Beyond Age: Rethinking Later Life Conference

Join a welcoming conference to challenge ageism, rethink retirement, and explore how tech and work are shaping inclusive ageing.
About this Event

Get Ready for the Housing 21 Beyond Age: Rethinking Later Life Conference !

Join us in person for an exciting day filled with insights, networking and debate at the Housing 21 Conference 2026.

Combining academic research and insights with examples of practical application, the conference creates an opportunity to discuss the issues around older people's housing whilst looking ahead with a future focus to become a catalyst for change.

Book your tickets now to be involved in a fantastic conference.

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM
Registration and welcome drinks
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome
Host: Dr Bruce Moore
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Keynote Speaker
Host: Professor Martin Hyde, British Society of Gerontology
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Making intergenerational communities
Host: Chair: Charlotte Cook, Winkworth Sherwood

Info: Featuring speakers from Housing LIN, Intergenerational England

🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:10 PM
Break
🕑: 12:10 PM - 01:10 PM
Time to retire the retirement concept?
Host: Chair: TBC

Info: Featuring speakers from University of Birmingham, CBRE and the University of Leicester

🕑: 01:10 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch and networking

Info: Lunch provided

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
AI - Artificial Intelligence in Housing
Host: Chair: TBC

Info: Featuring speakers from WiRL, Swansea University and Housing AI

🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Summary and close

Info: A round up of the day's key points and discussions

🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Drinks reception

Info: End the day with a sociable drink and some networking