HBF Policy Conference 2026

EARLY BOOKING TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

HBF Policy Conference 2026 - 24 March - 1 Wimpole Street, London

PANEL ANNOUNCED

The government is doubling down on its pledge to “build, baby, build”, so how might these homes be delivered? What will be the keys to unlocking new homes supply?

The HBF Policy Conference in March will delve into the challenges facing the housebuilding sector and the opportunities and initiatives that could arise to help the industry build the homes the UK needs.

Housing secretary Steve Reed – who will be more than six months into his role at the time of the conference - will address the industry and lay out what can be expected from government and what the government expects from industry.

His thoughts will be reinforced by Homes England chief executive Amy Rees, also in her first year in the role. She will look at what Homes England is doing to facilitate new homes delivery.

Greg Fitzgerald, chief executive of Vistry, will give the housebuilders’ view on what they can deliver and what is needed to boost the building of new homes.

The strong line up continues with Peabody chief executive Ian McDermott who can give the housing association view of the challenges and opportunities ahead.

With more speakers to be announced, the HBF Policy Conference as ever will be there to help you find a path through the maze of regulation, legislation, taxation and economic confusion to ensure your business is best placed to deliver new homes and success in this complex market.

The conference will analyse the market, discuss mortgages and finance, look at government policy, assess ideas to improve planning as well as explore the challenges of skills, resources, materials and innovation. In addition there will be insights into the environmental, sustainability and quality issues and discussion on how innovation and excellence will help on the road to net zero.

The conference will be chaired by journalist and broadcaster John Pienaar and will also include an overview of the challenges facing the industry from HBF chief executive Neil Jefferson, market insights from Savills’ duo Lucian Cook and Emily Williams and Santander chief economist Frances Haque focuses on the economic outlook. An industry technical update will be provided by Chris Dore, from TriConnexand eSmart Networks and HBF's Technical and Sustainability Director Rhodri Williams.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE UNTIL 13 FEBRUARY. A SPECIAL DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE TO ALL HBF MEMBERS.

BOOK ONLINE FOR AN INSTANT PLACE.

Download the booking form and return to events@house-builder.co.uk with payment.

If you have any questions then please contact events@house-builder.co.uk or 020 7960 1646.

PANEL - Planning for 1.5 million homes

The panel will be exploring the impact of recent policy reform on the ability of the industry to deliver the Government's ambitious housing target of 1.5million homes. Catherine Williams will be joined by an expert panel of speakers from the industry, as well as Government, to unpick the impact of the series of planning reforms on housing supply.

Panellists include:

Hashi Mohammed, Barrister, Landmark Chambers

Ian Anderson, Chief Executive, Iceni Projects

Vicky Hesson, Group Land & Planning Director, Barratt Redrow

TIMINGS FOR THE DAY - Customer Satisfaction Survey drinks reception

This full day conference is due to start with registration at 9am, followed by the conference start at 10am and an approximate close of 4.30pm.

Following the conference HBF will be hosting the CSS drinks reception until approximately 6pm, which all delegates are welcome to attend.

*all timings to be confirmed

Take a look at the 2025 HBF Policy Conference - the perfect place to network with the industry!