Strategic Conference Agenda
The agenda comprises keynotes, panels, workshops and round tables.
Group booking discounts available
Bring your team to the Strategic Rental Living Annual Conference for a day of learning, connection, and development.
Enjoy at 10% discount on group booking of 3 – 9 tickets
Enjoy a 20% discount on group booking of 10 tickets or more
Contact [email protected] today to make a group bookings
08:00 - 09:20
Resi and Retail Roundtable
Breakout room
08:45
Registration opens and networking
Exhibition Hall
09:25
Conference starts
Exhibition Hall
09:25 - 09:40
Opening comments
Main stage
Welcome and opening comments
Grace Oyesoro, Quintain Living
Brendan Geraghty, CEO ARLGrace Morgan, Area
Harry Swales, Dorrington Plc
Keynote
09:40 - 10:25Moving the dial on Building Safety - is BTR getting to grips with the challenge?
Main stage
Our panel will forensically explore the challenges we are overcoming - from competence to insurances, to viability
Moderator: Ashley Perry, Apache
Peter Clark, Ark Workplace Risk
Stacey Patten, Invesco
Nicky Barker, KKR
10:25 - 10:30Rising Star
Main Stage
Breakout Session
10:30 - 11:10
Design Charette
Breakout room
Following the hugely successful interactice workshop in 2024, join us to undertake a design challenge led by the most innovative and influential designers and architects in the sector.
Session leader: John Badman, Gensler
10:30 - 11:10
Scotland - the new, old opportunity
Main stage
For several years, investment in Rental Living in Scotland has been stymied by regulation and rent controls. With the Housing (Scotland) Bill reaching its conclusion and the real prospect of exemptions for BTR, is Scotland now the biggest opportunity for investment in BTR?
Moderator: Brendan Geraghty, ARL
Ed Howe, Bidwells
Robin Blacklock, Dowbrae
Martin Bellinger, Goodstone
Kathryn Fergusson, Head of Housing Investment, Scottish Government
11:10 - 11:40
Coffee and Networking
Exhibition Hall
11:40 - 11:55
First glimpse at new operational
benchmark data
Main stage
The sector has long needed operational data to benchmark to enable investment decisions and drive operational improvements. You'll hear a first presentation of the initial results of the first pilot work and see how this will transform decision making for the sector.
Brendan Geraghty with Sowgol Zarinchang
11:55 - 12:10
Insurance strategies for building, buying and operating BTR
Main stage
Presentation of a new White Paper on managing insurance costs and risks - what the rental living sector must be aware of and prepare for in the future.
Shaun Grainger, WTW
12:10 - 12:45
Later Living - the new Rental Living opportunity
Main stage
As the UK population ages, what are the future issues that need to be addressed in housing provision for those in later life? Is rental living an attractive proposition to this demographic?
Honor Barratt, Birchgrove
followed by panel discussion including:
Tim Spencer, Pegasus Homes
12:45 - 13:30
Lunch
Exhibition Hall
Keynote
13:30 - 14:15
The value of EDI in business, culture and geo-politics
Main Stage
Three years ago, Nero Ughwujabo set out a vision for EDI for the rental sector to aspire to. Much has happened since then, with shifting attitudes towards EDI. So what does the future hold? Will EDI be a key driver in future and if so how can the sector drive inclusivity and fairness?
Keynote by Dr Nero Ughwujabo, Strategy Adviser – EDI, the King’s Trust
Panel led by Stephanie Smith, Muse Places
Stephen Bunbury, University of WestminsterJessica Beniston, Winvic Construction
14:15 - 14:20Industry Shaper
Main stage
Sponsored by
14:20 - 15:00
How Operators are igniting development and investment in BTR
Main stage
How is BTR Operating evolving, scaling, and innovating to demonstrate their value to investors and residents. What can Operators do to improve viability, reduce costs, maintain quality and in doing so grow NOI and contribute to attracting investors and development in the sector.
Moderator: Andrew Teacher, Lauder Teacher
Danielle Bayless, Quintain
Todd Marler, Greystar
Jon Clark, Touchstone
Keynote
15:00 - 15:45
Sector challenge: A Code of Practice
– Changing attitudes towards BTR
Main stage
Moderator: Brendan Geraghty, ARL
Alex Notay, Radix Big Tent Housing Commission
Rebecca Taylor, Long Harbour
Danielle Bayless, Quintain
Kate Butler, BPF
How do we create awareness and understanding of BTR and change the culture towards renting? This will open with a keynote on the role of the BTR Alliance, the importance of the BTR Code of Practice and Customer Charter, and discuss with sector leaders how to change attitudes among politicians, local authorities and the public towards BTR.
15:45 - 15:50Lifetime Achievement
Main stage
15:50 - 16:25
Coffee and Networking
Exhibition Hall
Breakout Session
16:25 - 17:05
Alternative uses -
Improving NOI through diversification
Breakout room
A breakout session to explore the alternative uses that can be applied to vacant space within rental living developments - how can residential voids be reduced through short term lets? How can vacant commercial and amenity spaces be re-purposed to increase occupancy and integrate with local community needs?
Merilee Karr, TrustedStays
Josie Baum, ARC Club
Carlos Pérez-Lanzac, Vitur Summit
16:25 - 17:05
Placemaking - how to deliver value to business, community and homes
Main Stage
A case study-driven session that highlights how BTR and Rental Living have played a central role in enabling regeneration and placemaking. Hear from a range of different applications and how Government and local authorities have engaged with investors and developers to deliver new neighbourhoods.
Moderator: Dr Catalina Ionita, Chapman Taylor
Chris Scott, Muse Places
Alastair Mullens, Vertus
Wyn Evans, Shared Voice
17:05 - 17:45
Renters' Rights Act -
opportunity or threat?
Main Stage
With the Renters' Rights Bill reaching its conclusion and passing into law, what are the market opportunities and threats of this new legislation? How does the BTR sector adapt and prove itself?
Moderator: Bela Zavery, Womble Bond Dickinson
Richard Grocott, Grainger
Lauren Fraser, Charles Russell Speechlys
Yetunde Dania, Trowers & Hamlins
Breakout Session
17:05 - 17:45
The impact of Tech on Rental Living
Breakout Room
How is technology changing the shape of Rental Living? From lettings to operations, generating new levels of data and efficiency.
Moderator: Jessica Gillingham, Abode Worldwide
Ed Tinsley, Amazon
Justin Harley, Yardi
Rupert Parker, Building Passport
Sponsored by
17:45 - 18:00
Closing Remarks
Main Stage
18:00
Conference Close
18:00 - 19:30
Networking Drinks Reception
Exhibition Hall
Group booking discounts available
Bring your team to the Strategic Rental Living Annual Conference for a day of learning, connection, and development.
Enjoy at 10% discount on group booking of 3 – 9 tickets
Enjoy a 20% discount on group booking of 10 tickets or more*
*NextGen Pathways group booking discount only available for 10 or more tickets
Contact [email protected] today to make a group bookings