This year the conference programme boasts speakers from the House of Commons, top economists and respected big thinkers who will commentate on and advise you of the key issues in the coming year. Find out what the effect of the recession and credit crisis will have on your organisation, and what the main political parties are proposing in their housing manifestos as we get closer to a general election. We will also be showcasing some of the positive work that our associations continue to carry out. There will be a unique opportunity to hear from groups and associations that are making a difference to their neighbourhoods and tenants.
2009 AGM - new start time
The AGM on September 23rd will now start at 2.30pm instead of 3pm. This is to ensure that we give time for members to discuss with the Chair, board members and executive, the accountability statement, resolutions to be voted on and financial performance.
Be inspired by:
- John Simpson, Broadcaster and World Affairs Editor
- David Orr, Chief Executive, National Housing Federation
- The Silver Hoodies and Marie Green, Head of Community Services
Bromsgrove District Housing Trust
- Grant Shapps MP, Shadow Minister for Housing, Conservative Party
- Ken Livingstone, Former Mayor of London
- and many more high-level speakers!
Contribute to:
- The debate on social housing policy, where the three main political parties will outline their housing manifesto prior to the general election
- Discussions with your peers on the social housing world at the welcoming drinks reception
- Debates at one of the 18 topical sub-plenary or breakout sessions.
Network and let your hair down at:
- The annual disco on the Thursday night with other sociable housing professionals
- Your regional drinks reception where you can network with like minded peers over a glass of wine
- Lunch in the exhibition on the Thursday which will offer you an unrivalled opportunity to make valuable contacts with your peers and leading suppliers to the sector.
Leave feeling:
- Motivated by the array of inspiring speakers including the Bollywood directors and the Silver Hoodies
- Up-to-date on all the key political and economical issues affecting our sector
- Ready to cement your organisations strategy for the forthcoming year.
Venue information
The International Conference Centre is one of the world’s most renowned conference venues which hosts some of the largest political and commercial events in Europe. It really is centrally located and easily accessed by public transport, located:
- 119 miles from London
- 112 miles from Cardiff
- 214 miles from Belfast
- 86 miles from Manchester
Comments from last year’s delegates
'Good quality speakers – well informed debate, good networking, keeping in touch with thinking and issues'
'A good source of information and arena to exchange ideas and innovations to improve ones housing association'
'An annual inspiration and reinforcement of why I am involved. Extremely useful for updating knowledge and networking'
'Good content, good contacts, good location, good value'
'Good cross section of attendees. Variety of stands and quality of speakers'
Accommodation
The Birmingham Convention Bureau has negotiated special rates on behalf of the Federation. Please contact them should you have accommodation requirements. Bookings can be made via telephone by calling the Birmingham Convention Bureau – Accommodation Services on 0121 202 5005 or online by logging onto
www.birminghamconventionbureau.com/nhf2009
Please be advised, that you will need to book your hotel accommodation by 25 August to guarantee a room.
Prices
| |
Members
|
Associates |
Non Member |
| Earlybird |
£705
|
£810 |
£875 |
| Standard |
£775 |
£885 |
£950 |
| Day rate |
£550 |
£630 |
£680 |
Exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities
For information about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities at this event, please contact Anna Robinson, George Adebambi, Julian Hurst, Karen Fletcher at
Foremarke Exhibitions on
020 8877 8899 or email
housing@foremarke.uk.com