HBF Future Talent Conference 2027

HBF Future Talent Conference 2027

HBF's annual event for home building’s early talent returns in 2027.

25 February 2027 - The Studio Birmingham

Booking now available - early booking discount available until 4 December 2026

The Home Builders Federation’s Future Talent Conference returns on 25 February 2027 to The Studio in Central Birmingham.

The event brings together industry’s ambitious early talent – including trainees, graduates and degree apprentices – for a packed day of insight and activities to support them in their careers.

The interactive conference programme features a mix of workshops, panel discussions and perspectives from leading industry experts. Attendees will deepen their understanding of key challenges and opportunities facing the industry and enjoy a platform to engage with industry peers outside of their day-to-day roles.

We are pleased to confirm our keynote speaker as Eleanor Deeley, Joint MD at the Deeley Group, Alison Crofton, Chief Regional Delivery Officer, Homes England and Robin Smith, Operations Director at Bromford - full speaker details coming soon.

Workshop details can be found below with more information to come..

Approximate timings for the conference are 9am registration, 9.45 start and 4.30pm close. Timings tbc. The conference will conclude with a short networking reception. All delegates are welcome to attend, to continue building valuable connections and to grow their professional networks.

If you have any questions, please contact events@house-builder.co.uk

BOOKING DETAILS

Please book online with a payment card for an instant booking.

If all delegate names are not known at the time of booking, then please put TBC next to the attendee details and a form will be sent to you, for completion before the conference.

If wishing to pay by BACs for multiple bookings, then please contact events@house-builder.co.uk for a booking form.

HBF Future Talent Conference Workshops

Site identification to delivery for homebuilders

The house building process requires the involvement of a range of disciplines at every step. This session will explore how different areas of the business are involved at each stage, from land buying to site management and will demonstrate how planning is a key component throughout.
Catherine Williams - Planning Director, HBF

Navigating change in your career and industry

The industry is facing rapid change, creating opportunities and challenges for professionals at every stage of their career. This session explores techniques for embracing change, building resilience, and developing the skills needed to thrive.
Andy George - Director of Industry Attraction and Skills, HBF

Technical challenges & the Future Homes Standard

A discussion and insight into the technical and specification challenges associated with achieving and delivering the Future Homes Standard in new homes. The session will look at issues surrounding the area and volume of siting PV on roofs together with fabric and construction issues. Delegates will understand how the shift towards 100% electrical only new homes will play an important part in how customers can expect to live in new homes moving away from traditional gas boilers to heat pumps and wider infrastructure challenges.
Rhodri Williams - Technical and Sustainability Director, HBF

As part of a rotation system, delegates will attend all three workshops on the day.

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Networking reception

The conference will conclude with a networking reception, so delegates can build valuable connections and grow their professional networks.

All delegates are welcome to stay for the networking reception which is due to finish at approximately 5.30PM