The Premier Housing Conference and Exhibition of Wales
TAI 2010: CHANGE is only weeks away!
Featuring a wide range of sessions focussing on strategy, policy and delivery, TAI 2010 will leave you energised, informed and better prepared to face the changes and challenges that lie ahead.
20-22 April 2010
Cardiff City Hall and Hilton Hotel
Special offer -
Book four delegates and send a fifth for £25 + VAT
Prices frozen at 2009 rates
- About the Conference
- Who Should attend
- Programme Highlights
- Programme day 1 day 2 day 3
- General Information
- Exhibition and Sponsorship opportunities
- Delegate Booking options and Prices
- Special Offers
- Booking
- Post Conference Presentations
About the conference
TAI 2010 is the annual conference of Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru. Now in its 22nd year, the event is better than ever, and has firmly established itself as Wales’ Premier Housing Conference and Exhibition. In 2010 the event attracted more than 60 exhibiting organisations and almost 400 Welsh housing professionals over three days, bringing together 600 people. TAI 2010 promises to be another superb event – don’t miss out on the must attend event on the Welsh housing calendar!
TAI 2010 features:
- a wide range of topical breakout sessions offering best practice solutions to key housing issues;
- a diverse line up of over 50 excellent speakers;
- a selection of fringe events taking place in City Hall and other venues across Cardiff;
- largest housing exhibition in Wales - the latest products and services of more than 60 organisations right at your fingertips;
- opportunity to network with colleagues and customers at the conference social events including the drinks reception and gala dinner all included in the full delegate price;
- complimentary copy of the post conference report sent after the conference
TAI 2010 - CHANGE is coming
2010 is the year of change. TAI 2010 is a must in any housing professional’s calendar, examining the significance of the potential changes that will affect housing strategy and front line delivery.
With a general election looming, a new First Minister for Wales, housing post Essex, the National Housing Strategy, the presentation to parliament of the Housing and Local Government legislative competence order and the largest ever programme to improve social housing as the massive stock transfer process starts a projected three year investment peak, 2010 promises to be a very significant time for housing in Wales.
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 2010 will offer something for you.
Programme Highlights
Paul Lewis
Financial journalist and regular guest on BBC Breakfast and News 24
Matthew Taylor
Matthew Taylor became Chief Executive of the RSA in November 2006. Prior to this appointment, he was Chief Adviser on Political Strategy to the Prime Minister. Matthew is a frequent media commentator on policy and political issues, and has written for publications including The Guardian, The Observer, New Statesman and Prospect'.
Jason Mohammad
Jason Mohammad joined BBC Wales in 1997 and has been a familiar voice and face on television and radio ever since. After studying Welsh and politics at Swansea University Jason completed a postgraduate diploma in broadcast journalism at Cardiff University.
Jocelyn Davies AM
Jocelyn Davies was elected to the Assembly in 1999 and is currently Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration. She has served as Plaid Cymru Party Business Manager since 2000 and as a member of the Health, Audit and Standards Committees. Her interests include special educational needs and constitutional affairs.
Larry English
Larry is Chief Executive of Homeless International, Larry is an Architect and Urban Designer/Planner by profession and prior to moving into the field of international development undertook in private practice, a wide range of appointments in the areas of City Planning, Urban Regeneration, Social Housing and Architecture across Africa and the Middle East.
Prof. Dave Adamson OBE
Prof David Adamson is the newly appointed Chief Executive of the Centre for Regeneration Excellence in Wales. He has a UK wide reputation and expertise in physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic regeneration. He has been seconded from the University of Glamorgan where he holds the post of Director of the Centre for Regeneration and Sustainable Communities.
Things not to miss...
Scenario 2015 - Where will Wales be in 5 years time?
breakfast will be served at this session which also includes a screening of the TAI TV conference film.
Election Question Time
Representatives from each of the four main political parties in Wales will take to the stand to address a housing audience in election year. Questions will not only cover housing but will take a wider view and encompass other issues.
Main Programme
Day 1 – Tuesday 20th April 2010
| Time | Details |
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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 | Opening of the exhibition James Price, Director of Transport and Strategic Regeneration, Welsh Assembly Government |
| 10:30 | Welcome to TAI 2010 Paul Roberts, Chair of CIH Cymru |
| 10.35 | PLENARY: Change Keith Edwards, Director, CIH Cymru Sarah Webb, Chief Executive, CIH |
| 11:30 | Exhibition Viewing Refreshments served in the Exhibition Halls |
| 12:00 | Plenary: Post Essex World Sue Essex, Leader of the Essex Review Professor Sir Mansel Aylward, Chair of Public Health Wales Tim Blanch, Chief Executive, Coastal Housing Group Jim McKirdle, Housing Policy Officer, WLGA |
| 13:00 | Lunch and Exhibition Viewing Lunch served in the Exhibition Halls |
| 14:30 | Plenary: Prospects for the economy and the housing sector Paul Lewis, Financial journalist and regular guest on BBC Breakfast and News 24 |
| 15:30 | Exhibition Viewing Refreshments served in the Exhibition Halls |
| 16:00 | PLENARY: Regeneration and the challenges for the future housing profession Dave Adamson, Chief Executive, Centre of Excellence for Regeneration |
| 16:30 | PLENARY: Don’t leave the room Federico Podeschi, Chief Executive Officer, LGBT Excellence Centre Wales Helen Armstrong, Cadwyn Housing Association (invited) Jennifer Williams, Cadwyn Housing Association (invited) Madhulata Patel, Director, Tai Pawb |
| 17.15 | Close of Conference Day 1 |
| 17:30 | Annual General Meeting |
Day 2 – Wednesday 21st April 2010
| Time | Details |
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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 | Sub Plenaries |
| Digital Regeneration Patrick Lewis, Head of Strategic Regeneration, Welsh Assembly Government Kellie Beirne, Director of Communities and Enterprise, Melin Homes Mike Brough, Director, Regen and Renew |
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| We want change! Larry English, Chief Executive, Homeless International John Puzey, Director, Shelter Cymru Eid Ali Ahmed, Deputy Chief Executive, Welsh Refugee Council |
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| 10.45 | Exhibition Viewing Refreshments served in exhibition halls |
| 11.15 | Sub Plenaries: |
| Money Money Money Steve Partridge, Director of Financial Policy and Development, Consult CIH Professor Steve Wilcox, York University John Shinton, Housing finance specialist and former Lender |
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| Tenant Power – the next step forward Ray Coyle, Regional Director, Open Communities Steve Clarke, Policy and Projects Officer, Welsh Tenants Federation John Drysdale, Director, TPAS Cymru |
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| Poverty begins at home Phil Roberts, Chief Executive, Warm Wales Rachel Moxey, Strategic Employment Manager, JobMatch |
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| 12:30 | Lunch and Exhibition Viewing Lunch served in the exhibition halls |
| 14:00 | PLENARY: Ministerial Address Jocelyn Davies AM, Deputy Minister for Housing and Regeneration, Welsh Assembly Government |
| 14.30 | Sub-plenaries: |
| Can housing deliver sustainable regeneration? Tim Sydenham, Head of Energy Efficiency Department, Welsh Assembly Government Professor Kevin Morgan, Cardiff University |
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| Domain Regulation - a level playing field for local authorities and housing associations. Robin Staines, Head of Housing, Carmarthenshire County Council Carol Kay, Senior Regulation Manager, Welsh Assembly Government Ann Delaney, Manager for Wales, HouseMark |
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| The Welsh Housing Review Vikki Hiscocks, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru |
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| 15:30 | Exhibition Viewing Refreshments to be served in exhibition halls |
| 16:00 | Sub-Plenaries |
Public Services in an age of austerity |
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| Flexible Tenure Neil Barber, Fairlake Properties Kathleen Kelly, Principal Research Officer, Joseph Rowntree Foundation (invited) |
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| 17:00 | Close of Conference day 2 |
| 19:30 | Drinks reception sponsored by PSS Consulting |
| 20:30 | Conference dinner sponsored by Leadbitter Group |
Day 3 – Thursday 22nd April 2010
| Time | Details |
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| 09:00 | Conference Registration and Exhibition Viewing Refreshments to be served in Exhibition Halls |
| 09.30 | PLENARY: Scenario 2015 Ffrancon Williams, Chief Executive, Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd Jen Barfoot, Chief Executive Designate, Tai Calon Community Housing Steve Thomas, Chief Executive, Welsh Local Government Association Joy Kent, Director, Cymorth Cymru Wendy Bourton OBE, Director, Care and Repair Cymru Mark Drakeford, former Advisor to the First Minister |
| 10.45 | Exhibition Viewing Refreshments to be served in Exhibition Halls |
| 11.15 | Plenary: Election Question Time Jenny Rathbone (Labour) Adam Price MP (Plaid) Mark Isherwood AM (Conservative) Peter Black AM (Liberal Democrats) |
| 12.15 | Closing Remarks |
| 12.30 | Close of Conference |
Housing and Regeneration Zone
The TAI 2010 Housing and Regeneration zone hosted by i2i Inform to Involve will feature a range of lively and informative sessions on a range of cutting edge themes. The zone will offer an opportunity to hear from leaders and experts in the fields of housing regeneration,
Programme
| Time | Details |
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| Day 1 – Tuesday 20th April 2010 | |
| 12.00 – 13:00 | Financial inclusion in Wales, the story so far Katija Dew, National Inclusion Champion for Wales, Wales Co-operative Centre Nigel Draper, Head of Neighbourhoods, Valleys to Coast Housing |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Faster, higher stronger...where next for targeted recruitment and training? Michelle Smith, TR&T Manager, Integrate Steve Marshall, Head of Strategic Development, Swansea CC Gareth Morgan, Head of Transport, Welsh Assembly Government |
| 14:40– 15:30 | When RSLs become entrepreneurs... Andrew Lycett, Chief Executive, RCT Homes Walis George, Chief Executive, Cymdeithas Tai Eryri |
| Conference Day 2 – Wednesday 21st April | |
| 11:15 – 12:30 | Housing at the forefront of regeneration: North Wales coast SRA experience Peter James, Strategic Lead – Housing, North Wales Coast Regeneration, Welsh Assembly Government |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | A successor to WHQS? The Decent Homes experience Maggie Davidson, Housing Group Technical Director, BRE |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Launch of the ‘Lessons Learnt on Stock Transfer in Cartrefi Conwy’ Elin Jones, Housing and Regeneration Manager, i2i Inform to Involve / CIH Cymru David Clague, Best Practice and Demonstrations Director, Constructing Excellence Wales The launch will be followed by an ‘in conversation with Gwynne Jones’ session. Gwynne is Operations Director at Cartrefi Conwy |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | SME fiendly procurement: Can do Toolkit 2 - good practice panel Darrin Davis, Family Housing Association (Wales) Claire Woodhead, Powys County Council Mike Williams, Merthyr Valleys Homes Mervyn Green, Newport City Homes, (invited) |
Learning and Professional Development Zone
The Learning & Professional Development Zone is a new addition to the TAI Conference this year. CIH Cymru recognises the importance of investing in and supporting staff in times of CHANGE and the L&PD Zone will give delegates the opportunity to discover and experience some of the new and innovative training and development products now available from CIH Cymru and to get personalised development advice from a range of professionals.
Day 1 – Tuesday 20th April 2010
| Time | Details |
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| 09:00 – 09:30 | Student Registration and Breakfast and WHQ Student Focus Group |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Drop In for advice and guidance on professional development |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Careers & Career Development in Housing – In conversation with: Ceri Breeze, Head of Housing, Welsh Assembly Government and Jane Mudd, Programme Director, UWIC |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Change Jackie Atkin, Central Consultancy & Training/Patricia McCabe, Central Consultancy & Training |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Drop In for advice and guidance on professional development |
Day 2 – Wednesday 21st April 2010
| Time | Details |
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| 08:45 – 09:30 | Student Registration and Breakfast and WHQ Student Focus Group |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Drop In for advice and guidance on professional development |
| 11:15 - 12:30 | ICS First Impressions: Drive Service Excellence in Welsh Housing Michaela Weaver, The Improvement Consultancy |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Staff Engagement in Change Jackie Atkin, Central Consultancy & Training/Patricia McCabe, Central Consultancy & Training |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Drop In for advice and guidance on professional development |
Conference Day 3 – Thursday 22nd April
| Time | Details |
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| 9:00 – 9:30 | Student Registration Welcome and Breakfast WHQ Student Focus Group Tamsin Stirling, WHQ Editor |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Basic Skills Tamsin Stirling, Independent Consultant Jan Holdway, Asset Skills Cymru |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Introduction to coaching and mentoring Victoria Graham, CIH Cymru |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Pathway to Management Steve Rafferty, New2Management |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Completely Random Prith Biant, Creatives Training |
| 11:15 – 12:15 | HR and Training Officers Network Chair – Victoria Graham, CIH Cymru |
General Information
Accommodation
The main conference hotel will be the five star Cardiff Hilton - conveniently situated opposite City Hall. Accommodation can be booked via CIH Cymru at the following special rates:
£107 + VAT
bed & breakfast single occupancy
£127 + VAT
bed & breakfast double/twin occupancy
Conference Dinner
The conference gala dinner will take place at the Hilton Hotel, located opposite Cardiff City Hall on Wednesday 21st April.
Car Parking
Free car parking is available at Cardiff City Hall, on a first come first served basis. There is a charge for valet car parking at the Hilton Hotel of £16 per 24 hours.
Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities
The conference includes the largest housing exhibition of its kind in Wales. Exhibiting is the key opportunity to promote your product and services and raise your brand awareness to Welsh housing professionals. Now is the best time to secure sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Exhibiting costs from just £334 + VAT, and we have a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to suit all budgets.
For more information please Download the Exhibition Sponsorship Prospectus 
(PDF: 462 kb)
For further information please contact the Conference Team on 029 2076 5760 or email wales.events@cih.org
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Attendance at this conference will earn you 8 CPD points.
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 | £315 + 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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| I Conference Dinner | £45 + VAT | 0 | 0 | |
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| K Shared Full Delegate (limited to one place per organisation) | £600 + VAT | 0 | £35 | |
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All prices are subject to VAT.
Flexible member benefit - discount on events: Only CIH members who have opted for discount on CIH training and events as a flexible benefit at the time of booking will be entitled to the CIH member discount. For further information about flexible member benefits please contact CIH Customer Services - Telephone: 024 7685 1700, Email: customer.services@cih.org, or visit the members area of the CIH website at www.cih.org/members
If delegate is a CIH member who has selected discounts on CIH training and events as a flexible member benefit, and the employing organisation is a CIH Cymru levy member, then both discounts will apply.
Special Offers
| Offer | Details |
| Bulk Booking Discount | Book four delegate places and the fifth will cost you just £25.00 + VAT (see bookings terms and conditions). |
| Subsidised Package (Tenants and Voluntary Organisations) |
CIH Cymru can offer a subsidised package for tenants and voluntary organisations who wish to book Option A (Full Delegate) of £220 + VAT. Please select Option A1 on the booking form. Subsidised packages are non transferable. |
| Free Tenant Places | CIH can offer a number of free places to tenants of registered tenants’ organisations. Applications for a free place should be directed to the Welsh Tenants Federation on 01685 723922. |
| Free Student Places | CIH can offer a number of free places to students studying for a CIH recognised housing qualification at Cardiff University, UWIC and NEWI. Applications for free student places should be directed to your course tutor. A number of one day free places are also available for CIH students studying by Distance Learning. Please contact CIH Cymru for further information. |
| Shared Delegate Place | Booking Option K above In response to customer demand, we will be offering a shared full delegate booking option limited to one place per organisation. This will entitle the organisation to send one person per day for the duration of the event. |
Booking
To book a place on this conference:
- Use our online booking form;
- Download a booking Form (PDF: 199 kb); or
- Contact us to request a booking form by email, post or fax
Tel: 029 2076 5760
or email: wales.events@cih.org
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.
Copyright
The copyright of all conference material rests with the CIH or with the speaker.
Data Protection Act 1998
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