Diary Dates

17 - 19 September 2008
Annual Conference and Social Housing Exhibition
National Housing Federation
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We have seen some incredible developments in the social housing sector since the last Annual Conference including the establishment of the Homes and Communities Agency, the new regulator and the Housing Bill. This year's event will mirror all these developments and will give you an opportunity to help shape our future in social housing.
Venue: ICC, Birmingham
t: 020 7067 1066
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20 October 2008
Tackling Empty Homes Conference
CAPITA Conferences
The number of empty and abandoned properties throughout the UK poses a huge challenge for housing professionals working to bring them back into use. As the number of empty properties rise across the county, the need for urgent and effective measures to curb this increase is greater than ever.
Location: Central London
t: 020 7808 5301
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22 October 2008
Delivering control, visibility and efficiency through automated Purchase-to-Pay.
PfH and EGS are hosting a seminar to launch a new e-procurement system that has been designed to create long-term efficiencies and meet the recommendations set out in the Audit Commission's 'Better Buys' report.
The event is an opportunity to find out how the system will affect your bottom line and improve supplier relationships. Attendees will hear case studies from suppliers and users, and hear the views of Janet Williams, the author of the 'Better Buys' report.
Venue: Regents College, London
The event is free of charge.
e: info@procurementforhousing.co.uk

22 - 23 October 2008
Northern Regeneration Summit
The Northern Regeneration Exhibition is a free-to-attend event which provides a platform for Public and Private sector professionals to meet and explore business, investment and development opportunities in the North of England.
Venue: Manchester Central, Manchester
t: 020 8267 4011
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27 - 28 January 2009
NHMF Maintenance Conference
National Housing Maintenance Forum
A conference devoted to housing maintenance and run by maintenance professionals. It covers strategic issues and provides a focus for networking and promoting best practice.
Location: Stratford upon Avon
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PfH Workshop Programme
Full details of the PfH Workshop Programme can be found here.