Our Leader's Events are a unique space for chairs and chief executives to come together to talk, network, learn and be inspired.

Tuesday 28 January, 11am-3pm

NCVO, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL.

Leader's Events are a unique space for chairs and chief executives to come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities as organisations committed to place-shaping.  The purpose of this event is:

• To give leaders the space to talk about their challenges and ambitions with those who share their commitment to place-shaping.
• To help leaders continue to build their network of place-shaping peers from across the country.
• For PlaceShapers to understand our members’ priorities and challenges so we can advocate for you with government and stakeholders.

Agenda

11am – arrivals, refreshments and networking

Grab a drink, chat to your peers, and settle in for the event.

11.15am – welcome and opening remarks

Carol Carter – Chief Executive of Origin.

Matthew Walker – Chief Executive of Leeds Federated and Chair of PlaceShapers.

11.30am – How do we best influence the Spending Review?  

Catherine Ryder – Chief Executive of PlaceShapers.

Catherine will lead a discussion on the risks and opportunities of the upcoming Spending Review and what the contribution of PlaceShapers should be to the debate.

12pm – What are the challenges and opportunities of being a place-shaper in today’s environment?

With contributions from:

Jacqui Bateson – Chair of Eastend Homes.

Simon Wilson – Chief Executive of Pioneer.

James Walder – Chief Executive of North Star.

The panel will share how external factors, such as changing housing need and the pressure faced by local authorities and other providers, are influencing their place-shaping work. Matthew Walker will chair a discussion on how leaders see their place-shaping role changing in the future, including where they would like to be more ambitious.

1pm – Lunch and networking

Get a sandwich, reflect on the morning, and get ready for the afternoon.

1.45pm – Are we ambitious enough in our approach to collaboration and place?

With contributions from:

Cath Purdy – Chief Executive of South Lakes Housing.

Gary Fulford – Chief Executive of WHG.

Wendy Evans-Hendrick – Chief Executive of Orwell.

Andrew Smith – Chief Executive of Havebury.

The panel will share their experience on how they collaborate at a local level, with local authorities, other housing associations, and other partners, and the possibilities and challenges collaboration brings. Matthew Walker will chair a discussion about whether we are ambitious enough about collaboration at a local level, whether partnership working could help us do more, what we can learn from housing partnerships, and what role PlaceShapers can play in facilitating collaboration.

2.45pm – Reflections on the challenges for chairs and chief executives and thoughts on the day

Vicky Bonner – Chair of Origin.

Matthew Walker – Chief Executive of Leeds Federated and Chair of PlaceShapers.

3.00pm – Close

Leader's Events are limited to chief executives and chairs of PlaceShapers member organisations.