Housing Finance Conference and Exhibition 2024 brochure
The National Housing Federation’s Housing Finance Conference and Exhibition remains a critical event for any one with responsibility for their housing associations finances. This year will be more crucial than ever, providing an opportunity to take stock before the financial year end and a General Election that could lead to material consequences for the social housing sector. We’ll bring together over 1,700 finance professionals in Liverpool for two days of tailored discussions, challenging debate and thought leadership as well as improved opportunities to network. Join us for our Housing Finance Conference and Exhibition, which returns to the ACC in Liverpool on 13-14 March 2024.
The National Housing Federation’s Housing Finance Conference and Exhibition remains a critical event for any one with responsibility for their housing associations finances.
This year will be more crucial than ever, providing an opportunity to take stock before the financial year end and a General Election that could lead to material consequences for the social housing sector.
We’ll bring together over 1,700 finance professionals in Liverpool for two days of tailored discussions, challenging debate and thought leadership as well as improved opportunities to network.
Join us for our Housing Finance Conference and Exhibition, which returns to the ACC in Liverpool on 13-14 March 2024.
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<strong>Housing</strong><br />
<strong>Finance</strong><br />
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION<br />
Agenda at a glance<br />
Day one – Wednesday 13 March <strong>2024</strong><br />
Registration <strong>and</strong> exhibition opens<br />
Newcomers networking at the NHF st<strong>and</strong><br />
If you’re new to the sector or new to the <strong>Housing</strong> <strong>Finance</strong> conference, drop by the NHF st<strong>and</strong> to meet the team, ask any questions<br />
you have about the conference, or to learn more about the work <strong>and</strong> ambitions of the NHF. The perfect ice-breaker.<br />
Morning<br />
Breakfast briefing - Unlock greater community impact through modern finance tools.<br />
Chair’s welcome <strong>and</strong> opening remarks - Mark Easton, Home Editor, BBC.<br />
Main Stage - The big economic picture<br />
Setting the scene for the conference, this session will provide an update on the fast-moving economic backdrop <strong>and</strong> how high<br />
inflation, increasing borrowing costs <strong>and</strong> higher spends are impacting housing association’s operating costs.<br />
Main Stage - Is your finance strategy a long-term plan or a short-term fix?<br />
• How can we remain agile amidst changing short term requirements whilst maintaining long term financial security?<br />
• Strategic allocation of resources <strong>and</strong> where to find them.<br />
• Managing existing stock expenditures <strong>and</strong> impact on surpluses, interest cover <strong>and</strong> future financial capacity.<br />
Refreshments <strong>and</strong> networking in the exhibition<br />
Breakout sessions<br />
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Afternoon<br />
Business<br />
planning <strong>and</strong><br />
risk management<br />
How can the<br />
sector maintain<br />
the delivery of new<br />
homes?<br />
Data <strong>and</strong> digital<br />
Create a<br />
competitive<br />
advantage through<br />
social impact data<br />
reporting<br />
Networking lunch in the exhibition<br />
Investment<br />
<strong>and</strong> funding<br />
Charting the<br />
upcoming<br />
trajectory of<br />
funding<br />
<strong>Housing</strong><br />
market<br />
<strong>Housing</strong> market<br />
update<br />
Policy <strong>and</strong><br />
regulation<br />
Going green: the<br />
economic benefits<br />
of net zero for<br />
social housing<br />
providers<br />
<strong>Finance</strong><br />
masterclass<br />
An update on the<br />
defined benefit<br />
pension schemes<br />
valuation<br />
Business<br />
transformation<br />
Redefining the role<br />
of the finance team<br />
Discussion<br />
forum<br />
How can<br />
smaller housing<br />
associations work<br />
collaboratively<br />
to improve their<br />
finances?<br />
Lunchtime session - Best practice treasury management: navigating volatility
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