This year's Housing 2021 conference - the award winning Chartered Institute of Housing's annual conference and Europe's leading housing festival - returns to a COVID-secure Manchester venue next week.

With 8500+ attendees, 10 theatres, 500+ speakers, and 400+ sponsors and exhibitors over the three days – it is the biggest meeting place for the whole housing sector. A sector that has, in 2020, collaborated more strongly than ever to show its resilience, leadership and the efforts of its extraordinary individuals who continue to deliver for those living in their communities.

Confirmed speakers:

Robert Jenrick MP, secretary of state for housing, Christopher Pincher MP, housing minister, and Lord Callanan, minister for climate change and corporate responsibility have all confirmed to speak at Housing 2021.

Halton Housing's Group Chief Executive, Liz Haworth will be on a panel discussion during the event on Thursday, 9th September – from 13:55 – 14:45, entitled 'The workplace of the future' - on the Digital Futures tech stage.