Retrofit done right
The National Retrofit Conference 2027, takes place from 11-13 May at Excel London. It is the UK’s leading event dedicated to the retrofit challenge, co-located at Futurebuild 2027.
Curated by The Retrofit Academy CIC, this essential gathering brings together key players from local authorities, housing associations, contractors, and the wider built environment to explore the policies, innovations, and practical solutions driving large-scale decarbonisation of UK buildings. With an expanded conference programme and a dynamic exhibition of cutting-edge products, the event provides a focused space to connect, learn, and take action on delivering net-zero through retrofit.
Showcase your retrofit solutions, or connect with insights in 2027.

Connecting the retrofit community
The National Retrofit Conference attracts thousands of retrofit professionals, including senior teams from local authorities, housing associations, and social housing providers looking for proven solutions to scale retrofit delivery.
Also attending are architects, contractors, engineers, and training providers, all engaged in retrofit strategy and implementation. Part of the UK's built environment super event (Futurebuild, UK Construction Week, and the Stone & Surfaces Show), the event gives exhibitors access to a wider audience of 20,000+ built environment professionals.
Insights From Exhibitors and Speakers
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The National Retrofit Conference 2026, curated by The Retrofit Academy, brought together the leaders, policymakers and delivery partners responsible for transforming the UK’s homes at scale, with highlights including:
- Discussions about how the Government’s Warm Homes agenda and wider net zero commitments are being translated into practical delivery across the country
- A keynote address from Energy Consumers Minister, Martin McCluskey MP
- And much more
Catch up anytime, for free, with our on-demand recordings.
The Futurebuild Podcast: Retrofit Series
Bringing to you our brand-new Retrofit Series — a dedicated set of episodes delving into one of the most critical challenges and opportunities in the built environment. We’ll shine a light on the people, policies, and practical solutions driving progress in retrofitting existing buildings for a low-carbon future.
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Hear What Our Exhibitors Said
Innovate UK love to come to Futurebuild because it's one of those places that brings together the innovators, but also the big customers for a lot of innovation as well, for the future of building and retrofit.
Anyone sort of working on delivering retrofit in the UK usually comes to Futurebuild, so it's a great event for us.
We had an absolutely brilliant time - meeting old friends, making new connections and showcasing the big ideas and solutions needed for retrofit at scale.
Lots of really great ideas and innovation, and lots of new people to talk about all things retrofit.
A great few days with lots of conversations around the future of retrofit, sustainability and the industry as a whole.
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Why Exhibit?
Launch your new net-zero products, materials and innovations to a highly engaged audience seeking sustainable solutions at Futurebuild 2027.
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