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Join us at Homes 2026!

Written by Fusion21 | Oct 22, 2026, 10:20:40 AM

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll return to Homes UK 2026, taking place 24–25 November at ExCeL London. This year, we’re once again hosting our Procurement with Purpose Theatre, featuring two days of engaging seminar content delivered by some of the housing sector’s most respected thought leaders.

As a housing-focused procurement provider, we’re proud to lead the conversation on Procurement with Purpose—driving meaningful impact across communities. From smarter sourcing strategies to creating social value you can see, we’re showcasing how procurement can truly be a force for good.

As a Fusion21 member, you're invited to attend as our guest. Claim your complimentary pass here.

Our seminar programme can be viewed below. Keep an eye out for further updates & speaker confirmations as we get closer to the event. 

Tuesday 24 November sessions:

Time Session
10:15-11:00

Building Safety Act: Procurement as the driver for getting it right

Chair: Phil Woodhead, Fusion21

  • Martin Gladwin, Rapleys
  • Stewart Reid, Wates
  • John Wallace, Clarion Housing
11:15-12:00

Stock conditions - Smarter investment planning and how well do you know your stock?

Chair: Andrew Gray, Fusion21

  • Dave Binns, Michael Dyson Associates
  • Adam Masters, Stonewater
  • Waiting confirmation , Ridge
12:15-13:00

Scaling Retrofit: Delivering at pace through smarter procurement

Chair: Paul Towers, Fusion21

  • Tom Parker McLean, EON NEXT
  • Ramin Hakimov, Allume
  • Emma McKim, EON Green Funding Solutions
13:15-14:00

Anti-Poverty Programme

Chair: Jo Hannan, Fusion21

  • Rebecca Rieley, HACT
  • Claire Donovan, End Furniture Poverty
  • Lucy Mocgovern, Orbit
  • Jamie Dickinson, PRP
14:15-15:00

Breaking the repairs cycle: Balancing planned investment with responsive repairs

Chair: Gary Stanfield, Fusion21

  • Jen Hartshorn, Your Housing Group
  • Sonny Cook, Bailey Garner
  • Neil Wright, EQUANS
  • Neil Watts, Axis
15:15-16:00

Social Value 2030: Where does the profession go next?

  • Rudi Nichols, Clarion Housing
  • Sarah Maguire, Fusion21

Wednesday 25 November sessions:

Time Session
10:15-11:00

Future-proofing communities: Social Value, AI and the green jobs revolution

Chair: Clare Connolly, Fusion21

  • Lauren Dane, EON
  • Cara Jenkinson, Ashden
  • Lauren Bailey, Ridge
  • Lynsey Sweeney, Communities that Work
11:15-12:00

Who is responsible for the future of 'Place'?

Chair: Dave Neilson, Fusion21

  • Catherine Ryder, Placeshapers
  • Nilavra Mukerji, YMCA St Paul's Group
  • Waiting confirmation
12:15-13:00

How can procurement be the tool for positive change?

Chair: Oliver Mooney, Fusion21

  • Andrew Morrison, Aspire Bidding
  • Richard Tyrie, GoodPeople
  • Audrey Li, The Guinness Partnership
13:15-14:00

Awaabs Law Part 2 - Are you ready and how can procurement support new regulations?

Chair: Andrew Gray, Fusion21

  • Waiting confirmation, Ridge

14:15-15:00

The Big Six: What does 'Good' look like?

Chair: Chris McQuillan, Fusion21

  • Mark Duffy, Corgi
  • Stewart Kerr, Pennington Choices

We also have a dedicated exhibition and coffee area, where you can network with a range of our suppliers and meet our team of procurement and social value specialists.

Suppliers confirmed:

  • Baily Garner

  • Baily Partnership

  • BES Group

  • Churchill Group

  • City Group Security

  • Corgi

  • Goom Electrical

  • Michael Dyson

  • Pennington Choices

  • Phoenix Gas Services

  • PROCare

  • Rapleys

  • Tbrown

  • Tersus

  • TUV SUD

  • Vinci

  • Vital Energi

  • Wolseley

We look forward to seeing you there and discovering what we can achieve together to make a visible impact