The Association for Rental Living (ARL), founded in 2016, is the UK’s only trade body dedicated exclusively to institutionally backed, professionally managed rental living, including Build to Rent, and will host its Annual Conference in London on 10th November 2026.
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The ARL annual conference is the UK’s definitive event for Build to Rent and professional rental living. On 10 November, senior leaders from across the sector - operators, investors, developers, local authorities, policymakers and suppliers - will gather to shape the future of rental housing in Britain.
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One day. The whole sector. The only agenda that matters.
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The ARL Annual Conference is recognised as the UK’s leading forum for:
• Rental Living sector, including Build to Rent, insights
• Sector-wide collaboration
• Industry-leading content
• Senior-level networking
• Thought leadership

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The 2025 conference welcomed over 500 senior BTR professionals and reinforced its reputation as the sector’s most influential annual event. ARL membership
now represents more than 310 organisations and reaches over 5.400 professionals across the rental living ecosystem.
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Following unprecedented demand in 2025, the 2026 event will feature two dedicated conference streams:
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Strategic Conference
Senior-level discussion focused on:
• Investment and capital markets
• Operations and resident experience
• Planning, delivery and placemaking
• Policy and the future of rental living
• Sector leadership and innovation
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To book your place or to learn more about our Strategic Conference, please follow the link below:
ARL Strategic Conference
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See our full schedule of experienced speakers and the themes they will discuss at the link below:
ARL Strategic Conference Agenda
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NEXTGEN PATHWAYS
Curated with Grace Morgan of AREA Ltd, this is a dedicated stream supporting:
• Emerging leaders
• Professional development
• Talent and careers
• Skills, culture and people within BTR

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NextGen Pathways tickets are applicable to mid-career individuals with a clear career path in Rental Living. Applicable for: Middle management level or below Individuals who have worked in the Rental Living sector for less than 3 years.
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To learn more about our NextGen Pathways Conference, please follow the link below:
ARL Nextgen Pathways Conference