After the success of our February event in Dudley (2023 and 2024), the Switchee Summit went on the road in November 2024. Held in Manchester (National Football Museum) and London (The Mermaid), the regional Switchee Summits were a chance to connect industry leaders, innovators and government, all working to tackle pressing social housing challenges such as fuel poverty, damp and mould, and decarbonisation. In addition to the incredible industry speakers and external innovation perspectives, we were delighted to welcome Polly Billington, MP for East Thanet and Chris Curtis, MP for Milton Keynes North to the London Switchee Summit.
Thank you to all attendees and speakers for being part of a brilliant day; we look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Switchee Summit Agenda (North & South, 2024)

Switchee Summit, February 2024

Key topics at recent Switchee Summit events

The changing face of housing

Health & wellbeing in a built environment

Innovation in the housing sector and beyond

Resident engagement - Making retrofit happen

Overcrowding and homelessness

The political landscape

Previous speakers include:

Peter Apps

Journalist and Author

Inside Housing

Dr Olivia Swann

Senior Clinical Research Fellow

University of Edinburgh

Member of Parliament

Member of Parliament

Founder and CEO

Director of Asset Strategy

Clarion Housing Group

Susie Braam

Ex-Head of Innovation

UK Ministry of Defence

Tom Robins

CEO

Switchee

Kate Roberts

Customer Success Director

Innovation Coach

Research and Insights Manager

Senior Consultant

Editor

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Testimonials

‘I've really enjoyed the speakers. I think there has been a good range of people from different areas, different sectors. There's a lot going on in housing at the moment, there's a lot of challenges but bringing everyone together, learning from each other, that's so important.’

Megan Hinch,

Policy and Practice Officer, Chartered Institute of Housing

'One of the best conferences I have been to for a long time. Thought provoking sessions by professionals sharing experiences and insights into how we navigate the world of innovation.

Lyn Hazell,

Director of IT, Livv Housing Group

‘Events like this are really important because it brings together professionals from a range of disciplines to talk about real life, current issues.’

Gary Fulford,

Group Chief Executive, whg

‘It’s a great networking opportunity, it’s good to see some familiar faces, it’s great to meet some new people as well and talk about all things social housing.’

Vince House

Head of Sales and Operations UK, Aereco

‘Very informative, the speakers have been really good and it’s good learning off other experiences of other housing associations and housing providers.’

Matthew Harrison

Project Manager, Unitas

‘It’s been a really great day and I’m excited to come to another one in the future hopefully. I’ve really enjoyed it!’

Ayushi Vyas

Net Zero Neighbourhoods Delivery Manager, WMCA

‘The quality of speakers, the interaction, the breakout - it’s been better than expectations to be honest. It’s been really good to get to see different ways of thinking.’

Michael Barber

Chief Information Officer, CHP

Switchee Summit in the news

Inside Housing (2024) | West Midlands mayor pledges to target delivery of social homes if re-elected

Housing Digital (2024) | Mayor for the West Midlands gives keynote speech at Switchee Summit

Housing Executive (2023) | Social housing sector prioritises resident welfare at Switchee Summit

Housing Digital (2023) | Uniting around a common goal for social housing