About this Event
Join housing professionals from across the UK for a practical, insight-led seminar focused on how GIS is helping housing providers make better operational and strategic decisions.
Hosted by ODCGIS, this informal in-person event brings together housing associations, GIS specialists and sector experts to share real-world experiences, innovative approaches and practical solutions.
Following the success of our 2025 seminar, attended by more than 100 delegates from 57 housing associations, the 2026 event will explore how GIS supports:
· Asset and risk management
· Grounds maintenance
· Sustainability and decarbonisation
· Strategic planning
· Data capture and intelligence
· Operational efficiency and service delivery
· Data analysis for healthy homes
Expect engaging presentations, practical case studies, open discussion and valuable networking opportunities with peers facing similar challenges to you across the social housing sector.
Whether you already use GIS extensively or are exploring its potential, this seminar offers an excellent opportunity to learn, connect and exchange ideas.
Why attend?
· Hear directly from housing sector professionals
· Discover practical GIS applications and innovations
· Share experiences with peers and industry experts
· Build valuable sector connections
· Gain ideas you can apply within your organisation
A 90 second overview of the previous seminar
Agenda
?: 09:30 AM
Registration and Breakfast
?: 10:00 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Host: Craig Godwin, Managing Director - ODCGIS
?: 10:10 AM
Creating a Business Case for GIS
Host: Mark Bishop - A2 Dominion
?: 10:25 AM
Our GIS Journey
Host: Sam Duncan - Beyond Housing
?: 10:40 AM
GIS for Estate Insights
Host: Blake Lee-Woodward- Beyond Housing
?: 11:45 AM
Using GIS Across the Business
Host: Chris Holloway - Greatwell
?: 12:00 PM
Mapping Cottsway's Solar Panels
Host: Lynne Berry - Cottsway
?: 12:15 PM
Data Governance with UPRNs
Host: Michael Connell - Riverside
?: 02:15 PM
Healthy Homes Hub - programmes
Host: Jenny Danson - Healthy Homes
?: 02:30 PM
Climate Risk Analysis to Inform Retrofit
Host: Shaun Minton - Regenda
?: 02:45 PM
How is AI affecting GIS
Host: Laura Edwards - ODCGIS
?: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Networking, Drinks and Magic
?: 03:00 PM
Closing Summary
Host: Rick Thompson - ODCGIS
Event venue & nearby stays
thestudio..., 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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