Professional dialogue on sustainable social and affordable housing solutions
Friday, 22 May 2026
NKE Ludovika CampusParticipation is FREE for all attendees, but seating is limited!
III. HOUSING CONFERENCE
The aim of this now well-established professional forum, held for the third time, is to bring together key stakeholders from the public, municipal, civil and private sectors who play a defining role in shaping housing and related fields.
Across Europe — including Hungary — the housing crisis is becoming increasingly pronounced. This has been further deepened by the turbulence of the real estate market in recent years, rising construction costs, changes in the financing environment, and growing social inequalities. Given the complexity of these challenges, it is now clear that housing issues can only be addressed through comprehensive, multi-stakeholder and long-term sustainable solutions.
The forum aims to create space for professional dialogue on these issues, with a particular focus on social and affordable housing solutions, their financing mechanisms, and the adaptation of both domestic and international models.
The event will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of current trends in the housing sector, policy directions, and financing instruments, while also offering valuable networking opportunities with existing and potential professional partners.
Budapest, Ludovika square 2, 1083
Join us on 22nd May!
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.
