
The Future Homes Conference 2026 comes at a pivotal time for the housing sector.
Delivering high-quality homes and places at pace and scale continues to rise up the political agenda. However, there are multiple challenges that need to be resolved, including viability and affordability pressures, if the sector is to unlock sustainable growth.
This year's conference will focus on building the partnerships between homebuilders, central government, mayoral authorities, local authorities, housing associations, the supply chain and financial institutions, while sharing the practical solutions and collaborative approaches needed to unlock sustainable growth.
Ticket Prices:

Member: £395
Non-Member: £695
Plenary sessions will set out the Government’s housing goals under a new Prime Minister, the latest assessment of how new homes and places are performing and what we know about the long-term plan.
Key topics, subject to refinement, include:
- New Homes Sector Transition Plan – the long-term roadmap for sustainable homes and places.
- Preparing for a changing climate – building for hotter, drier summers.
- Valuation and lending – working in partnership to capture the value of better-performing homes.
- Grid connections – securing timely and efficient connections.
- Future Homes Standard Ready – designing for customers and de-risking delivery.
- Wastewater and water supply – enabling housing delivery through resilient infrastructure.
- Design, placemaking and adoption – creating places that deliver efficiency, quality and customer value.
- Resource and construction efficiency – practical approaches to delivering more with less.Alongside the plenary programme, delegates will be able to choose from a series of specialist breakout sessions exploring the key technical, commercial and policy issues facing the sector in greater depth.
The conference exhibition will showcase the latest technologies, products and innovations supporting the delivery of the Future Homes Standard and improving the performance, quality and sustainability of new homes.
The Future Homes Conference 2026 will provide a unique opportunity to hear from industry leaders, share practical experience, discover innovative solutions and build the partnerships needed to accelerate the delivery of better homes and communities.
Programme overview
8.30: Registration, coffee and exhibition
9.15: MORNING PLENARY
Welcome and sector snapshot: The new homes sector in numbers
Setting the scene for the day with a snapshot of the new homes sector and the context for delivery.
The housing policy landscape: From ambition to delivery
Keynote and panel discussion exploring housing policy, the levers for delivery, and how central and local government can support more high-quality, sustainable homes and places.
11:00: Tea and exhibition
11:30: Morning breakout sessions
- New Homes Sector Transition Plan – the long-term roadmap for sustainable homes and places.
- Preparing for a changing climate – building for hotter, drier summers.
- Valuation and lending – working in partnership to capture the value of better-performing homes.
- Grid connections – securing timely and efficient connections.
12:30: Lunch and exhibition
13:30: Afternoon breakout sessions
- Future Homes Standard Ready – designing for customers and de-risking delivery.
- Wastewater and water supply – enabling housing delivery through resilient infrastructure.
- Design, placemaking and adoption – creating places that deliver efficiency, quality and customer value.
- Resource and construction efficiency – practical approaches to delivering more with less.
14:30: Tea and exhibition
15:00: AFTERNOON PLENARY
Placemaking and delivery: Improving productivity through planning
Fireside conversation exploring how greater productivity in the planning system can support the consistent delivery of great developments.
Homes for 2050: Are we building the right homes for the future?
Delivering safe, comfortable and healthy homes that meet the needs of a changing climate, evolving demographics and modern lifestyles.
16:30: Conference close
Meet our 2026 exhibitors
The conference exhibition will put the latest products, technologies and practical solutions for delivering better homes and places in the spotlight.
Located within the conference’s main networking spaces, delegates can meet exhibitors throughout the day and explore solutions spanning energy, water, healthy homes, climate resilience, embodied carbon and sustainable placemaking.
Ai Dash
LinkDaikin
Daikin has been a global leader in climate control for over 100 years, delivering high-performance cooling, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration solutions. Its innovative technologies improve indoor air quality and comfort while supporting a more sustainable future. Committed to achieving net zero COâ‚‚ emissions by 2050, Daikin is driving the UK’s transition to green energy with low-carbon heat pumps and a whole-life approach to building decarbonisation. From product design to recycling, the company focuses on reducing environmental impact at every stage. Daikin’s mission is simple: to create smarter, healthier, and more comfortable indoor environments—for every home, every space, and everyone.
Viridian Solar
Viridian Solar is a UK-based manufacturer of roof-integrated solar PV systems, now part of Marshalls Plc, the company is a recognised leader in the UK new-build housing market, with its flagship Clearline fusion system widely adopted for its durability, ease of installation, and sleek, low-profile design.
Viridian Solar serves housebuilders, installers, and homeowners, focusing on high-performance, standard-compliant products, and has also developed complementary technologies such as ArcBox, a DC connector solar safety enclosure designed to improve fire safety in PV systems.
Smartroof
LinkGTC
More than connections. More than just a provider. More from a partner who is in your corner from the first design to long term operation.
One team. Six utilities in-house. One accountable partner. Our Design. Build. Own. Operate. model means we win when you do. That means less complexity, greater cost certainty, and a smoother path from design to connection, while protecting your reputation and keeping your development moving.
With 30+ years’ experience and 3 million+ connections, our market leading expertise and scale help you deliver homes people are proud to call home.
Knauf Insulation
Knauf Insulation is the UK’s leading provider of high-performance glass and rock mineral wool insulation solutions. With more than 40 years of experience in the insulation industry, it is one of the fastest growing and most respected names in insulation worldwide. As part of the Knauf Group, a €15.6bn turnover multi-national family-owned manufacturer of building materials and construction systems, Knauf Insulation employs more than 6,000 employees and has 27 manufacturing sites in 15 countries, with a turnover exceeding €2.5bn. In the UK, the company employs approximately 600 people at its manufacturing plants in Cwmbran, Queensferry and St Helens.
Rendesco
LinkGreenbelt
With 25-plus years of experience and expertise, Greenbelt Group is the UK’s leading specialist in the Long-Term Stewardship of green infrastructure on new residential developments. We provide long-term, high-quality management and maintenance solutions for public open spaces and a range of amenities. Managing the needs and expectations of housebuilders, homeowners and many different stakeholders is as important to us as developing a deep understanding of the management requirements of green spaces. Our in-house experts specialise in areas such as on-site biodiversity BNG compliance, sustainability, horticulture, SuDS and much more. Custom-built and industry leading technology assists and complements our on-the-ground work and elevates the quality of our services above all others. We assist housebuilders with early years design input and our Delivery Team are always on hand to help with landscape implementation on site. Ensuring planting works are done to specification saves time and money. This attention to detail is matched by long-term aftercare for homeowners, with placemaking focused on community engagement and enabling.
E.ON Next
LinkEco2Solar
LinkTriton Showers
Triton Showers are a market leader in showers in the UK and Ireland, offering a wide range of electric and mixer showers with a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. Holding around one-third of the market share, Triton is committed to reaching net zero by 2035, driving innovation across product design, manufacturing, and lifecycle management. Triton's latest instantaneous modulating electric shower featuring HeatRepeat technology integrates with Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS), delivering enhanced system efficiencies and multiple benefits for both housebuilders and homeowners. True to their ethos, Triton believes every drop really does make a difference.
Orbia (Wavin)
LinkNFRC
Established in 1892, the NFRC is UK's largest and most influential roofing and cladding trade association. Our membership is comprised of contractors, manufacturers and distributors of roofing products and systems and service providers to the sector. Our mission is to provide professional standards, guidance and auditing to our members, and to promote them to all key stakeholders responsible for the procurement and employment of roofing systems across the built environment. As solar becomes a mainstay on the roofs of future homes, the industry's roofing expertise is crucial.
































