HBF Future Talent Conference 2025 - Building sustainable futures in home building
27 February 2025 - The Studio, Birmingham
Early booking discount available until 22nd November 2024
The Home Builders Federation’s Future Talent Conference returns on 27 February 2025 at a new venue, with a new one-day format.
The event brings together industry’s ambitious early talent – including trainees, graduates and degree apprentices – for a packed day of insight and activities to support them in their careers.
The interactive conference programme features a mix of workshops, panel discussions and perspectives from leading industry experts.
Attendees will deepen their understanding of key challenges and opportunities facing the industry and enjoy a platform to engage with industry peers outside of their day-to-day roles.
Keynote Speakers
We are pleased to confirm two keynote speakers, Hashi Mohamed, Barrister and author at Landmark Chambers and Matthew Pratt, Redrow Chief Executive and Group Executive Director at Barratt Redrow.
Matthew Pratt, Redrow Chief Executive and Group Executive Director of Barratt Redrow, will be discussing his career experiences and change leadership
Hashi Mohamed, Author and Barrister at Landmark Chambers will share his personal journey to becoming a successful Barrister. He will explore what his own experiences can tell us about social mobility and inequality.
Further details on speakers will be announced soon!
Full day event - approximate timings
9.00 - Registration
17.30 - Conference close
Followed by networking reception
Dress Code: smart casual business attire
Ticket price includes a place at the conference, lunch, tea and coffee refreshments throughout the day and a place at the networking reception.
*Please note that delegates must be 18 and over to attend*
If you have any queries please contact events@house-builder.co.uk
Workshops
Building a positive reputation
Rianna Fry, HBF
This interactive session will introduce participants to the importance of reputation management and the role of communication in building, protecting and enhancing corporate reputation. Attendees will explore the key factors that influence reputation in the digital age, review case studies of reputation management done well, and draw lessons from examples of it done badly.
Through group discussion and hands-on exercises, participants will review opportunities to strengthen the home building industry’s reputation and reflect on their roles in shaping public perception.
BNG from policy to delivery
Rachel Danemann, HBF
This workshop considered the implications of the introduction of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain policies on development. From site selection, allocation, design and delivery BNG will impact your scheme. This workshop considered what factors you need to take into account and when.
Future Homes Standard
Networking reception
The conference will conclude with a networking reception, so delegates can build valuable connections and grow their professional networks.
All delegates are welcome to stay for the networking reception which is due to finish at approximately 18.30.
Networking reception kindly sponsored by Openreach
Early booking discount available until Friday 22nd November
| Description | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Booking - HBF Member | £192.00 (£160.00 excl. VAT) | |
| Early Booking - non-HBF Member | £300.00 (£250.00 excl. VAT) | |
| Standard - HBF Member | £252.00 (£210.00 excl. VAT) | Ticket available Nov. 23, 2024, 1 a.m. |
| Standard - non HBF Member | £360.00 (£300.00 excl. VAT) | Ticket available Nov. 23, 2024, 1 a.m. |
Speakers
Where
7 Cannon StreetBirmingham, B2 5EP
Sponsors
