Learn and collaborate with the Housing Community Summit

The Housing Community Summit, our flagship housing conference, delivered in partnership with the NHF, is the place to be for anybody interested in the housing sector. Whether you’re a professional, a policymaker, a tenant – or anyone else involved with the profession – here are some important reasons you need to be there.  

Shape the future 

Housing is constantly changing, and it can be hard to wrap your head around how best you can contribute to the array of challenges that crop up. Although progress is a positive thing, it’s still a good idea to take it at your own pace and make sure you’ve fully considered the outcomes of any sector-wide changes. At the Housing Community Summit, you’ll have the chance to talk with industry experts and other professionals about what the future entails. Express your opinions, listen to alternate viewpoints, and use this as an opportunity to make your mind up about upcoming policy or regulation changes. When else will you have so many people interested in housing in the same room? 

Combat sector challenges 

A big part of getting involved in the housing sector is working to solve a variety of problems. Housing professionals often have to think on their feet, and it can be helpful to share your concerns with others who might be in similar situations. If you’re a CIH member, you might be able to share key insights you took from one of our exclusive webinars or, if you’ve not yet joined CIH, sharing your personal approach to tackling certain tasks will also be valuable. It can be easy to become so involved in your busy day-to-day role that you become less aware of wider developments across the sector – attending an in-person housing conference is a brilliant way to reconnect with your professional community. 

Boost your connections 

All our housing events encourage you to make professional connections, and the Housing Community Summit is no different. The great thing about holding it in Liverpool is that we host it in a large venue, so we’re able to pack the rooms full of stands, delegates, and experts every year. We’ve even scheduled dedicated networking sessions throughout the event, so you don’t have to worry about missing out on getting to know other delegates. Everyone’s got something to contribute, from the brilliant session speakers to those attending for the first time – you never know where you might make an invaluable connection.  

Develop yourself professionally 

We know your work in the housing sector probably takes up a lot of your time. If you’ve not got the hours to spare to take on a qualification, taking a day or two out of your calendar to attend a housing-focussed event ensures you’re still contributing to your continuing professional development (CPD). The Housing Community Summit is CPD certified, so you can clock up 15 hours in total if you’re present for both days. Browse through the programme and select the sessions that fit with your goals and knowledge gaps – and don’t forget that you’ll have time to network and explore all the exhibition stands between talks! 

Enjoy Liverpool’s culture 

Liverpool is a historically important location for housing in the UK. The first city to appoint a medical officer of health in 1847, Liverpool led the way in improving the living conditions of low-income families and reducing housing inequality. The city also faced significant changes in the 20th century during the nation-wide demolition of back-to-back court homes, again aiming to create safe and clean homes for working class people. With a rich history of housing development, Liverpool is an essential visit for any professional wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the UK’s housing past – it’s handy that our biggest housing conference is already being held there! 

The Housing Community Summit is an important Liverpool housing event to put in your calendar. Become a CIH member today for your free Community Access Pass to this and many other brilliant conferences.