Housing Industry Leaders Cymru 2023
Housing Industry Leaders Cymru 2024 is the fifth regional event bringing together local authorities, housing associations, developers and the supply chain to discuss their vision for the future and how the sector will support the need of its citizens in the future.
Building on the initial phases of the Optimised RetroFit Programme (ORP), this one day conference will explore how a whole house, pragmatic approach to decarbonising existing homes is essential across Wales.
Setting out core objectives of the ORP, Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS will explore the core themes of the programme, including affordable warmth decarbonisation goals and understanding the best pathway to better energy efficiency for social homes and their residents.
The day will consist of a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions and technical seminars, with an exhibition zone running throughout the day.
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SESSION A – Decarbonising the Housing Stock
09.15 – 09.30 – Tim German – Government Relations — Energy Systems Catapult
09.30 — 09.45 – Phil Mason – Head of Regulatory Engagement — Trustmark
09.45 – 10.00 – Carl Raison – Technical Sales Manager – Ideal Heating
10.00 – 10.15 – Jackie Leonard – Head of Projects (Wales) — CHIC
10.15 – 10.45 – Panel Discussion – The drive to net zero and what it means for decarbonising the housing sector
- Jack Wilkinson-Dix – Policy Manager – Energy Saving Trust
- Lynne Sullivan OBE — Net Zero Performance Hub
- Jackie Leonard – Head of Projects (Wales) – CHIC
10.45 – 11.00 – Ian Mather – National Business Development Manager – British Gas & Lisa Bunting – Senior business development manager Hive DSR
11.00 – 11.50 – refreshments and networking
SESSION B – Funding
11.50 – 12.05 – Cenydd Rowlands – Property Director — Development Bank Wales
12.05 – 12.35 – Panel Discussion – How do we finance good quality, low carbon homes
- Emma Harvey-Smith – Director — Green Finance Institute
- Chad Griffiths – Senior Portfolio Manager — Principality Building Society
- Cenydd Rowlands – Property Director — Development Bank Wales
12.50 – 13.20 – Technical Seminar – Nexgen Heating & Airex
13.25 – 14.25 – Lunch and Refreshments
SESSION C – Green Skills and the Housing Sector
14.30 – 15.00 – Panel Discussion — Looking to the future, embedding new skills and taking advantage of innovations in construction build and techniques
- Richard Tobutt – Regional Skills Partnership Manager – Cardiff Capital Region
- Gareth Williams – Standards and Qualifications Manager — CITB
- Iain Jordan – Divisional Manager — Nuaire Residential
- Jane Lewis – Regional Partnership Manager – South West Wales RSLP
15.00 – 15.20 – First Minister Mark Drakeford MS
SESSION D – Low Carbon Technologies
15.20 – 15.35 – Ben Copson – Policy Advisor — Sustainable Energy Association
15.35 – 15.50 – Andy Flook – Development Director — Sava
15.55 – 16.30 – Panel Discussion – How technology will shape the future
- Harry Cursham – Managing Director – Vivus Solutions
- Ian Mather – National Head of Business Development — British Gas
- James Hoople – Business Development Manager – Mixergy
16.35 – 17.20 – Post event drinks reception
**Programme and speakers subject to change**
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