Under One Roof: Programme

09:00 - 10:00

Registration and coffee

10:00 - 10:25

Welcome and housekeeping

10:30 - 11:15

Opening plenary

Reflecting on 25 years of Homeless Link

Join us for a reflective conversation looking back at Homeless Link’s 25‑year journey and the collective progress made across the homelessness sector. Speakers will explore key milestones, how the landscape has evolved, and what our shared impact means for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Speakers:
Jamie Burton, Chair of Trustees, Homeless Link
Rick Henderson, CEO, Homeless Link
Amanda Dubarry, CEO, Your Place

11:15 - 11:45

Break

11:45 - 13:00

Breakout sessions

Session details to be announced soon

Choose a session that explores a key aspect of homelessness policy and practice, led by services and sector experts sharing effective and innovative approaches from across the country.

13:00 - 14:00

Buffet lunch

14:00 - 15:15

Plenary session

Museum of Homelessness lived experience takeover

What can we learn from homelessness history that can help us get through today? The future is scary right now, but how can we change that? For the plenary, Museum of Homelessness will stage an exclusive adaptation of their smash hit show How to Survive the Apocalypse. This unforgettable experience draws on wisdoms from the grassroots - and from the street - to answer some of today's biggest questions. Together we will pay attention to our past, transcend the troubles of today and rewrite our collective futures. Please bring an object that means something important to you and an open heart.

15:15 - 15:45

Break

15:45 - 17:00

Breakout sessions

Session details to be announced soon

Choose a session that explores a key aspect of homelessness policy and practice, led by services and sector experts sharing effective and innovative approaches from across the country.

17:00

Close day one and hotel check-in

18:30 - 23:00

Excellence Awards Evening

Award presentations and dinner

We'll come together to celebrate the incredible achievements of our sector with a drinks reception and dinner. The evening will shine a spotlight on outstanding work as we proudly reveal and honour the winners of the Homeless Link Excellence Awards 2026.

Fireside chat

Building on the success of last year’s sessions, we’ll be hosting an informal and engaging policy discussion in the evening. Further details will be announced soon.

09:25 - 09:30

Welcome to day 2

09:30 - 10:45

Panel discussion

What's next in homelessness?

Our panel will discuss the future of homelessness in England, examining emerging challenges and opportunities for the sector. They will also reflect on the government’s new homelessness strategy and consider how likely it is to deliver meaningful change.

Speakers:
Bonnie Williams, CEO, Housing Justice
Rick Henderson, CEO, Homeless Link
More speakers be announced

10:45 - 11:15

Break

11:15 - 12:30

Breakout sessions

Session details to be announced soon.

Choose a session that explores a key aspect of homelessness policy and practice, led by services and sector experts sharing effective and innovative approaches from across the country.

12:30 - 13:30

Buffet lunch

13:30 - 14:45

Breakout sessions

Session details to be announced soon.

Choose a session that explores a key aspect of homelessness policy and practice, led by services and sector experts sharing effective and innovative approaches from across the country.

14:45

Close of the conference