Conference Agenda

9:15 – 9:30

Welcome
Nicky Heathcote, Chair

9:30 – 9:45

Conference Introduction
Eddie Goldsmith, Conference Chair

9:45 – 10:30

The Economists View 2026
David Smith, Economics Editor at The Sunday Times and a thought leader on macroeconomics

10:30 – 11:30

Headline Sponsor Landmark
What trends will shape the residential property market in 2026?
Join Landmark for this timely keynote address and cross-industry panel session where we will take a deep dive into the latest transaction data and provide analysis of the ever-protracted timescales, sharing timelines between each milestone in the transaction process.

Rob Gurney, Managing Director, Ochresoft.
Panelists: Ben Robinson – Managing Director, Landmark Estate Agency Services, Mike Holden – Divisional Director of Growth, Landmark Information Group, Rod Steadman – Searchflow

12:15 – 13:15

What does the Wider Industry think about Conveyancing?
Chaired by David Opie, Todays Media
Panelists: Kate Faulkner OBE – Designs on Property, Stephen Ward – Council for Licensed Conveyancers, Craig Calder – TSB, Paul Saunders – Legal Eye, Ben Thompson – Mortgage Advice Bureau

14:15 – 15:00

What can conveyancers do now to embrace Home Buying and Selling Reform?
Whilst the Government is in listening mode our Affiliates and Members have an opportunity to debate the industry wide views on what is needed to help us bring the conveyancing process into the 21st Century.
Chaired by the HBSG Chair Kate Faulkner OBE
Panelists: Angela Heskith – PEXA UK, Nick Chadbourne – LMS, Ed Boulle – Orbital Witness

15:00 – 16:00

What do consumers really think about Conveyancing?
Chaired by Paula Higgins of the Home Owners Alliance.
Panelists: Matthew Joy – Smoove, Maria Harris – Open Property Data Association, Amanda Harvey – Move IQ, David Morris – Santander

16:00 – 16:45

Is digital just around the corner with Home Buying and Selling Reform?
Chaired by the HBSG Deputy Chair Beth Rudolf
Panelists: Tom Bailey – Post Partner, Matt Ward – Armalytix, Russell Foley – Dye and Durham UK, Jane Pritchard – Forsythe, Craig Dade – Leap

16:45 – 17:00

Exhibitor Prize Draws
Presented by Nicky Heathcote, Chair

18:00 – 19:45

Drinks Reception and Networking
Masters Suite Foyer sponsored by Stewart Title

19:45 – 21:45

Parkinsons UK Charity Dinner

21:45 – Late

Let’s Dance! Music by Groove Station