Artificial Intelligence in Housing: From Inspiration to Practical Implementation

16–18 September 2026 | Nice, France

Draft agenda click HERE. Registration: click HERE.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way housing organisations work. From tenant communication and customer services to asset management, HR and data analysis, AI is rapidly becoming an essential tool for every housing company.

But where do you start? Which applications really add value? How can you safely introduce AI within your organisation? And how do you ensure your employees embrace this new technology?

These are exactly the questions that will be addressed during the EFL Topic Group Digitization Meeting 2026 in Nice. Over two days, housing professionals from across Europe will exchange experiences, explore practical applications and discover how AI is already changing the daily work of housing companies.

Learn from European experts

The programme combines inspiring keynote presentations with highly interactive workshops led by experienced practitioners who are already implementing AI within their organisations.

Among the confirmed speakers are:

• Dr. Oliver Falk-Becker & Roman Riebow (Gewobag, Berlin) – Chairs of the EFL Topic Group Digitization
• Arturo Dell (Knowledge Industries) – Potentials and risks of AI for housing companies
• Brigitte Beauzamy (tbc) – How AI changes HR and organisational culture
• Lena Karohs (HWS) – Empowering employees to develop their own AI solutions
• Gewobag Data Management Team – Practical experiences with AI in communication processes
• Lukas Lange (Gewobag) – Hands-on workshop: Building your first applications with Claude

Participants will also hear about the housing challenges facing the City of Nice and exchange experiences with colleagues from housing organisations throughout Europe.

What will you take home?

This meeting is designed to provide practical knowledge that can immediately be applied within your own organisation.

After attending, you will:

• Understand where AI creates real value for housing organisations.
• Learn how European housing providers are already applying AI in their daily operations.
• Discover practical AI tools that improve productivity and collaboration.
• Gain insight into the organisational, ethical and HR implications of AI.
• Experience a hands-on session where you will build your own AI application using Claude.
• Exchange ideas and experiences with colleagues facing the same challenges across Europe.
• Return with concrete ideas and inspiration to accelerate your own digital transformation.

More than a conference

As with every EFL Topic Group meeting, there will be plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues from across Europe. The programme includes a welcome dinner, an evening walk through the historic centre of Nice, informal networking opportunities and a site visit on the final day.

Whether your organisation is just beginning its AI journey or already experimenting with advanced applications, this meeting will provide valuable insights, practical tools and an excellent opportunity to learn from peers.

Join us in Nice from 16–18 September 2026 and discover how Artificial Intelligence can help shape the future of housing.