National Retrofit Conference 2027
20,700+
Built environment professionals attend Futurebuild
2,000+
National Retrofit Conference seminar attendees
80+
Leading brands showcase their retrofit solutions
60+
National Retrofit Conference speakers

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.

  • Nationa Retrofit Conference Seminar
  • National Retrofit Conference Roundtable
  • Transform-ER Stand
  • Selvin Brown - National Retrofit Conference
  • Retrofit Academy Awards 2026

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

national retrofit conference on-demand

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 National Retrofit Conference 2026
  • Martin McCluskey at Futurebuild
  • Mete Coban at Futurebuild
  • Futurebuild Podcast Episode 40
  • The Futurebuild Podcast Episode 27
  • The Futurebuild Episode 25

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.

Subscribe now to stay connected with the forefront of sustainable innovation.

 

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.

Mike Pitts
Deputy Director (Heat and Buildings) |  Innovate UK

Anyone sort of working on delivering retrofit in the UK usually comes to Futurebuild, so it's a great event for us.

Lucy Lyons
CEO |  Kestrix
We had an absolutely brilliant time - meeting old friends, making new connections and showcasing the big ideas and solutions needed for retrofit at scale.
Emily Braham
Director |  Transform-ER

Lots of really great ideas and innovation, and lots of new people to talk about all things retrofit.

Claire Brown
Senior Consultant |  Retrofit Information, Support & Expertise (RISE)

A great few days with lots of conversations around the future of retrofit, sustainability and the industry as a whole.

Shannon Walker
Operations Director |  Crawford & Co Surveyors

 


 

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