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      Join us at Homes 2024!

      Fusion21

      This year, we are excited to be returning to Homes UK on 27-28 November at ExCel London, with our Procurement with Purpose theatre, offering two days of seminar content delivered by a range of highly regarded thought leaders in the sector. 

      As Fusion21 members, we're offering you free tickets to attend as our guests. Sign up here for yours.

      Check out our full seminar programme below. We will be continuously updating our programme with our amazing line-up of speakers, so stay tuned for updates.

      Wednesday 27 November sessions:

      Time Session
      9:45-10:30

      Making retrofit happen: lessons learnt from delivery so far

      Chair: Paul Tower, Fusion21

      • Michael Brown, Michael Dyson Associates
      • Libby Kerman, LHP
      • Ian Cartledge, E.On
      10:45-11:30

      Adapting to change under the new Procurement Act

      Chair: Phil Woodhead, Fusion21

      • Rebecca Rees, Trowers & Hamlins
      • Andrew Ellis, Wates
      • Martin Cawthorn,  L&Q 
      • John Wallace, Clarion Housing Group
      11:45-12:30

      The journey to repairs excellence: how to deliver quality services at a time of increased expectation

      Chair: Gary Stanfield, Fusion21

      • Rachel Cox, Believe Housing
      • Symon Sentain, Newlon Housing Trust
      • Michael Edward, Milestone Group
      12:45-13:30

      Growing the sector’s supply chain

      Chair: Oliver Mooney, Fusion21

      • Josh Williams, EON
      • Adam Masters, Stonewater
      • Kirstie Forrester, Essex County Council
      • Steve Batty, EQUANS
      14:15-15:00

      How construction and physical regeneration can create opportunities for social value

      Chair: Sarah Maguire, Fusion21

      • Matthew Grenier, HACT
      • Michelle McSorley, Wates Residential
      • Rudi Nicolls, Clarion Housing Group
      • Joanna Dahlgren, London Borough of Waltham Forest 
      15:15-16:00

      Engaging residents on building safety - are we regaining trust?

      Chair: Chris McQuillan, Fusion21

      • Lesley Smith, The Hyde Group
      • Stewart Kerr, Pennington Choices
      • Phil Morgan, The Guinness Partnership

      Thursday 28 November sessions:

      Time Session
      9:45-10:30

      Funding Decent Homes: rent settlement and management strategies

      Chair: Andrew Gray, Fusion21

      • Scott Martin, Karbon Homes
      • Deborah Fenton, Babergh & Mid Suffolk Councils
      • Jamie Carswell, London Borough of Greenwich
      10:45-11:30

      Preparing for Awaab's Law and understanding its implications

      Chair: Gary Stanfield, Fusion21

      • Yinka Bolaji, Wandle
      • John Ghader, Prima Group
      • Martin Gladwin, Rapleys
      • Margaret Goddard, Torus
      11:45-12:30

      Achieving a culture of compliance as standard in a world of changing legislation and regulation

      Chair: Andrew Gray, Fusion21

      • Sandy Livingstone, Onward Homes
      • Mark Astbury, Ridge & Partners
      • Heidi Flack, Anchor Housing Group
      13:30-14:15

      How to meaningfully involve tenants and residents in procurement

      Chair: Mark Chadwick, Fusion21

      • Julie Butterworth, Tpas
      • Fayann Simpson, L&Q
      • Nicky Hazelwood, Hexagon Housing Association
      14:30-15:15

      The future of community investment

      Chair: Jo Hannan, Fusion21

      • Rebecca Rieley, HACT
      • Matt Buckham, SNG Community Foundation
      • Jamie Dickinson, Places for People

       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:

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

      Ready to procure with purpose?

      We work with like-minded public sector organisations, partners, and suppliers to build up communities and motivate sustainable change where it’s needed most. Our team of procurement and social value specialists is driven by a passion to make a difference. Consequently, our members benefit from our specialist knowledge and determination to help you procure more efficiently and meaningfully.

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