If you work in a housing association or local authority, understanding the impact of AI, digital transformation and cyber security is becoming essential for every role, not just technology teams. From improving resident services and streamlining operations to protecting organisations from growing cyber threats, technology is rapidly changing the way housing providers work.

HOMES UK 2026 brings together the sector's leading innovators, practitioners and experts to help housing professionals understand what these changes mean in practice. Whether you're exploring AI and automation, strengthening cyber resilience, modernising digital services or using data to drive better decision-making, you'll gain practical insights from organisations leading the way. Discover proven approaches, learn from real-world case studies and connect with peers embracing technology to improve services, efficiency and resident outcomes.

Already registered for HOMES UK 2026:

Head of innovation, Abri Housing Group

Building safety data analyst, Abri Housing

Business systems manager, Fairhive

Head of data and technology, Gateway Housing Association

Data analyst lead, Hyde Housing

Senior asset data manager, L&Q

Housing transformation manager, London Borough of Barnet

 

 

Lead data analyst, London Borough of Camden

Senior data analyst, London Borough of Camden

Director of IT and transformation, Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing

Head of AI, Newham Council

Head of centre for AI in the public sector, Newham Council

Data governance project manager, Notting Hill Genesis

 

Data governance technical analyst, Notting Hill Genesis

Head of IT, Reliance Social Housing

IT manager, Reliance Social Housing

Head of information governance, Riverside

Asset data analyst, Clarion Housing

Head of business improvement, YMCA St Paul's Group

Asset data and performance lead, Wandle Housing Association

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  1. Keynote Theatre
    45 mins
    AI has the potential to fundamentally reshape how homes are built, managed and maintained, and how housing services are delivered. This keynote panel will explore where the biggest opportunities for h …
11:15
  1. Housing Data, Analytics, Digital & AI Theatre
    45 mins
    How can providers combine TSM results with complaints, repairs, contact centre, neighbourhood and other operational data to identify patterns that individual datasets miss? Explore how digital tools, …
12:15
  1. Housing Data, Analytics, Digital & AI Theatre
    45 mins
    Many organisations have more dashboards, reports and data than ever before but is it helping? Hear how landlords are sorting through the data to consolidate the information held in different data syst …
13:15
  1. Housing Data, Analytics, Digital & AI Theatre
    45 mins
    Faced with increasing regulatory expectations under Awaab's Law, Onward Homes developed a bespoke AI model to assess damp and mould severity in seconds. Using internal housing data and images from his …
14:15
  1. Housing Data, Analytics, Digital & AI Theatre
    45 mins
     This knowledge sharing session will focus on how organisations are using digital and analytical tools and data driven approaches to track activities like repairs, enhance communication and subsequent …
15:15
  1. Housing Data, Analytics, Digital & AI Theatre
    45 mins
    A showcase of practical AI applications already being used by repairs, asset management, housing management, customer service and development teams. This session will focus on specific workflows: tria …
10:00
  1. Housing Data, Analytics, Digital & AI Theatre
    35 mins
    For third year in a row, cyberattacks were the most-flagged strategic threat to Housing Associations on the Inside Housing Risk Register Survey. Housing providers are rightly concerned about the threa …
10:45
  1. Housing Data, Analytics, Digital & AI Theatre
    30 mins
    What is it like during an ongoing cyber attack? In this session, the second of three focussed on Cyberattacks, the panellists will discuss how providers should respond during an active attack - what i …
11:30
  1. Housing Data, Analytics, Digital & AI Theatre
    30 mins
    How do organisations rebuild trust with tenants after a cyberattack? This session will focus on how organisations can manage communications with tenants during the crisis and restore confidence. 
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  1. Housing Data, Analytics, Digital & AI Theatre
    45 mins
    This case study will highlight how Bridge Housing Solutions are matching people in need of accommodation in one borough, with a suitable, vacant home managed by a neighbouring local authority, alongsi …
13:15
  1. Housing Data, Analytics, Digital & AI Theatre
    45 mins
    What does responsible use of housing data look like from the resident perspective? Explore the particular sensitivity of data about people’s homes, heating patterns, repairs, vulnerabilities, safeguar …
14:15
  1. Keynote Theatre
    45 mins
    Delivering the homes the UK needs will take more than just action from the housing sector. Increasing density in existing spaces requires careful planning and provision for the strain on existing reso …