Agenda
Expert insights and practical solutions across four stages covering market outlook, build quality, customer care, competency and practical delivery of the Future Homes Standard.
Take a look at the outline agenda below. It'll give you a good flavour of what to expect on the day. We'll be adding more sessions as we get nearer to the event and confirm all of our guest speakers. Some advertised sessions may alter slightly.
Discover the BEYOND ’27 LIVE agenda
08:30 - 09:30
Arrival, registration and exhibition
09:30 - 09:40
Conference welcome and introduction
Paul Turner
Chief Executive Officer
NHBC
09:40 - 09:55
The big picture: Politics, economics and the housing market
Lucian Cook
Head of Residential Research
Savills
09:55 - 10:10
Inside the boardroom: The reality of large-scale house building
11:00 - 11:40
Future Homes Hub | Grid connections: Early iDNO / DNO engagement to managing grid interactions
11:00 - 11:25
Beyond the headlines: The real drivers of housing delivery
Emily Williams
Director, Residential Research
Savills
11:00 - 11:25
The moments that matter: mapping the homeowner journey
Kimberley Valente
Senior Product Manager
NHBC
Richard Foweraker
Regional Director
NHBC
11:00 - 11:25
Heat pump claims: lessons for Future Homes Standard delivery
Duncan Arrandale
Technical Insights Manager
NHBC
11:30 - 12:10
From investment to delivery: Making the most of the £39bn opportunity
Shahi Islam
Director Affordable Housing
Homes England
Charlie Ash
Sector Lead - Housing Associations
NHBC
11:30 - 11:55
Ventilation best practice: Avoiding mould and excess moisture
11:30 - 12:10
From insight to action: improving the homeowner experience
Kimberley Valente
Senior Product Manager
NHBC
Richard Foweraker
Regional Director
NHBC
11:45 - 12:25
Future Homes Hub | Photovoltaics: New Part L targets and delivery solutions
12:00 - 12:25
Passivhaus Equivalent: The wider adoption of low-carbon construction details
12:30 - 12:55
The viability conundrum: Unlocking housing delivery
12:30 - 13:10
Future Homes Hub | Fabric first and emerging solution combinations: Insights into SAP 10.3 and HEM
13:00 - 13:40
The SME builder revival: What needs to change?
Paul Brocklehurst
Chairman
Land, Planning and Development Federation
Tim Reid
Customer Relationship Director
NHBC
13:15 - 13:55
Future Homes Hub | Indoor air quality: Ventilation design, installation and commissioning
13:30 - 13:55
Behind the 1s and 2s: Insights from quality scoring and reviews
14:00 - 14:50
The affordability equation
Dan Pearce
Chief Strategy Officer
NHBC
Emily Williams
Director, Residential Research
Savills
14:00 - 14:25
Industry competence: where are we now and where are we heading?
Ryan Forshaw
Technical Competency Manager
NHBC
14:00 - 14:40
Future Homes Hub | Heating solutions 1: ASHP, GSHP Air to Air systems
14:00 - 14:25
Getting it right: Foundations, substructure and drainage
14:30 - 14:55
Dutyholders and demonstrated competence: meeting the requirements of Part 2A
Chris Partington
Founding Director
Zebra Architects
14:30 - 14:55
Getting it right: Superstructure
14:45 - 15:25
Future Homes Hub | Heating solutions 2: Direct electric, hot water heat pumps, EAHPs and networked solutions
15:00 - 15:25
Proving competence: practical approaches to evidencing capability
15:00 - 15:25
Getting it right: Roof structure
Grab your tickets
Delegate ticket
Ticket prices held at 2026 rates. Tickets provide access to all areas of the event plus catering throughout the day.
Super Early Bird
From 15 September 2026
Housing Associations and Local Authorities
From 15 September 2026
Early Bird
From 15 October 2026
Standard
From 17 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is BEYOND LIVE?
BEYOND LIVE is the national conference for anyone involved in the development of new homes. It’s an all-day experience packed with insightful presentations, lively panel debates, best practice sessions, a full exhibition and valuable networking opportunities. From viability, affordability and industry competence, BEYOND LIVE puts it all centre stage.
Who can attend?
With the variety of content on offer, BEYOND ’27 LIVE has something for everyone. Whether you’re a CEO, a trade apprentice, an experienced or potential site manager, a carpenter or a roofing contractor, a construction director, a housing association, a local authority or a customer services manager, BEYOND ’27 LIVE is the perfect chance to learn, connect and be inspired.
When and where is the event?
BEYOND ’27 LIVE is on Thursday 4 March 2027 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 satnav. The Arena is easily accessible from the M6, M69 and A444.
By train:
The CBS Arena is serviced by two mainline railway stations.
- Coventry Arena railway station: five-minute walk away
- Coventry railway station : 10-15 minutes by taxi. Approximately six miles.
