About the conference
Join the Welsh Zero Carbon Hwb and the Good Homes Alliance in Cardiff on 17th March for a day of collaboration, learning and discussion focused on accelerating progress towards zero carbon homes in Wales.
The Welsh Zero Carbon Hwb conference brings together housing associations, local authorities and partners from across Wales to explore practical ways to deliver healthier, low‑carbon homes. This event will highlight projects and tools supported by the Hwb, share experiences from across the sector and connect professionals working to improve the energy performance of homes.
Throughout the day, you will:
- hear from keynote speakers linking policy to practice
- take part in discussions on health and wellbeing, data and evidence, and workforce and skills
- explore barriers, challenges and opportunities through interactive workshops
- gain insights from Hwb delivery partners and the steering group
- network with peers and build new partnerships
Programme
10:00 Welcome from co-chairs
- Laura Broderick, Programme Director, Good Homes Alliance
- Elfed Roberts, Head of Sustainability & Innovation, Codi Group
10:15 Keynote speaker
- Rhiannon Phillips, Head of Residential Decarbonisation & Strategy, Welsh Government
10:30 Session 1: Better Outcomes for Communities & Social Tenants
- Chaired by Laura Broderick, Programme Director, Good Homes Alliance
- Tom Boome, Head of Technical, Innovation and Climate, Clwyd Alyn
- Menna Thomas, Policy Officer, Public Health Wales
- Amanda Lawrence, Vice-Chair, TPAS Cymru
- Dan Bowers, Head of Psychology, University of South Wales
11:15 Break
11:40 Session 2: How Data Can Help Achieve Net Zero
- Chaired by Darren Hatton, Head of Housing Standards, Welsh Government
- Ieuan Davies, Analyst ‑Data & Analytics, Energy Saving Trust
- Rob Nash, Head of Energy Performance, xRI
- Dominic Margetson, Marketing Director, Optimise AI
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Welcome to afternoon session
13:35 Session 3: Heat Networks as Solutions for Low-Carbon Homes
- Chaired by Tom Boome, Head of Technical, Innovation and Climate, Clwyd Alyn
- Ben Guest, Managing Director, Chirpy Heat
- Nick Abbott, Sustainability Lead, Codi Group
- Marine Furet, Analyst – A Sustainable Future, Nesta
14:25 Break
14:45 Session 4 – Workforce, Skills & Supply Chain
- Chaired by Malcolm Davies, Senior Programme Manager – Decarbonisation, Welsh Government
- Nigel Donohue, CEO, Installation Assurance Authority
- Jill Fairweather, Historic Environment Skills Manager, Cadw
15:30 Closing session: Next Steps for Better Homes
- Chaired by Elfed Roberts, Head of Sustainability & Innovation, Codi Group
- Akshita Lakhiwal, Net Zero Engagement Manager, TPAS Cymru
- Audience Q&A
16:00 Close
Key details
- Date: Tuesday 17th March 2026
- Time: 10:00-16:00
- Location: Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9XR
- Fees: Places are free for housing associations and local authorities but are limited. Please reserve your place as soon as possible.