Double the delight, single purchase: Two exciting events bundled together for one ticket price.
Attendees of Futurebuild Arena at London Excel from March 4th-6th will have access to the National Retrofit Conference with a single ticket. This dual event is set to address critical challenges in the built environment, offering attendees the opportunity to gain actionable insights, strategies, and collaborations that will shape the future.
In association with The Edge and sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric, the CPD-accredited Futurebuild Arena Programme will host a series of thought-provoking sessions concentrating on circularity, social justice, and fair use of resources. A distinguished lineup of industry leaders will dissect the steps necessary to achieve targets within one, five, and ten years, providing visitors with actionable insights.
Day 1 will emphasize the integration of circularity in the built environment, with Chair Tina Paillet of RICS and Circotrade discussing the implementation of a circular economy. Meanwhile, Sophie Thomas from etsaW Venture will explore innovative material reuse.
Day 2 will focus on sustainability, social justice, and transition. Baroness Young of Old Scone will chair a debate on the need for a land-use framework, while Dani Arribas-Bel from the Alan Turing Institute and Stephen Hill of C2O futureplanners delve into the polycrisis of fixing housing, climate, nature, and health.
Day 3 will concentrate on implementing sustainable solutions with discussions led by David Partridge and Jess Hrivnak on the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard. The final day will also feature Smith Mordak and Dr Emily Nurse considering whether the current efforts are sufficient.
For detailed speaker information and the entire Futurebuild Arena programme, visit the provided link.
Simultaneously, the National Retrofit Conference, sponsored by Sustainable Building Services, will take place alongside Futurebuild 2025. With the main theme of Regenerating Our Cities and Regions, the conference delivers practical, actionable solutions to advance retrofit programmes.
Day 1 will explore leadership, innovation, and skills, featuring presentations on achieving a net-zero future in global cities and Labour's net-zero vision and strategies. Panel discussions will tackle various topics such as the Warm Homes Plan, State of the Nation - Retrofitting for a Sustainable Future, Leadership in Retrofitting - Driving Change Across Cities and Regions, and Skills and Workforce Development.
Day 2 will focus on scaling up retrofit efforts to meet decarbonization targets, featuring sessions on driving standards and volume in the large-scale retrofit market, retrofitting done right at scale, and economic models and financing strategies for attracting investors.
Day 3 will focus on community-led retrofit solutions and financial innovations, including discussions on EPC Reform and community-led retrofit that redefines retrofit at scale.
For more information on the speakers and the entire National Retrofit Conference programme, visit the provided link.
"Futurebuild Arena and National Retrofit Conference mark a pivotal moment as we celebrate 20 years of driving sustainability in the built environment," said Martin Hurn, Event Director at Futurebuild. "These events will inspire all to confront the urgency of the climate crisis and provide actionable solutions that will have a real, tangible impact. With five years to 2030, decisive action is necessary. The National Retrofit Conference exemplifies the collaboration needed to tackle retrofitting challenges and drive progress across the sector."
Register for Futurebuild 2025 to be part of the change.
- The Futurebuild Arena Programme, held from March 4th-6th at London Excel, is focusing on critical challenges in the built environment, including circularity, social justice, and environmental science.
- In the National Retrofit Conference, attendees can expect to gain insights and strategies on advancing retrofit programmes for healthier homes and sustainable cities.
- During Day 2 of the Futurebuild Arena, industry leaders will discuss the polycrisis of fixing housing, climate, nature, and health, demonstrating the intersection of technology and lifestyle with home-and-garden improvements.
- On Day 3 of the National Retrofit Conference, discussions will center on community-led retrofit solutions and financial innovations, highlighting the role of history in implementing sustainable practices.
