The National Retrofit Conference 2026 curated by The Retrofit Academy brings together the leaders, policymakers and delivery partners responsible for transforming the UK’s homes at scale. Taking place from 12–14 May at Excel London as part of Futurebuild 2026, the three-day programme will explore how the Government’s Warm Homes agenda and wider net zero commitments are being translated into practical delivery across the country. With a keynote address from Energy Consumers Minister Martin McCluskey MP, alongside senior voices from government, city regions and industry, the conference will provide a vital platform for collaboration, investment and innovation as the UK accelerates large-scale retrofit and energy efficiency upgrades.
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National Retrofit Conference60 minsHow can the UK deliver warm, affordable homes to meet Net Zero targets in a cost-of-living crisis? Leaders from government and industry examine how retrofit at scale can reduce fuel poverty, cut carbo …Speaker
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National Retrofit Conference45 minsTwelve months ago, then Minister for Energy Consumers Miatta Fahnbulleh told the National Retrofit Conference: “Get ready to scale up!” Have we been able to respond to that challenge over the past yea …
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National Retrofit Conference60 minsThe launch of the £15 billion Warm Homes Plan was the next step in realising the vision laid out in the Labour Party’s election manifesto. But delivering the Plan comes with significant challenges ran …
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National Retrofit Conference60 minsWe cannot rely on grant funding alone. To truly scale retrofit, we must make it an attractive and investable opportunity for private finance. This session explores how sector frontrunners are developi …
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National Retrofit Conference60 minsQuality is what makes retrofit work - for people, homes and the planet. This session explores how we can raise standards across assessment, design, and delivery to ensure projects meet performance tar …Speaker
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National Retrofit Conference60 minsThis session brings together innovators from the north of the UK to outline their strategies for tackling fuel poverty, improving housing quality, and scaling retrofit delivery.
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National Retrofit Conference60 minsHear how local and city-wide initiatives in the capital are improving homes, cutting emissions, and shaping a model for successful delivery.
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National Retrofit Conference60 minsGM Mayor Andy Burnham has been leading a Retrofit Taskforce to kickstart large-scale retrofit. Hear about what’s been achieved, the challenges faced, and lessons learned. Chair and introduction: Mark …Speaker
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National Retrofit Conference60 minsWith some of the UK’s oldest housing stock and largest cities, the English Midlands is at the heart of the national retrofit challenge. This session considers what’s happening and what’s planned in bo …Speaker
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National Retrofit Conference60 minsThe Bristol City Leap Partnership is widely seen as a model of excellence for public/private partnership. Bristol is also often seen as a pioneering green city. This sessions considers what’s been ach …
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National Retrofit Conference60 minsThe Big Retrofit Challenge is a ground breaking competition co-hosted by Futurebuild, Innovate UK, and the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG). This initiative is designed to unearth pioneering …JudgePitcher
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National Retrofit Conference45 minsThe industry’s biggest challenges - delays, cost overruns, and disputes - aren’t just technical problems; they’re collaboration failures. Discover how innovative contracting and procurement models, co …
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National Retrofit Conference60 minsResidents are the ultimate retrofit stakeholders - yet too often they feel that home energy upgrades are done to them, not with them. How can we rethink engagement to empower tenants through two-way d …
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National Retrofit Conference60 minsThe technical solutions for net zero already exist - but what’s missing are the tools, frameworks, and ways of working to deliver them at scale, speed, and cost. In 2023, Innovate UK’s Net Zero Heat t …