Date
08-09 September 2026
The NHF and CIH join forces to create the most collaborative event in housing
We will be bringing together the social housing sector’s biggest stakeholders, most influential politicians, and housing leaders and practitioners from across the country to debate and shape the future of social housing at this conference.
By the sector, for the sector.
Step into the future of housing at the Housing Community Summit – a groundbreaking collaboration between Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and the National Housing Federation (NHF).
The Housing Community Summit is not only a conference - it's a forum for debating and actively shaping the future of social housing.
We bring together thousands of housing professionals, stakeholders, politicians and residents under one roof at this community-driven event, by the sector, for the sector.
At the heart of our programme, we’ll deliver content that aligns with your organisation's social purpose.
Watch a video from our recent conferences:
Housing in Practice
Housing in Practice is a bespoke programme of sessions taking place alongside the bustling exhibition floor. Topics range from property management and customer engagement, to data and operations, guaranteed to bring you new insights for your role in housing.
With four theatres of content to choose from, this is the perfect opportunity to network and build your knowledge on a range of housing subjects:
- Development and asset management
- Housing management and engagement
- Artificial intelligence and technology
- Net zero homes.
The exhibition will include a carefully curated showcase of partners, stakeholders, and suppliers in housing - completing our whole housing community under one roof.
Housing in Focus
If you're looking to get more from the event, you can also purchase tickets to Housing in Focus, an area dedicated to thought leadership from top political speakers and housing's senior leaders, all with a focus on business strategy and delivering social purpose.
Your Housing in Focus ticket will give you access to all areas of the Housing Community Summit, including Housing in Practice, networking events and the exhibition floor.
This event is CPD accredited
By attending this event (for either Housing in Practice and/or Housing in Focus), you can log time against your continuous professional development (CPD).
In 2025, the attendance breakdown was:
- Day one – seven hours
- Day two – six hours
- Both days – 13 hours.
Don’t forget you can keep a record of your CPD in your MyCIH account.
