Since its inception, the annual Housing 21 conference has always sought to bring together academics, professionals and sector practitioners to debate the key issues surrounding housing for older people.
Combining academic research and insights with examples of practical application, the conference creates an opportunity to discuss and debate issues whilst looking ahead with a future focus to become a catalyst for change.
The conference aims to harness the combined potential of those in the room to shine a spotlight on issues which may otherwise be disregarded or seen as too complex to challenge.
Typically held in each year in October at the Birmingham International Convention Centre (ICC), details of the upcoming event and speaker line up are traditionally announced here during the summer.
Housing 21 Conference 2026
The 2026 Housing 21 Conference has been confirmed to take place on Wednesday, 14 October at the Birmingham International Convention Centre (ICC).
Housing 21 Conference 2026
Beyond age: rethinking later life
Housing 21's past conferences
Take a look back at recent past conferences