TAI 2009: TEN YEARS AFTER...
...DEVOLUTION AND THE FUTURE
Wales’ Premier Housing Conference and Exhibition
3-5 March 2009
Cardiff City Hall and Hilton Hotel
2009 marks a decade of Devolution in Wales and much has happened in this relatively short period of time. TAI will give an opportunity to reflect on these ten years, examine successes and failures, but more importantly look ahead against the backdrop of ‘One Wales’, the Essex Review and a new National Housing Strategy.
- About the Conference
- Programme
- Who should attend?
- Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities
- Venue and Hotels
- Delegate Fees
- Booking Information
About the Conference
TAI is Wales’ premier housing conference and exhibition. Now in its 21st year, this event is firmly established as the flagship conference on the Welsh housing calendar attracting more attendees than any other event of its kind in Wales.
TAI 2009 will feature:
- a diverse line up of over 50 expert speakers presenting on a range of current topics affecting the sector;
- a wide range of topical breakout sessions offering best practice solutions to key housing issues;
- complimentary copy of the invaluable TAI 2009 Conference Report;
- a selection of fringe events taking place in City Hall and the Hilton Hotel;
- the largest housing exhibition in Wales featuring the latest products and services of over 60 organisations right at your fingertips! and
- an opportunity to network with colleagues and customers in a relaxed atmosphere at the Conference Drinks Reception and Gala Dinner taking place at Cardiff’s five star Hilton Hotel.
Programme
Day One - Tuesday 3 March 2009
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| 09:00 | Conference Registration and Exhibition Viewing Refreshments served in the Exhibition Halls |
| 09:00 | Student Registration Welcome meeting and breakfast served |
| 10:00 | Official opening of the TAI 2009 Conference Exhibition Patrick Lewis, Director of Strategic Regeneration, Welsh Assembly Government |
| 10:30 - 10:35 | Welcome to TAI 2009 Trevor Saunders, Chair of CIH Cymru |
| 10:35 - 11:00 | Plenary: 2009 - A Turning Point for Housing |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Plenary: Key Priorities for Housing Keith Edwards, Director, CIH Cymru |
| 11:30 - 12:15 | Exhibition Viewing Refreshments served in the Exhibition Halls |
| 12:15 - 13:00 | Plenary: Taking the lead – local authorities, housing and regeneration Steve Thomas, Chief Executive, Welsh Local Government Association |
| 13:00 - 14:15 | Lunch and Exhibition Viewing Lunch served in the Exhibition Halls |
| 14:15 - 15:30 | Plenary: UK Policy and practice Exchange An opportunity to learn about the emerging issues and agendas in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland Heather Cousins, Director of Housing, Northern Ireland Dept of Social Development Tom Walker, Deputy Director of Housing Strategy, Communities and Local Government |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Exhibition Viewing Refreshments served in the Exhibition Halls |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Plenary: Bevan at 60 - the legacy of the great 1949 Housing Act Although 60 years old, the lessons of what can be done when the will and commitment exists couldn’t be more relevant Victoria Winckler, Director, The Bevan Foundation Sarah Webb, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Housing |
| 17:00 | Close of Conference Day One |
| 17:00 | Annual General Meeting |
Day Two - Wednesday 4 March 2009
Time |
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| 08:45 | Conference Registration and Exhibition Viewing Refreshments served in the Exhibition Halls |
| 08:45 | Student Registration Welcome meeting and breakfast served |
| 09:30 - 10:15 | Plenary: The Challenges Ahead - A UK Government perspective on devolution and the prospects for the future The Rt Hon Paul Murphy MP, Secretary of State for Wales |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Exhibition Viewing Refreshments served in the Exhibition Halls |
| 10:45 - 13:00 | TAI 2009 Mini Seminar: An Historic Time for Housing This seminar will bring together experts from government, local authorities ,registered social landlords and the private sector to give their perspective on the challenges facing the housing sector and the opportunities opening up. Steve Amos, Head of Social Housing Team, Barclays Bank Commercial Matthew Quinn, Director of Dept for Environment, Sustainability & Housing, WAG Steve Trusler, Strategy Director, Wates John Puzey, Director, Shelter Cymru Alison Ward, Chief Executive, Torfaen County Borough Council (invited) Professor Steve Wilcox, Centre for Housing Policy, University of York Shelagh Grant, Chief Executive, The Housing Forum Chair – Kellie Beirne, CIH National Council Member |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch and Exhibition Viewing Lunch served in the Exhibition Halls |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Mini Plenaries Mini Plenary 1: Yes for Wales? Tim Williams and Kevin Morgan were leading members of the “Yes” and “No” vote campaigns in 1998. What are their reflections on the first 10 years of devolution and what are their hopes for the future Tim Williams, Director, Navigant Consulting Kevin Morgan, Professor of Governance & Development, Cardiff University Mini Plenary 2: Financial Inclusion – taking everyone into account Sharon Wheeler, Financial Inclusion Champion, Chartered Institute of Housing Katija Dew, National Financial Inclusion Champion for Wales, Wales Co-operative Centre Lynne Schofield, Head of Financial Inclusion Unit. Welsh Assembly Government |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Exhibition Viewing Refreshments served in the Exhibition Halls |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Workshops and Study Tour |
| Workshop 1: | Empty Properties – working in partnership with the private sector Lee Cecil, Head of NLA Wales, National Landlords Association Michelle Wales, Head of External Affairs, Shelter Cymru |
| Workshop 2: | Essential skills for housing Jan Holdaway, Head of Asset Skills Cymru Lynne Neddin, Project Development Officer, Basic Skills Cymru Anne Hinchey, Chief Executive, Wales and West Housing Association |
| Workshop 3: | Refugees in Housing - the silent minority in Wales Eid Ali Ahmed, Chief Executive, Welsh Refugee Council Dewi Owen, Housing Development Officer, Welsh Refugee Council |
| Workshop 4: Bilingual Workshop |
Putting housing led regeneration into practice Elin Jones, Project Support Officer, i2i Inform to Involve Dewi Llwyd Evans, Project Support Officer, i2i Inform to Involve Elid Morris, Project Manager, WWEC |
| Workshop 5: | Sustainable Homes – A National Housing Strategy for Wales John Hyde, Head of Housing Strategy and Equality, Welsh Assembly Government |
| or Study Tour: |
Plas Bryn Extra-Care Scheme, Pentrebane, Cardiff Linc Cymru Housing Association and Leadbitter |
| 19:30 | Drinks Reception hosted by Renovo |
| 20:30 | The Leadbitter Conference Gala Dinner |
Day Three: Thursday 5 March 2009
Time |
Details |
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| 09:00 - 9:30 | Conference Registration and Exhibition Viewing Refreshments Served in the Exhibition Halls |
| 9:30 - 10:30 | Plenary: Where Devolution goes next An opportunity to hear from one the youngest leaders of a main political party in the UK Kirsty Williams AM, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Exhibition Viewing Refreshments served in the exhibition halls |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Plenary: Facing the Challenge The Assembly Government’s key priorities for housing and the wider economy at the most challenging time in decades Andrew Davies AM, Minister for Finance and Public Service Delivery |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Plenary : TBC |
| 12:00 - 12:15 | Closing Remarks Keith Edwards, Director of CIH Cymru |
| 12:15 | Close of Conference |
Who should attend?
The conference programme will be designed to attract anyone involved in housing so whether you are a resident, tenant, government official, housing practitioner, planner, regeneration specialist, or employed in health and social care spheres – TAI 2009 will offer something for you.
Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities
Forming the focal point of the event, the conference exhibition will provide organisations with a superb opportunity to showcase their latest innovations, products and services to hundreds of professionals from the housing sector.
All lunches and refreshments will be served within the exhibition area creating a relaxed and informal atmosphere for you to network with existing customers and potential new clients.
The conference also offers a variety of highly visual sponsorship and advertising opportunities to help you create a lasting impression on delegates.
Download the Exhibition and Sponsorship Prospectus 
(PDF: 929 kb)
Venue
The event will be staged at Cardiff City Hall situated in the heart of the Capital. This prestigious building is fully equipped to accommodate state of the art conferencing.
The main conference hotel will be the five star Cardiff Hilton. This modern landmark venue situated adjacent to City hall will accommodate the Conference Drinks Reception and Gala Dinner.
Prices
| Option | Standard Fee | CIH Member Discount | Levy Member Discount | Tues | Weds | Thurs | Weds Dinner |
| A Full Delegate | £375 + VAT | £35 | £35 |  |
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| A1 Full Delegate (subsidised) | £220 + VAT | 0 | 0 | |
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| B Tues & Weds Delegate | £315 + VAT | £25 | £25 | |
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| C Weds & Thurs Delegate | £280 + VAT | £20 | £20 | |
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| D Tues & Thurs Delegate | £280 + VAT | £20 | £20 | |
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| E Tues Day Delegate | £215 + VAT | £15 | £15 | |
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| F Weds Day Delegate | £215 + VAT | £15 | £15 | |
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| G Thurs Day Delegate | £205 + VAT | £15 | £15 | |
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| H Conference Dinner Weds | £45 + VAT | 0 | 0 | |
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| J Shared Full Delegate (limited to one place per organisation) | £600 + VAT | 0 | £35 | |
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All prices are subject to VAT.
Booking
To book a place on this conference:
- Use our online booking form; or
- Contact us to request a booking form by email, post or fax
Tel: 029 2076 5760
or email: wales.events@cih.org
Special Booking Offers
CIH Member and Levy Member Discount
Only CIH members who have opted for discounts on training and events as part of their flexible benefits package will be entitled to the CIH Member discount. Please contact CIH Customer Services if you have not yet chosen your flexible benefits for 2009. Tel: 024 7685 1700, email customer.services@cih.org or visit the members area of the CIH website at www.cih.org/members. If the employing organisation is currently a subscriber to the CIH Cymru levy scheme and the delegate is also a current CIH Member who has selected discounts on training and events as part of their flexible benefits package then both discounts will apply.
Bulk Booking Discount
Book four delegate places and the fifth will cost you just £25 + VAT. (terms and conditions apply)
Subsidised Packages
We are pleased to offer a subsidised package for tenants and voluntary organisations who wish to book Option A (Full Delegate). The price for a non-transferable subsidised package is £220+VAT . Please select booking option A1.
Shared Delegate Place
In response to customer demand we will be offering a shared full delegate booking option limited to one place per organisation. This shared package will allow an organisation to send one person per day for the duration of the event.
Terms and Conditions
Booking Information
- Please do not send any payment with this booking – you will be invoiced after the event.
- If you cancel a booking more than 10 workings day before the event, you will be charged a £70 administration fee. If you cancel within 10 workings days you will be charged the full fee.
- If you downgrade your booking from a residential package to a non-residential package within 20 working days of the event you will be charged the original booking fee.
- If, at the time of booking, you do not know the names of delegate(s) attending, please confirm names no later than two weeks before the start of the event.
- If possible, please keep a copy of your booking.
- Lowest price delegate option will be charged at £25 if booking five delegates.
Limitation of Liability
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) accepts responsibility for accident, injury or loss suffered whilst attending one of our events only if it is directly due to negligence on our part. Delegates are responsible for taking care of their own property. CIH accepts no responsibility for any loss incurred whilst using material or information gained at one of our events.
Cancellation of Events
CIH may have to cancel an event. In this case, we will return any payments received in advance. We will not refund any other costs you may incur as a result of this cancellation.
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