Want to stay ahead of the curve on technology, data, and transformation?
Looking for fresh thinking to level up digital in your organisation?
Keen to hear from sector leaders and connect with peers tackling the same challenges?

Look no further…

Back by popular demand, the DIN Digital & Data Summit returns for 2025!

This year’s summit dives into the hot topics shaping the sector right now, helping members explore key questions such as:

• How can we adopt AI successfully and responsibly?

• What do we need to do to stay cyber safe?

• Why is innovation so difficult in social housing – and how can we fix it?

Expect insightful talks, honest conversation, and the space to ask your big questions. Oh, and a great networking lunch too – all hosted by the team at ANS.

Speakers & Sessions

The integration and transformation spaghetti
Paula Steel, Director of Integration and Transformation, Southern Housing

The Data Revolution: Innovating Social Housing with Smart Insights and Artificial Intelligence - Chris Huntingford, Director of Artificial Intelligence, ANS

AI is not just technology, it’s a people thing - Andrew Whyatt-Sames, Co-founder, UptakeAI

Innovation in cyber and ensuring you are protected - Chris Hampson, Industry Lead, Police and Housing, ANS

Improving data standards in social housing - Sheldon Ferguson, Head of Policy, MHCLG

Service Design Buzzword or Business critical? - Tracey Allen, Principal Service Designer, Transform UK

Panel discussion: Why is it so hard to innovate in social housing?

• Rebecca Taylor, Executive Director of Business Change, Golding Homes

• Sean Lawless, Director of Insights and Innovation, North Star

• Karen Heaney, Product Director, Legal & General Affordable Homes

• Ashleigh Jay, Strategic Sector & Partnerships Lead, PayPoint
• Paul Jackson, Chief Marketing Officer, Mobysoft

Event Details

Location: ANS, Birley Fields, 1 Archway, Hulme, Manchester M15 5QJ
Time: 9:30am registration | 10am start | 3pm finish
Cost: Free as part of your DIN membership

Please note: While the event is free for DIN members, we’re introducing a £199+VAT charge for no-shows without prior notice, to ensure places are used meaningfully.