Building better homes, stronger assets and a more sustainable future
The Asset Management Summit on Wednesday 10 February, brings together housing experts, contractors and sector peers from across the South West to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of social housing in the South West.
From gaining access, procurement, stock condition as well as decarbonisation, compliance and long-term sustainability, this stream will focus on how organisations can make informed decisions that deliver better homes for residents while protecting the value and performance of their homes.
With the South West facing its own unique pressures, from rural and coastal housing to ageing stock, affordability challenges and the transition to net zero, the sessions will provide practical insight, innovative approaches, and opportunities to discuss with contractors and sector peers.
Whether you are responsible for asset strategy, property services, investment, development, compliance or sustainability, the Asset Management Summit will provide valuable ideas and connections to help you plan for the homes of today and tomorrow.
Location: Exeter room
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Location: Estuary
CIH and Aico welcome you to day two of South West 2026.
Speakers:
- Gavin Smart, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Housing
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Location: Estuary
What do the biggest regulatory changes facing the housing sector mean in practice? Hear from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on the latest developments, including the Decent Homes Standard, Awaab’s Law, energy efficiency standards and building safety requirements, and learn how providers can get ahead of the changes.
Speakers
- Chair: Rachel Williamson, Director of Policy, Communications, and External Affairs, Chartered Institute of Housing
- Will Longhill, Head of Social Housing Redress and Energy Efficiency, MHCLG.
Location: Exeter room
Location: County
Join us as we discuss radon risk, detection and proactive management in social housing. We will highlight the often-overlooked risk posed by radon, ahead of its expected inclusion under Awaab’s Law from 2027. Speakers will explore options to identify risk, monitor data and ways to manage the hazard.
Speakers:
- Mark Wood, National Specification Manager, Aico.
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Location: County
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.
Speakers:
- Chair: Mark Wood, National Specification Manager, Aico.
- Ailsa Willis, Head of Asset Strategy, Regeneration and Place, Magna Housing.
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Location: Exeter room
Location: County
With the government recently committing to consultation on legislation in this area and good practice guidance on this topic, hear directly from MHCLG on their plans and learn from leading landlords who are managing to strengthen compliance across key regulatory requirements, from gas and electrical safety checks to stock condition surveys. Discover ways to manage information, improve communication, and ensure a more customer focused approach.
Speakers
- Chair: Chloe Fletcher, Head of Policy and External Affairs, The Chartered Institute of Housing.
- Will Longhill, Head of Social Housing Redress and Energy Efficiency, MHCLG.
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Location: Exeter room
Location: County
Creating flexible, long-term frameworks that prioritise quality, safety and decarbonisation, while building strong relationships across the supply chain. Discover how effective partnership working can support better outcomes, deliver social value and create lasting benefits for residents and communities.
Speakers:
- Chair: Andrew Sturgess, Regional Director, Aico.
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Tickets and prices
| Package | Members | Non-members |
| Asset Management Summit (10 Feb - Day 2) | £0 | £290 + VAT |
*Please note: the South West conference is only available for CIH members. Non-members can attend the Asset Management Summit only. Should you wish to attend the full two-day event, you can register as a member here.
Please see our full terms and conditions before making your booking.
