All-Ireland Summit 2025

Networking and exhibition viewing

Gavin Smart, Chief Executive, CIH

Caroline Moloney, Director, CIH Ireland

• With rising migration levels and increasing housing pressures, tensions within communities are escalating - often fueled by misinformation and inadequate support systems. 
• Discover effective strategies for housing providers, local authorities, and community leaders to foster inclusion, address conflict, and build cohesion through communication, policy, and practice.
• Explore practical tools and real-world examples to help you create safe, supportive communities.
• What are the most effective ways to deal with tension in communities and how do we approach resolving them?

Networking

• As the housing sector evolves, so too must our approach to professionalism - balancing new challenges with a commitment to values, skills and continuous development. 
• Join CIH Futures for a forward-looking conversation on what it means to be a housing professional today and in the future, from embracing innovation to tackling stigma around the sector. 

• Hear how housing providers are using digital tools to improve responsiveness, reduce workloads, and proactively address issues before they escalate. 
• The use of AI and emerging technologies is reshaping how customer-facing housing teams deliver services and engage with tenants.

• Domestic abuse is a housing issue. The Make a Stand pledge, led by CIH and Women's Aid, calls on housing organisations to take meaningful action to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
• Hear real examples of organisational change, positive interventions, and the power of partnership working across housing, health, and support services. 

Networking 

• With shared challenges around affordability, homelessness and urban development, Canada offers valuable lessons for the sector in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
• Explore how Canadian cities are approaching housing innovation, from community-led developments and modular construction to national housing strategies grounded in human rights. 
• Explore practical takeaways on policy, partnership and innovation that Ireland can adapt to meet its own housing goals and community needs. 

• Terms like "net zero", and "retrofit" are everywhere, but what do they really mean for staff, tenants and communities? 
• Hear how housing providers are bringing their entire organisation along on the sustainability journey - empowering staff, engaging tenants, and building a culture of climate action.

• The Isle of Ireland has an ageing population - but what does this mean for housing, health and support services?
• Hear how housing providers are adapting homes, shaping policy, and working cross-sector to support older residents to live well and independently for longer, including a spotlight case study on the Clanmil's dementia scheme.

• Join us to hear about the benefits of tenant engagement, and why it's essential for the growth of your service.
• Walk away with practical insights on the Supporting Communities Accreditation, effective engagement strategies and diverse approaches, and ways to build trust and relationships. 

Networking

• Join us to explore the importance of mental resilience and health in the sector. 
• Housing professionals are under growing pressure - managing complex cases and systemic challenges, often with limited resources and support. 
• Take away realistic, actionable approaches to building resilience both for yourself, your colleagues and your organisation.