In-person
Governance Conference, Environmental, Social and Governance Conference, Tec in Housing Conference, Insurance Sector Update With ABI, The Housing Bill and Beyond, SFHA 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM), Scottish Rural & Islands Housing Conference, Finance Conference, Energy and Net Zero Conference, Factoring Conference.
1 September, The Studio, Glasgow
This conference will provide an opportunity for both staff and governing body members who attend to network with peers from across the country and come away with fresh ideas and different perspectives. This will include shared experiences from governance specialists; regulators and other RSLs – offering delegates an insightful and widespread perspective. The program for this years Goverance Conference will be available in the coming months. To keep up to date, follow us on social media.
14 September, The Studio, Glasgow
ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance is a way in which RSL's can measure heir sustainability and a their impact on communities and the environment.
Join colleagues from across the country to discuss ESG issues and the opportunities these present for RSL's.
Look out for updates on the programme, coming soon.
19 September, 10:00-17:00
Our home should be a place to relax, to feel safe, comfortable, and in control. Digital technology offers the potential to enable more people of all ages and abilities to live well and safely at home.
Join the event which will promote the heart of technology in housing. We welcome housing, health and social care providers committed to improving the quality of life of our tenants through tech. Promoting the human story of technology in housing and highlight the connections and benefits of technology for health, wellbeing, and independence.
21 September, Online Webinar
Insurance premiums have been increasing significantly across the sector and the market of insurance providers is shrinking. SFHA members have been advising us of occasions where there have been just a single response to insurance tenders. With the implications of under insurance - or any inability to procure appropriate insurance - significant for our members, SFHA is bringing together sector experts in this one-off webinar.
4 October, The Studio, Glasgow
The next housing bill is currently planned for autumn this year, come along to the conference to hear about changes and new legislation.
Programme coming soon.
11 October, Online Webinar
Our speaker this for this years AGM will be Emma Congreve, Economist and Deputy Director at the Fraser of Allander Institute. Emma's work at the Institute is focussed on policy analysis, covering a wide range of areas of social and economic policy.
Emma is an experienced economist and has previously held roles as a senior economist at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and as an economic adviser within the Scottish Government.
Her particular area of expertise is economic policy relating to low income households. She also has a background in a range of policy areas, including local government finance and environment and agricultural economic policy.
31 October - 2 November, Stirling Court Hotel
The conference is a must-attend for rural housing association leaders and board members and covers a range of topical issues concerning rural housing and communities in Scotland. As ever, the conference aims to update and inform delegates of the changes and initiatives that are taking place and to provide an opportunity for frank and open debate.
The pre-conference RIHAF meeting for RIHAF members will take place on Tuesday 31 October 2023.
14 & 15 November, MacDonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore
Following a challenging few years for the sector and its tenants, the cost-of-living crisis is adding pressure to existing commitments such as meeting the costs of net zero, building new affordable homes and ensuring existing homes meet high standards.
At this years’ finance conference, we will discuss each of these competing priorities and how we can meet the challenge as a sector.
28 November, The Studio, Glasgow
In the midst of a global energy crisis and climate emergency, the dual challenge of reducing fuel poverty while also reducing our impact on the environment has become an urgent priority.
SFHA’s 2023 Energy and Net Zero Conference will explore solutions to the affordable warmth challenges, which many will face this winter, alongside the support needed to deliver the transition to net zero in a fair and just way.
6 December, The Studio, Glasgow
An SFHA, SHARE and GWSF partnership forms the Scottish Factoring Network which provides support for housing practitioners and social housing organisations that are involved in delivering factoring services to owners.
The conference will update delegates on policy and legal developments through strategic plenary sessions and share pragmatic operational advice, with a selection of practical workshops.
The conference offers an excellent opportunity for delegates to network with others working in factoring from across the country as well as to hear expert opinion on issues surrounding factoring in person.
