Retrofit, Obviously! - A Shared Vision for a Strong Retrofit System
About this Event
Retrofit matters. Obviously.
Retrofit, Obviously! is the National Retrofit Hub's first national summit, bringing together policymakers, community organisations, local authorities, housing providers, industry, finance, health, academia, and SMEs.
Hosted at Tipping Point East in London's Royal Docks, this free one-day event is designed to move the conversation beyond individual projects and towards a retrofit system that works for everyone.
Event agenda
9:00am - Registration, refreshments and networking
10:00am - Conference opens with keynote speakers, the National Retrofit Hub's vision for a shared retrofit system, panel discussions
1:00pm to 2:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm - Choose one of two interactive strands:
- Health & Homes
- Procurement & Social Value
Each strand follows the same format:
- Research presentations and Q&A
- Policy insights and practical tools through presentations and panel discussions
- Real-world case studies and interactive workshops
4:30pm - Collective call to action
5:00pm - Conference closes
5:00pm to 7:00pm - Optional drinks reception and networking
What else to expect
- The latest research, practical tools and real-world case studies
- The opportunity to explore Tipping Point East with Material Cultures, Yes Make and Resolve Collective
- Networking with leaders from communities, government, housing, local authorities, industry, and academia
Places are free but limited.
We're committed to making Retrofit, Obviously! as accessible as possible.
- Tipping Point East is fully wheelchair accessible.
- British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation will be provided throughout all talks, working sessions and the evening networking reception.
This event is curated and delivered in partnership with , our communications and engagement partner. Zetteler has helped shape the programme and conversations to ensure the summit brings together the people, ideas and collaborations needed to accelerate retrofit across the UK.
With thanks to 'Retrofit, Obviously!' event partners, , and event supporters including , , and .
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration, refreshments and networking
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Conference begins
Info: The morning session will include a welcome from the National Retrofit Hub, a shared vision for the future of retrofit, keynote addresses from senior industry and political leaders, and a panel discussion.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Afternoon parallel sessions
Info: Delegates will choose between two themed strands (Health & Homes, or Procurement & Social Value).
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Collective call to action
Info: Bringing everyone back together to reflect on the day's discussions and identify the actions needed to build a stronger, more joined-up retrofit system.
🕑: 05:00 PM
Conference closes
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Drinks reception and networking (Optional)
Info: A full agenda and speaker line-up will be shared with registered delegates ahead of the event.
Where is it happening?
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