Join the homelessness and supported housing sector for this two-day conference packed with opportunities to connect with sector colleagues, enhance your skills, and discover excellent practice in homelessness support and prevention.
Why attend?
It's important to take a step back from the day-to-day to to understand the wider impact of your work in homelessness. There will be valuable opportunities at this conference to network, problem-solve with your peers, and learn about effective homelessness prevention strategies.
You'll gain practical ideas on how to improve your services, and will leave the conference feeling inspired and motivated to collaborate towards a future without homelessness.
Timings for the conference:
Day one of the conference will run from 10.30am - 5pm, with registrations and refreshments available from 9.30am.
For those staying hotel rooms will be available for check in from 5pm and our Awards Drinks Reception and Dinner will take place from 7pm.
Day two of the conference will run from 9.30am - 2.30pm, with post conference refreshments and networking available until 3.15pm for those who would like it.
Speakers will include:
- Charlotte Talbott, CEO, Emmaus UK
- Minnie Rahman, CEO, Praxis
- Kerry Douglas Author, keynote speaker and Lived Experience Consultant
- Adam Pemberton Wickham, CEO, AKT
- Juha Kahila, Head Of International Affairs, Y Foundation
- Phil Kerry, CEO, New Horizons Youth Centre
- Lucy Campbell, Head of Multiple Disadvantage Service Transformation and Domestic Abuse Organisational Lead, Single Homeless Project
- Hashi Mohamed, Barrister, broadcaster and author of People Like Us and A Home of One’s Own (invited)
Day one will focus on homelessness in 2025, including:
- Current trends in homelessness support services
- Ways to best support people experiencing homelessness
- The Homeless Link Excellence Awards ceremony and Gala dinner to recognise and celebrate the hard work of the sector.
Day two will focus on homelessness in 2035, including:
- Future goals for the homelessness sector
- Practical prevention strategies
- Sustainable housing solutions for all.
There will be lots of opportunities to attend training sessions, showcases of the sector achievements, and reflective practice discussions to enhance your confidence, skills and knowledge.
Who is this event for
This event is tailored for voluntary sector and local authority staff within the homelessness and supported housing sectors. Staff at all seniority levels are encouraged to attend.
Ticket prices
| Early bird ticket (book by 7th April) | Advanced ticket (book by 15th May) | Last chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member rate - including awards dinner and accommodation | £365 | £395 | £405 |
| Member rate - without awards dinner or accommodation | £230 | £245 | £275 |
| Non-member rate - including awards dinner and accommodation | £440 | £475 | £485 |
| Non-member rate - without awards dinner or accommodation | £305 | £340 | £350 |
All shortlisted entries for Homeless Link's 2025 Excellence Awards will receive subsidised tickets. Every shortlisted entry will have one place at this two-day, cross-sector event for £295, with unlimited further places at £365.
This generous support from St-Martins-in-the-Fields Charity highlights the vital role that frontline workers play in delivering effective support to people experiencing homelessness.
Attendees of Homeless Link's latest conference said:
"The whole event was really informative and inspirational, I came away with my brain buzzing with ideas to implement within my team."
"The speakers were brilliant, I feel they covered the breadth of our sector perfectly ... By far the most engaging conference I've been to."
"A very thought provoking, informative and enjoyable day, which will be of great help in my role."Book your place