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Aico

Aico, an Ei Company, is the European market leader in home life safety. We deliver a fully integrated platform that combines high-quality fire and CO alarms, all meeting UK standards, with environmental sensors and intelligent connected home technology to protect residents and their homes. Offering both single and multi-sensors, Aico’s alarms and environmental sensors are manufactured in Ireland to the highest quality, while their advanced software is developed in Bristol, transforming real-time data into actionable insights. By uniting trusted hardware with cutting-edge software, Aico enables the creation of safer, healthier, and more sustainable homes.


Avison Young

At Avison Young, we are seriously invested in shared success, growing people, places and our business with purpose. We present new perspectives on familiar and not-so-familiar real estate opportunities to real estate occupiers, investors, and the public sector – constantly moving our industry forward together. Our clients trust us because we don’t just deliver results – we make meaningful connections and build long-lasting relationships. In other words, when you’re with us, you’re in good company.


Bridge Housing Soluitons

Bridge Housing Solutions collaborates with Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and Charities across the UK to secure permanent and affordable social housing for homeless families. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, we strive to empower individuals and communities by providing stable, dignified living solutions tailored to their needs. Together, we work tirelessly to bridge the gap between homelessness and hope, building a brighter future for all. Founded by former Housing Officers, we currently work in partnership with 60+ Housing Associations, Local Authorities, and Charities. Together, let’s build bridges to better futures and ensure that everyone has a place to call home.


Devonshires

Devonshires is a law firm specialising in advising social housing providers of all kinds (registered and unregistered, for-profit and non-profit, local authorities, and private registered providers). They employ over 270 staff delivering a genuine national service from offices across England. Their experience ranges from strategic advice to executive boards to dealing with routine legal work that is part of the management and development of the property estates of their clients. Housing has been a principal area of their business for over 50 years. Their market-leading position in the sector is recognised by both the Chambers UK and Legal 500 directories.


JLL

JLL is one of the sector’s leading firms of valuers, surveyors, property advisers and agents. Our team has been part of the social housing sector for over 25 years. We work with Registered Providers of all types and sizes, funders, investors, developers and local authorities. We advise on the valuation, condition, development and transaction of social housing of all types, throughout the UK. We add value to our clients through the trusted, professional advice and support we give; and by optimising the value of housing assets, we enable them to contribute more to meeting housing need and fulfilling social purpose.


LABC Warranty

LABC Warranty works in partnership with Local Authority Building Control (LABC) to provide structural warranty services. Our unique partnership means that together we provide building control and warranty services across England and Wales through a network of more than 3,500 surveyors.


NHBC

NHBC works as a partner to Housing Associations to help manage development risk from the earliest stages of land acquisition through to completion, and throughout the construction process with dedicated inspections to ensure construction quality. This is all designed to identify and mitigate the risk of structural defects. We are the UK’s leading provider of warranty and insurance for new homes, with over 1.4 million homes currently covered – 29% of which are for rental. As a direct insurer, underwriting its own policies, NHBC has a vested interest in the prevention of structural defects and in successful, long-term asset protection – both for asset owners and for the benefit of those living in the homes developed by Housing Associations. So, whether you are developing homes for sale or contracting a third party to build homes for you to rent, NHBC is here as a partner to help build homes to the highest standards, and provide warranty protection for you as a landlord and for your customers.


Savills

Savills Affordable Housing Valuation team work across the housing sector, advising lenders and investors, along with  Registered Providers, Housing Charities, and Community Land Trusts.  We work to enable these organisations to raise capital, service, maintain, expand/consolidate and improve the quality and long term sustainability of their housing stock, which ensures they can maintain their businesses for the long term benefit of their residents and communities.  We also provide services to stock retaining Local Authorities, with advice on HRA Accounts valuations, Temporary Accommodation contracts and other property related matters.


Sureserve

Sureserve is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of housing associations, local authorities and residents by providing a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality solutions that ensure energy efficiency, safe compliant homes, and improved quality of life. The company differentiates itself through its holistic approach, Nationwide knowledge, regional expertise, and commitment to excellent customer service, all while fostering strong partnerships and maintaining a focus on innovation and sustainability.


Exhibitors

Beever and Struthers

Beever and Struthers has merged with Menzies LLP and is now part of one of the UK’s leading accountancy and advisory firms. Together, we are over 1,100 people strong, offering a national service with international reach.

The merger strengthens our sector expertise and ensures clients continue to benefit from a partner-led, collaborative approach – providing much more than compliance. We deliver the commercial, financial, and strategic advice that enables organisations to achieve their ambitions. Our scale allows us to support clients of every size and sector across the UK, with specialist expertise delivered through dedicated teams. We remain locally accessible while drawing on the depth of national resources and the global reach of HLB – the international advisory and accounting network present in over 150 countries.


Campbell Tickell

Campbell Tickell is an expert leadership consultancy for organisations tackling the challenges that shape lives, communities and futures. With 25 years’ experience across the UK and Ireland, we offer recruitment and consultancy services to leaders in housing, health, government, charities and beyond, helping them navigate complexity, build resilience, and drive positive change. Our expertise spans strategy, governance, transformation and more, all grounded in social purpose and delivered with integrity and rigour. As a certified B Corporation and award-winning firm, we bring deep insight and a collaborative mindset, making us the trusted partner for organisations looking to make a lasting impact.

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