Session overview

It's back! For our fourth year, the sector's only AI event dedicated exclusively to AI and how it can help landlords, tenants and communities is returning - and it's bigger than ever.

Join us as we explore the biggest technology story of our time: AI. Over the past year, the pace of change has been extraordinary. So what's changed since we last came together?

How are housing providers putting AI into practice? What's next for generative AI? And how can your organisation develop an AI strategy that delivers real value while managing risk?

We've brought together an exceptional lineup of speakers, each offering a unique perspective, from government and the media to technology, housing leadership and workplace transformation.

Whether you're just beginning your AI journey or already embedding it across your organisation, this event will equip you with the insight, inspiration and practical ideas you need to shape the future of AI in housing.

Our speakers include:

• Dr Laura Gilbert CBE, Senior Director of AI and Head of the AI for Government Programme, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

• Alex Jones, Former Director of Incubator for AI, Cabinet Office/DSIT, HM Government

• Andrew Whyatt-Sames, Co-Founder, Uptake AI

• Rob Waugh, Technology and Science Journalist

• Jens Gemmell, Housing Association Board Member and AI Leader

• Avril Chester, One of the UK's Top 15 Most Influential Women in Tech

• Paul McGrady, Chief Financial Officer, Magenta Living

• Dr Rob Rowlands, Research Lead, DIN’s On the AI Pulse Project

• Laura Willis, Healthy Digital Workplace and AI Consultant

• Lucy Pitt, Co-Founder, Uptake AI

Areas we'll be covering include:

• AI review of the year 2026 – where AI succeeded, where it surprised, where it fell short, and what to expect in 2027

• AI is a governance issue, not a tech issue – what this means for your organisation and leadership team

• The rise of the AI board member – could AI become a valuable addition to governance?

• Stop painting AI over organisational rust – why strong organisational foundations matter

• DIN’s On the AI Pulse survey – the first-year findings on how housing providers are adopting and using AI

• The rise of the synthetic expert – can you spot AI-generated expertise and what does it mean for trust?

• How to work smarter and feel better in an AI-driven world – practical approaches for healthier, more productive workplaces

• Pitch to Rich winner – hear from our favourite AI innovation of the year

• Lessons from the Government's AI incubator – discover how government departments are using AI to improve services, the systems they've implemented, and the lessons they've learned along the way

• Experts panel – hear senior housing leaders and AI specialists discuss the biggest opportunities, challenges, risk management and the early results from AI adoption

• Building AI skills and capabilities – what organisations and individuals need to learn to thrive in an AI-powered future, and where to begin

Who should attend?

If you want to get up to speed on the latest developments and use of AI in housing, this event is for you. It's particularly relevant for CEOs and execs, tech and data teams, transformation, housing management, repairs, resident involvement and customer experience teams.