Agenda
Explore the agenda for BEYOND '26 LIVE - from delivering responsible growth to climate resilience, construction quality, skills, building safety and product innovation - with expert insight, panel debates and live demos.
Discover the full BEYOND ’26 LIVE agenda
08:00 - 09:00
Arrival, registration and exhibition
09:00 - 09:10
Conference welcome
Louise Minchin
BEYOND ’26 LIVE Host
Broadcaster, journalist and TV presenter
09:10 - 10:30
Future of the new homes market: Perspectives on delivering growth
Jennie Daly
Chief Executive Officer
Taylor Wimpey
Mark Farmer
Founder and Board Executive
Cast Consultancy
Ian Workman
Chief Customer Officer
Homes England
11:00 - 11:50
Beyond the lab: What Energy House 2.0 taught us about future homes
Professor Richard Fitton
Professor of Building Performance
University of Salford
Oliver Novakovic
Technical & Innovation Director
Barratt Developments plc
Jamie Bursnell
Head of Technical and Innovations
Bellway
11:00 - 11:25
The future of NHBC Standards: introducing Deep Dives
Alexis Stickley
Standards and Technical Manager
NHBC
11:00 - 11:25
Hometrack: The data driving housing decisions
Ross Allan
Director of Data Services
Hometrack
11:30 - 11:55
DEMO: Roofs right first time: Tight underlay and cracked tiles
Duncan Arrandale
Technical Insights Manager
NHBC
11:30 - 11:55
Climate resilience: how design and delivery must evolve
Suzanne Davenport
Associate
Studio Partington
Thomas Ashfield
Façade Meteorologist & Climate Consultant
Fortis Facades
11:30 - 11:55
PANEL: Devolution in action: the role of combined authorities in delivering more homes
Max Abbott
Head of Development and Delivery
West Midlands Combined Authority
Tim Reid
Customer Relationship Director
NHBC
12:00 - 12:25
PANEL: Mixed tenure, shared ambition: The future of tri-tenure development
Stephen Teagle
CEO, Partnerships & Regeneration
Vistry Group
Paul Staley
Managing Director
Wise Living
Shamez Alibhai
Head of Community Housing and Managing Director
Man Group
Niki Kyriacou
Sector Lead - Build to Rent
NHBC
12:00 - 12:25
DEMO: Roofs right first time: Glass reinforced plastic chimneys
Duncan Arrandale
Technical Insights Manager
NHBC
12:00 - 12:25
The Home Building Sector Skills Plan: addressing workforce challenges and building capacity
Andrew George
Director of Industry Attraction and Skills
HBF
12:00 - 12:25
PANEL: Regulation and innovation: the roadmap to low-carbon construction products
Richard Lankshear
Programme Director
Future Homes Hub
Andrew Day
Sustainability Director
Hill Group
Elaine Toogood
Senior Director, Concrete
Mineral Products Association
12:30 - 12:55
DEMO: Roofs right first time: Dormers
Duncan Arrandale
Technical Insights Manager
NHBC
12:30 - 12:55
PANEL: Exit 106: Breaking the deadlock on S106 delivery
Emma Ramell
Director of External Affairs
HBF
Richard White
Executive Director of Development and chair of the G15 Development Directors’ Group
Southern Housing
Charlie Ash
Sector Lead - Housing Associations
NHBC
13:00 - 13:25
Fixing the fixers: Raising standards and competency in remedial works and customer care
Sarah Garry
Chief Executive
Property Care Association
13:30 - 13:55
Delivering the Future Homes Standard: Where are we now?
Stuart Fairlie
Managing Director
Elmhurst Energy
13:30 - 13:55
Remedial works and the law: What changes to the Building Safety and Defective Premises Acts mean for you
14:00 - 14:25
Insights from the New Homes Ombudsman: Trends and tips to avoid complaints
Nigel Cates
New Homes Ombudsman
New Homes Ombudsman Service
14:00 - 14:25
Every drop counts: Tackling water scarcity in UK Housing
Lutz Johnen
Managing Director
Aquality
14:00 - 14:25
DEMO: Roofs right first time: Abutments
Duncan Arrandale
Technical Insights Manager
NHBC
14:00 - 15:00
PANEL: Pride in the Job 2025: Insights to success
Ryan Lewis
Project Manager
CALA Homes Cotswolds
Steve Walker
Project Manager
CG Fry & Son
Hazel Adamek
Regional Director
NHBC
Toby Hollis
Regional Director
NHBC
14:30 - 14:55
Building safety in transition: Levy, competency and regulatory change
14:30 - 14:55
Claims repairs: Reducing complaints and delivering for homeowners
Paul Cribbens
Head of Technical Claims
NHBC
14:30 - 14:55
DEMO: Roofs right first time: Solar panels
Duncan Arrandale
Technical Insights Manager
NHBC
15:00 - 15:05
Conference close
Louise Minchin
BEYOND ’26 LIVE Host
Broadcaster, journalist and TV presenter
Grab your tickets
Delegate ticket
Tickets provide access to all areas of the event plus catering throughout the day.
Early bird
Until 17 November 2025
Group early bird - 5 or more tickets
Until 17 November 2025
Standard
From 18 November 2025
Housing Associations and Local Authorities
From 15 September 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is BEYOND ‘26 LIVE?
BEYOND ’26 LIVE is the national conference for anyone involved in the development of new homes. It’s an all-day experience packed with insightful sessions, lively panel debates, hands-on demos, a full exhibition and valuable networking opportunities. From innovation and future regulations, to construction quality and ambitious volume targets, to developing the next generation of talent - BEYOND ’26 LIVE puts it all centre stage.
Who can attend?
With the variety of content on offer, BEYOND ’26 LIVE really has something for everyone. Whether you’re a CEO or a trade apprentice, an experienced or potential site manager, a chippy or a roofing contractor, a construction director, a Housing Association, a Local Authority or a customer services manager, BEYOND ’26 LIVE is the perfect chance to learn, connect and be inspired. Whatever your role, you’ll leave future-ready with fresh ideas and new knowledge or skills.
When and where is the event?
BEYOND ’26 LIVE is on Wednesday 25 February 2026 at the CBS Arena, Coventry.
How do I get to the CBS Arena?
The CBS Arena is located at Judds Lane, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6GE, UK.
By car:
Use postcode CV6 6AQ for your Sat Nav. The Arena is easily accessible from the M6, M69 and A444.
By train:
The CBS Arena is serviced by two mainline train stations.
- Coventry Arena Train Station: five-minute walk away
- Coventry Train Station: 10-15 minutes taxi. Approximately six miles.