Programme of Events

Plan ahead


Read on for the full programme of events for 10-13 March. With so much going on, we thought we'd help you plan your schedule by picking out a few highlights below:

Monday 10 March


  • Official opening of exhibition
  • Lord Provost of Aberdeen civic reception

Tuesday 11 March


  • Ministerial address by Stewart Maxwell MSP, Minister for Communities and Sport
  • Breakout sessions including Tooling up for anti-social behaviour, I am Not a Number - Getting Support Right and Market Advantage- Delivering the Right Product
  • A Keynote session on Broader Horizons - the European Dimension by Brian Rowntree, Vice President, CECODHAS

Wednesday 12 March


  • Breakout sessions including Delivering carbon zero homes, Money Matters and Meeting the demand for social housing in Scotland
  • CIH address and presentation of Malcolm Smith trophy by Sarah Webb, Chief Executive, CIH
  • A Keynote session on addressing the future of community based housing associations

Thursday 13 March


  • Breakout sessions including Getting more for our money, Changing demographics - what it means for housing, Getting the Mix Right and Healthy Communities for a Healthy Scotland
  • A Keynote session on 'Unlocking Land for Affordable Housing' by Lesley Riddoch
  • Plenary sessions 'How to do it for less', chaired by Lesley Riddoch and addressing issues around whether we 'Can deliver 2012?'