Event Date
Venue
Crowne Plaza Newcastle
Hawthorn Square
Forth Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3SA
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With thanks to our speakers and sponsors, this flagship event will bring together leaders in housing, health and social care to explore forward-thinking housing innovations for older people, share SHAPE Exchange insights, and highlight national and regional developments shaping healthier, more connected communities.
Overview
We’re delighted to be hosting two conferences in early 2026, with events in Newcastle on 24th February and Bristol on 12th March. Learn more about our Bristol event here, or dive into the full Newcastle programme below.
The Housing LIN Conference 2026 in Newcastle invites delegates to look ahead with purpose and help shape our homes for age, community and health. Anchored by the latest developments from the SHAPE Exchange programme, this forward-looking event explores what it truly means to design and deliver housing that enables people to live well as they age.
As we gather on 24th February, leaders from housing, health, and social care will come together to examine how inclusive, care-ready homes and age-friendly neighbourhoods can transform the experience of later life. Including expert speakers, interactive sessions and opportunities for cross-sector learning, the conference will highlight the evidence, insights and practical approaches that help us:
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Design for our ageing future by developing housing and environments that anticipate changing needs, support independence and promote dignity throughout later life.
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Build our community futures by strengthening collaboration across sectors, ensuring that residents, practitioners, policymakers and communities co-create places where people feel connected and supported.
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Advance our healthy futures by applying research, technology and design solutions that enhance wellbeing, prevent ill-health and create homes that enable people to thrive.
From technology-enabled care to adaptable design and community-centred planning, the Newcastle conference offers a platform to explore how we can collectively build healthier, more connected futures.
We’re delighted to be hosting two conferences in early 2026, with events in Newcastle on 24th February and Bristol on 12th March. Learn more about our Bristol event here, or dive into the full Newcastle programme below.
The Housing LIN Conference 2026 in Newcastle invites delegates to look ahead with purpose and help shape our homes for age, community and health. Anchored by the latest developments from the SHAPE Exchange programme, this forward-looking event explores what it truly means to design and deliver housing that enables people to live well as they age.
As we gather on 24th February, leaders from housing, health, and social care will come together to examine how inclusive, care-ready homes and age-friendly neighbourhoods can transform the experience of later life. Including expert speakers, interactive sessions and opportunities for cross-sector learning, the conference will highlight the evidence, insights and practical approaches that help us:
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Design for our ageing future by developing housing and environments that anticipate changing needs, support independence and promote dignity throughout later life.
-
Build our community futures by strengthening collaboration across sectors, ensuring that residents, practitioners, policymakers and communities co-create places where people feel connected and supported.
-
Advance our healthy futures by applying research, technology and design solutions that enhance wellbeing, prevent ill-health and create homes that enable people to thrive.
From technology-enabled care to adaptable design and community-centred planning, the Newcastle conference offers a platform to explore how we can collectively build healthier, more connected futures.
Programme
09:00 – 09:50
Registration, refreshments and networking
09:50 – 10:00
Welcome and opening remarks
10:00 – 10:30
Keynote Address
North East Combined Authority Mayor (invited)
Shaping Our Ageing Future – Sector Showcase
10:30 – 11:00
- School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University
- Elders Council of Newcastle
11:00 – 11:45
Networking, exhibitions and refreshments
Shaping Our Housing Futures – Sector Showcase
11:45 – 12:45
Chair: Jeremy Porteus, CEO, Housing LIN
- P+HS Architects
- PROCare Ltd
12:45 – 14:00
Lunch, exhibitions and networking
Shaping Our Community Futures – Sector Showcase
14:00 – 15:00
Chair: Lois Beech, Consultancy and Partnerships Manager
- AtkinsRéalis
- Housing LIN Consultancy/ARUP
- Local Area Coordination Network
15:00 – 15:30
Networking, exhibitions and refreshments
Shaping Our Healthy Futures
15:30 – 16:30
Chair: Jeremy Porteus, CEO, Housing LIN
- Tunstall Healthcare
- Royal Society for Public Health
16:30 – 16:55
Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) (invited)
16:55 – 17:00
Chair’s summary and close
09:00 – 09:50
Registration, refreshments and networking
09:50 – 10:00
Welcome and opening remarks
10:00 – 10:30
Keynote Address
North East Combined Authority Mayor (invited)
Shaping Our Ageing Future – Sector Showcase
10:30 – 11:00
- School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University
- Elders Council of Newcastle
11:00 – 11:45
Networking, exhibitions and refreshments
Shaping Our Housing Futures – Sector Showcase
11:45 – 12:45
Chair: Jeremy Porteus, CEO, Housing LIN
- P+HS Architects
- PROCare Ltd
12:45 – 14:00
Lunch, exhibitions and networking
Shaping Our Community Futures – Sector Showcase
14:00 – 15:00
Chair: Lois Beech, Consultancy and Partnerships Manager
- AtkinsRéalis
- Housing LIN Consultancy/ARUP
- Local Area Coordination Network
15:00 – 15:30
Networking, exhibitions and refreshments
Shaping Our Healthy Futures
15:30 – 16:30
Chair: Jeremy Porteus, CEO, Housing LIN
- Tunstall Healthcare
- Royal Society for Public Health
16:30 – 16:55
Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) (invited)
16:55 – 17:00
Chair’s summary and close
Why attend?
Networking: Join 200+ housing with care industry leaders, local authority commissioners, investors, architects, and operators of social housing for older people. You’ll also meet partners from the construction, housing, health, social care and technology sectors.
Inspiration: Engage with experts as they explore the latest strategies for creating age-friendly housing and communities and building technology-enabled, caring environments for older people.
Insights: Gain valuable knowledge on boosting the supply of affordable housing and communities for our ageing population.
With a line-up of headline speakers, sector showcase sessions, exhibition and networking space, register for your FREE place now.
Networking: Join 200+ housing with care industry leaders, local authority commissioners, investors, architects, and operators of social housing for older people. You’ll also meet partners from the construction, housing, health, social care and technology sectors.
Inspiration: Engage with experts as they explore the latest strategies for creating age-friendly housing and communities and building technology-enabled, caring environments for older people.
Insights: Gain valuable knowledge on boosting the supply of affordable housing and communities for our ageing population.
With a line-up of headline speakers, sector showcase sessions, exhibition and networking space, register for your FREE place now.
Consent for Photography and Filming
By registering for and/or attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photography, audio and video recordings may be taken during the event. These materials may be used by Housing LIN for promotional purposes, including but not limited to use on websites, social media, newsletters, and other marketing materials.
If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify the registration desk upon arrival.
By registering for and/or attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photography, audio and video recordings may be taken during the event. These materials may be used by Housing LIN for promotional purposes, including but not limited to use on websites, social media, newsletters, and other marketing materials.
If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify the registration desk upon arrival.
Terms & Conditions
Important notice: the conference is provided free of charge to those registered in advance to attend and who subsequently attend. However, we reserve the right to charge those who register and subsequently fail to attend for the full cost of a conference place. This is due to the LIN incurring irrecoverable costs based on numbers of those registered in advance to attend. Non-attenders will be invoiced and pursued for payment. By registering you unreservedly accept these terms and conditions. The cost of the 2026 conference is £250 plus VAT per head.
Important notice: the conference is provided free of charge to those registered in advance to attend and who subsequently attend. However, we reserve the right to charge those who register and subsequently fail to attend for the full cost of a conference place. This is due to the LIN incurring irrecoverable costs based on numbers of those registered in advance to attend. Non-attenders will be invoiced and pursued for payment. By registering you unreservedly accept these terms and conditions. The cost of the 2026 conference is £250 plus VAT per head.