Location: Estuary
CIH and Aico welcome you to day two of South West 2026.
Speakers
- Gavin Smart, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Housing.
Location: Estuary
Location: County
Please note that the Asset Management Summit is open to members (free to attend) and non-member (paid ticket is required); Please note: registration is mandatory for both members and non-members to attend this session.
As regulation demands greater levels of technical oversight, housing providers are facing increasing pressure on a shrinking pool of specialist skills. Hear how organisations are building, developing and retaining the asset management workforce, with proven approaches to strengthening technical capability and meeting the demands of a changing regulatory landscape.
Location: County
Please note that the Asset Management Summit is open to members (free to attend) and non-member (paid ticket is required); Please note: registration is mandatory for both members and non-members to attend this session.
Learn how leading landlords are combining data analytics with improved communication to strengthen compliance across key regulatory requirements, from gas and electrical safety checks to stock condition surveys. Discover ways to manage information, improve oversight, and ensure a more customer focused approach.
Speakers
- Chair: Chloe Fletcher, Head of Policy and External Affairs, Chartered Institute of Housing.
Location: Estuary
Also open to ticket holders of the Asset Management Summit
The ministry of housing, communities and local government will join us to provide an update on the key regulatory developments shaping the sector, including the decent homes standard, Awaab’s Law, minimum energy efficiency standards, and safety and compliance requirements. Hear the latest guidance and what these changes mean for housing providers.
Speakers
- Chair: Racheal Williamson, Director of Policy, Communications, and External Affairs, Chartered Institute of Housing.
- Will Longhill, Head of Social Housing Redress and Energy Efficiency, MHCLG.
Location: Estuary
With devolution taking shape across the South West, what could it mean for housing and local communities? Explore the potential benefits of greater local decision-making and the lessons that can be drawn from regions further along their devolution journey.
Speakers
- Chair: Dr. Tom Arnold, Policy Manager - Regional Engagement and Devolution, Chartered Institute of Housing.
