Topic Group Finance & Investments 14 & 15 October in London

CHANGE OF DATE: The meeting dates have been changed from 25-26 September to 14-15 October. Please find HERE the tentative agenda. Join the EFL Topic Group Finance & Investment Meeting

📍 London, 14–15 October 2025
📌 Venue: Convene, 13 Dirty Lane, SE1 9PA

EFL invites you to London this October for two days of in-depth financial insights, expert presentations, and peer exchange at our Topic Group Finance & Investment meeting. This is a unique opportunity to connect with leading practitioners, researchers, and financial institutions shaping the future of affordable housing finance across Europe.

Why attend?

• Gain expert perspectives on the European economic outlook with Klaus Baader (Société Générale, tbc.).
• Explore innovative financing tools such as Schuldschein-loans with Dr. Klein Wowi.
• Learn directly from the European Investment Bank (EIB) about their role and new financing offers for housing.
• Get an update on the fast-developing carbon credits market (UNFCCC, tbc.).
• Dive into discussions on M&A in social housing and the rise of For Profit Registered Providers (FPRPs).
• Contribute to a 6-month project mapping internationally applicable financing models for social and affordable housing.

Alongside the sessions, the event offers plenty of time for networking, peer learning, and exchange with colleagues from across Europe. A joint dinner will take place on Tuesday evening, providing the chance to continue discussions in an informal setting.

Who should attend?
Finance leaders, housing association executives, investment professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in innovative, sustainable financing models for affordable housing.