Conference 2022 timetable

Arriving the night before?

• Tuesday 25 January
• Wednesday 26 January

Monday 24 January

15.00

Conference registration with hotel check in (Hotel Reception)

19.00

Casual Dinner (Main Restaurant)

20.30

Drinks & Networking (Seymour Room)

Tuesday 25 January

09.00

Registration (Hotel Reception)

10.00

Welcome (Main Hall)

Speaker: Stephanie Lloyd-Foxe, NHMF Management Team Chair

10.15

Plenary 1: Lessons in disruption and innovation - ready for the world of proptech? (Main Hall)

Speakers:

Jenny Danson , Associate Director, Disruptive Innovators Network

Ian Wright , Founder & Chief Executive, Disruptive Innovators Network

Chair:

Phil Pemberton , Director of Asset Strategy and Delivery, The Riverside Group

11.00

Refreshments (Exhibition Area)

11.40

Workshop 1: sessions

1A: Compliance 4.0 - IoT at scale (Room A)

Speakers

Peter Chapman, Project Manager (Fire Safety), Barnet Homes

Chris Jones , CEO, HomeLINK

Chair:

Dominic Higgins , Director, Rand Associates

1B: Labour shortages - how to attract & retain the right talent (Room B)

Speakers

Jonny Barltrop , Director, Build Recruitment

Chris Ewart , Chief Executive Officer, Build Recruitment

Chair:

Neil Watts , Director of Service Delivery, Peabody Trust

1C: Maximising the value from Soft Market Testing (Room C)

Speakers

Chris Pritchard , National Accounts Director, CLC Contractors

Amy Boothman , Development Manager, Ian Williams

Melissa Pearce , Client Relationship Director, Wates

Sonya Russell , Head of New Business, AD Construction Group

Kim Newman , Managing Director, PML Group

Chair:

David Miller , Director, Rand Associates

1D: Adoption of Renewable Heating - Resident Engagement (Room D)

Speakers

Jayne Elliott , Business Account Manager, Switchee

Natalie Makin, Energy & Carbon Manager, Stockport Homes

Chair:

Andrew Burke , Adviser, NHMF

1E: United in Safety - Staying Safe Together (Room E)

Speakers

Paul Maghie , Business Development Director, United Living

Edward Provost-Lines , Operations Manager, United Living

Chair:

Simon Lowe, Consultant, Johnnie Johnson HT

12.30

Lunch (Exhibition Area)

13.20

Plenary 2: Transforming the workforce to meet the sector's unique challenges (Main Hall)

Speakers:

Gavin Dunn , Chief Executive, Chartered Association of Building Engineers

Russell Thompson , Managing Director of Places Management, Places for People

Chair:

Karl Linder , NHMF Chair & Head of Asset Compliance, Anchor Hanover

14.30

Workshop 2: sessions

2A: NetZero MMC homes - delivered defect-free & future-proofed (Room A)

Speakers

Audley English FRSA, RIBA, AA Dipl , Director, Buildeco

Chair:

Andrew Burke , Adviser, NHMF

2B: We are going on a skills hunt… Attracting talent and delivering skills for the future (Room B)

Speakers

Stephanie Lloyd-Foxe , Building Safety Manager, Magna Housing

Jason Hawkes , Energy Officer, Magna Housing

Chair:

Paul Flowers , Managing Director, M3

2C: Taking shape and paving the way: the new building safety regime and you (Room C)

Speakers

Lorna Kenyon-Pain , Solicitor, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Jeremy Bevan , Policy Manager, HSE

Andrew Millross , Partner, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Chair:

Dominic Higgins , Director, Rand Associates

2D: Demystifying carbon reduction challenges in social housing – the role of collaborative working in repairs and maintenance to deliver lasting solutions (Room D)

Speakers

Richard Hughes , Partnership Development Director, Mears Group

Michael McGowan , Sustainability Manager, Mears Group

Steve Osborne , Head of Business Improvement, Mears Group

Ben Bright , Senior Consultant (Sustainability), Turner & Townsend

Stewart Little , CEO, IRT Surveys

Chair:

Paul Wenham , Independent Board Director and Chairman (Joint Venture), Town & Country HA (Peabody)

2E: Improving resident safety with a person-centred approach to fire risk (Room E)

Speakers

Yusuf Muhammad , Co-founder and Chief Design Officer, Plumis

Sheetal Panchmatia , Policy Officer, National Fire Chiefs Council

Rebecca Clarke , Head of Customer Experience, Wolverhampton Homes

Chair:

Phil Pemberton , Director of Asset Strategy and Delivery, The Riverside Group

15.20

Refreshments (Exhibition Area)

15.45

Plenary 3: Leadership’s True Colours (Main Hall)

Speakers:

Graham Cook , Consultant, The Colour Works

Chair:

Mike Turner , Executive Director, Ian Williams

16.30

NHMF Procurement Consortium - an introduction (Main Hall)

Speakers:

Mike Turner , NHMF Contractor Forum Chair | Executive Director

David Miller , Director, Rand Associates

17.00

NHMF AGM (Room A)

18.00

Group photos (Room C)

19.00

Pre-dinner drinks (Exhibition Area)

20.00

NHMF Conference & Awards Dinner (Main Hall)

Wednesday 26 January

09.00

Registration (Hotel Reception)

09.00

Refreshments (Main hall)

10.00

NHMF Vienna Study Tour - an introduction (Main Hall)

Speakers:

Stephanie Lloyd-Foxe , Building Safety Manager, Magna Housing

10.10

Plenary 4: Reaching zero carbon: the next decent homes (Main Hall)

Speakers:

Dr. Richard Lowes , Senior Associate, The Regulatory Assistance Project

John Kiely , Director, Housing & Public Sector, Savills

Chair:

Julian Ransom , Director, Savills

11.00

Refreshments (Exhibition Area)

11.40

Workshop 3: sessions

3A: What’s the maintenance forecast for modular assets? (Room A)

Speakers

Nigel Banks , Research & Development Director, Ilke Homes

Paul Flowers , Managing Director, M3

Ayo Allu , Director of Design, Technical and Innovation, Clarion Housing

Chair:

Craig Oosthuizen , Head of Client Operations, M3

3B: Using technology to ensure that you can demonstrate that you have a competent workforce and are compliant with Hackitt and the Building Safety Bill (Room B)

Speakers

Debbie Carlton , Director, Dynamic Knowledge

Peter McAteer , CEO, Sysmax

Chair:

Shaun Mulloy, Maintenance Manager, Wolverhampton Homes

3C: Unforeseen Financial Impacts on Contracts (Room C)

Speakers

David Miller , Director, Rand Associates

Chair:

Jon Cross , Managing Director, Essenjay Associates

3D: The challenge for the housing sector and how low carbon technology can help (Room D)

Speakers

Alex Thomas , Key Account Director, Worcester Bosch

Elly Hoult , Group Director | Assets & Sustainability

Chair:

Stephen Chalmers, Technical Director, Kingsdale Group

3E: Fire Safety Compliance Forum: best practice insights (Room E)

Speakers

Chris Graham , Director, PML Group

Damien Ward , Head of Technical, Checkmate Fire Solutions

Richard Chitty , Managing Director, Frankham Consultancy Group

Jeff Goodby , Fire Safety Manager, Curo Group

Chair:

Andrew Burke , Adviser, NHMF

12.30

Lunch (Exhibition Area)

13.30

Plenary 5: Building Safety and Net Zero challenges in the private block residential sector (Main Hall)

Speakers:

Dr. Nigel Glen , CEO, Association of Residential Managing Agents

Chair:

David Miller , Director, Rand Associates

14.30

Closing address & prize draws (Main Hall)

14.35

Conference close (Main Hall)

COVID safe events:

We are working closely with the venue to ensure the conference runs as safely as possible. Please take a moment to read the following guidelines prior to attending.

Day before

Even if you are not showing any symptoms or have previously had COVID please take a lateral flow test as late as possible before attending the conference - ideally within 12 hours. We would recommend everyone attending on day 2 completes a second test if possible.

On arrival

Please show your NHS COVID Pass to the reception team to confirm you have been vaccinated, have completed a negative lateral flow test, or are exempt.

During the conference

Face coverings must be worn in all communal areas unless you are seated or eating. Please maintain social distancing as far as possible and make use of the hand sanitizers situated throughout the venue.

Room	Theme
Main Hall	Plenaries
Room A	Technology & Innovation
Room B	Leadership & Talent Retention
Room C	Asset management
Room D	Carbon Net-Zero
Room E	Resident Safety

"I think it was very well organised and managed, with a great range of sessions and workshops. Great location, great food, lots learnt, highly enjoyed!"

- Leonie Gunn, Magna HA

"Great level of people, decision makers in attendance. Good atmosphere. Dinner and awards were good"

- Gemma Edwards, Fortem