Industry Sessions
Please see below for a list of our industry sessions taking place on Wednesday and Thursday of the festival. These sessions will all take place on the Innovation Stage at the times listed below. We advise that you register to attend these sessions in the registration portal or on the festival app.
Insurance considerations for the housing sector
Wednesday 4th: 1.00pm - 1.20pm
Insurance Considerations for the Housing Sector" explores the critical role of insurance in safeguarding assets and managing risks within the housing market. This discussion covers key areas such as risk assessment and adapting to regulatory changes including provision of housing whilst adopting sustainable building solutions.
Attendees will gain insights into managing insurance needs to protect against liabilities, property damage, and unforeseen events such as the rise of natural weather events. For Approved Housing Bodies, understanding these considerations is important for informed decision-making and achieving long-term success in the housing sector.
Breakfast Networking Session – Hosted by BHP Insurance
Thursday 5th: 8.00am - 8.45am
It’s all about connections and conversations at our BHP Insurance: Breakfast Networking Session. In our 20 minutes session, we’ll have a welcome speech by Martina, BHP Insurance video segment, and breakfast while mingling with fellow attendees.
Session Agenda:
• Welcome
• Video
• Breakfast & networking
AXA EssentiALL: how inclusive insurance can help bridge the protection gaps for the greatest number of people
Thursday 5th: 1.00pm - 1.30pm
In Europe, a growing number of households are facing increasing financial vulnerabilities due to the rising cost of living, forcing them to arbitrage their budget and expenditure more frequently. Insurance and financial protection are increasingly part of these arbitrations, and if not managed carefully, they can jeopardize households' financial resilience and well-being. In the UK, one in five adults are reducing their insurance coverage to save money or because they cannot afford it. In France, a country where home insurance is mandatory for tenants, it is estimated that up to one in ten social housing tenants lack home insurance.
A growing quarter of people in Europe are either un(der) or ill-insured and do not have equal access to insurance products and services, or if they do, it is not always fitted to their needs.
This session will explore solutions to offer more affordable and accessible insurance products and services for low to middle-income customers, including in the social housing space.
AXA EssentiALL is AXA's inclusive insurance business unit whose mission is to ensure underserved customers around the world gain access to protection for their families, businesses and communities.
Community 3.0: Placemaking in the Age of AI
Thursday 5th: 1.50pm - 2.10pm
Step into the future of community development through real-world case studies from Peabody Trust and Aster Group. See how AI-powered neighbourhood concierges and automated engagement tools are breaking down barriers to participation while preserving the human touch that communities need.
This session reveals practical approaches to implementing intelligent digital services that both delight residents and address pressing operational challenges—from multilingual support to personalised content creation. Join us to explore how the strategic application of AI is redefining what inclusive, responsive community spaces can be, and leave with actionable insights to bring Community 3.0 to life in your organisation today.
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