Affordable housing is an investment in the future. Thank you to all participants, speakers, and partners for the inspiring professional dialogue!
Friday, 22 May 2026
NKE Ludovika CampusOrganizers: MR Community Housing Fund & Metropolitan Research Institute
III. HOUSING CONFERENCE
The housing crisis is becoming increasingly severe across many European countries, including Hungary. Due to the complex, multifaceted nature of these challenges, it has become clear that addressing housing difficulties requires comprehensive, long-term sustainable solutions built on multi-stakeholder cooperation.
Held on May 22, 2026, the 3rd Housing Forum focused on bringing together theorists and practitioners, fostering mutual knowledge sharing, and initiating meaningful professional dialogue. Below, we summarize the key insights and takeaways from the event.
Highlights from the Workshop and the 3rd Housing Forum
Two-Day Event Photo Gallery: Explore the interactive moments from Day 1’s hands-on workshop, alongside Day 2’s policy-focused presentations and the professional networking that took place during the breaks
Read the Comprehensive Reports from the Workshop and Forum
Discover the key takeaways from the two-day event, spanning the stark realities on the ground to our long-term policy vision.
Key leaders and industry experts
Presentation: European Outlook & Perspectives
Presentation: Hungarian Real Estate Market Report 2026
Presentation: Hungarian National Building Renovation Plan
PANEL 1
Addressing the Housing Crisis in Europe: Common Challenges, Unique Solutions
Financing opportunities and constraints of the social and affordable rental housing sector in Europe. The objective is to demonstrate which models can become bankable and how affordability goals and financial sustainability can be served simultaneously.
PANEL 2
Mixed financing models and partnerships in social and affordable housing
Financing opportunities and constraints of the social and affordable rental housing sector. What institutional and financial solutions can ensure predictable operations in the long term? State funds, PPP-models, non-profit providers, and blended financing structures that can create stable revenue and risk frameworks. The objective is to explore how the sector can become bankable and how affordability goals and financial sustainability can be served simultaneously.
PANEL 3
Regions behind: housing development strategies in rural areas
Housing problems of the most vulnerable social groups: those on the brink of homelessness, people in precarious housing, and those living in substandard conditions. Presentation of complex programs that manage housing and personalized social support together, with particular regard to the Housing First approach.
