities Agency
Sir Simon Milton - Chairman, Local Government Association
Peter Marsh - Deputy Chief Executive, Housing Corporation
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Focusing on the Economy and the Housing Market - the role of multiple providers
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Capturing the customer focus and
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Reviewing the strategic role of Local Government and its relationship with housing providers
CONTRIBUTE
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Policy Platform
Held on Thursday, it will update you on housing Gypsies and Travellers, meeting community aspirations, integrating housing and employment policy and meeting the needs of disabled children. The latest research findings and policy in a less formal format discussing early detection of shifts in trends through interaction with presenters and your peers |
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Innovation Theatre
Running on two days, pop in and be futher inspired by more practical and information packed sessions spanning worklessness, community cohesion, the environment, vulnerable groups, finance, regeneration, policy and innovaton. Open to all delegates and exhibition visitors - these theatres will deliver bite sized chunks of invaluable information |
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Finance Forum
Finance Forums offer a fast moving programme of interactive sessions for all with a thirst for strategic and operational financial issues. Enabling delegates to gain an insight into financial management and solutions |
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Regeneration Exchange
A three day rolling programme of informal and topical teach-ins, advice and information focusing on covering land supply, partnership working, high quality development, good design, enhancing the environment and customer satisfaction |
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Tenant Action Zone
Running daily from 11.30am - 3.30pm this is an opportunity for tenant organisations to raise their profile and participate in good practice to receive and offer advice helping tenants to play their full part in the building of sustainable communities. Innovative and diverse projects will be showcased to share relevant ideas on Community Engagment, Social Enterprise, Diversity, Environment and Young People - including ‘Changing the Future for Leeds Children in Public Care’ and the ‘Furniture Re-Use Network’ |
NETWORK
Mingle at the comprehensive Exhibition and spot future talent. Attend publication launches, the Conference Dinner on Monday evening, presented by after dinner speaker Steve Punt and a Conference Party to remember on Thursday
Enjoy the ‘Dragon’s Den’ facilitated by Simon Fanshawe and Award ceremonies in celebration of Excellence in the social housing sector
LEAVE FEELING refocused and your batteries recharged; equipped with practical tools and ‘good practice’ guidance to review your strategic and operational performance
