CIH Homes and Communities Conference

About the event

The CIH Homes & Communities Conference 2018 expands on our previous theme of health & housing to encompass the issues and challenges impacting on our sector across the island of Ireland.

This conference will be of interest to a broad range of people working in housing and related disciplines including the latest thinking on 21st housing including: building resilience, community regeneration, digital transformation, Brexit and the economy and homelessness.

Our conference gives you the chance to come together with other fellow housing professionals from Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Grainia Long, Commissioner for Resilience, Belfast City Council
• Dr Dáithí Downey, Head of Housing Policy, Research & Development, Dublin City Council
• David Hall, CEO, Irish Mortgage Holders Association
• Eoin Ó Broin, TD, Sinn Féin
• Jim Strang, incoming President, CIH & CEO Parkhead Housing Association
• Michael Carey, Chair, The Housing Agency
• Hugh Brennan, CEO Ó Cualann Cohousing Alliance CLG
• Anita Conway, Director of Development, Radius Housing
• Kelly Andrews, CEO Women's Aid Belfast & Lisburn
• Cliodhna O’Neill, Director of Policy and Communications, ISPCC
• Seán Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer, Alone
• Stan Burridge, EbE Lead, Pathway
• John Hannigan, CEO, Circle
• Kathleen McKillion, Senior Associate Consultant, Campbell Tickell
• Shane Clements, ONS Bill Project Team Leader, Department for Communities
• Joe Frey, Knowledge Exchange Broker, UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence
• Eileen Patterson, Director of Communities, Radius Housing
• Sean O’Connor, CEO Tuath Housing
• Steve Philpott, Associate, St Basil’s
• Brian O’Kane, Housing Solutions Manager, NIHE
• Ronan O’Hara, Strategic Advisor, Strategic Investment Board
• Jason Hart, Ethical Hacker
• John O’Connor, CEO, The Housing Agency
• Sheenagh McNally, Head of Corporate Services, Supporting Communities
• Professor Paddy Gray, Professor Emeritus of Housing, Ulster University

Plenaries and breakouts

Our packed programme will feature:

Pleanaries– in which experts from the sector, the region and beyond will explore the big picture and major challenges housing organisations face, including:

• Placemaking
  • The built environment, including housing and infrastructure, can have an enormous impact on the quality of life for people. Local authorities and housing providers have a crucial role to play in achieving greater wellbeing and sense of place. This session will explore the role of design and planning in creating communities and will consider the inherent challenges including meeting the needs of various stakeholders.
• Reducing homelessness through partnerships & collaboration
  • Partnership working and collaboration are key elements in a strong prevention strategy. In this interactive session, our expert panel will share their experiences and thoughts on what good partnership working looks like and how to maximise resources achieve better outcomes.
• The economy in focus
  • Our morning session will open with an analysis of the economic operating environment north and south of the border. It will consider both the current situation and post Brexit. How does the economy affect housing markets? What is the impact on housing providers?
• Future gazing
  • In this interactive and lively session, our expert panel will share their thoughts on the changes needed to housing law, policy and practice to make sure we have a robust housing system meeting the needs of everyone.
• What does a 21st century provider look like?
  • The social housing sector is embracing new practices and changes to workplace culture to deliver value for residents and to improve efficiencies. This session will examine the benefits and challenges of adopting these initiatives for best practice in housing management.

Breakouts - which give you the opportunity to get to grips with the challenges you face and take practical lessons back to your organisation.

• Reclassification Impact
• Regeneration and Redevelopment
• Understanding housing aspirations: Expectation and choice
• Approaches to addressing homelessness
• Domestic Abuse: It’s Your Business
• Housing Stories
• Securing Your Systems
• Digital Transformation

Conference dinner

The conference dinner is a great opportunity to network with people in the sector in a relaxed atmosphere at the Crowne Plaza Faranheit Grill.

Tables of ten are available to book at a cost of £600 + VAT, or individual tickets at £60 + VAT.

Exhibition & sponsorship

Click here to view sponsorship packages

With a wide range of delegates attending, this conference is an ideal opportunity for your organisation to develop new professional relationships. With exhibition packages available and a range of support opportunities which have been designed to provide your organisation with an opportunity to promote your products and services.

To find out more about exhibitors please contact Trevor Wright – [email protected] or 02890778222.

Booking information

All CIH members will receive a 10% discount on various packages available, also book before 17 August to receive the early bird discount of 10%

Package                                                                    Delegate rate*      Member rate*      

A - Residential inc conf dinner 2 days                        £375                      £337.50

B - NON-residential 2 days only                                 £225                      £202.50

C - Non-residential day 1                                           £160                      £144.00

D - Non-residential day 2                                           £128                      £115.20

E - Conference dinner                                               £60.00                    £60.00

F - Delegate of the Future (A one-day rate for people who are under the age of 35 or who have been working in housing for less than 3 years, proof may be required) Email [email protected] to avail of this rate.         £50                          £50

Delegate packages will also be calculated in Euros for ROI delegetes

To book for a Euro package contact Ruth Cullen by emailing [email protected]

Package                                                                                     Delegate rate*      Member rate*      

A - Residential inc conf dinner 2 days                                         €425                      €382.50

B - NON-residential 2 days only                                                 €254                       €228.60

C - Non-residential day 1                                                            €181                       €162.90

D - Non-residential day 2                                                            €145                        €130.50

E - Conference dinner                                                                €68                             €68

F - Delegate of the Future (A one-day rate for people who are under the age of 35 or who have been working in housing for less than 3 years, proof may be required) Email [email protected] to avail of this rate.                          €56                              €56

Prices exclusive of VAT.

How to book

Book online by clicking on the book buttons at the top and bottom of this page.  ROI booking must be completed through Ruth.

Please review our Terms and Conditions before making a booking.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided in the full residential package.  Delegates will be staying in the Crowne Plaza, Dundalk.  All residential packages must be booked before 1 september to avail of this special rate.

Benefits of attending

• An unparalleled opportunity to join the debate on the unique challenges and opportunities facing housing providers in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Meet and network with exhibitors showcasing their products and services.
• Gain 12 hrs of CPD if you are a CIH member.