Schedule and speakers

09.15Registration and refreshments
Meet your fellow members
09.30Building societies for beginners
Optional session giving an introduction to the building society model and the workings of an AGM
10.15Annual General Meeting including Ask the Directors
12.00Lunch (vegetarian, complimentary)
13.00Our Member Survey
Summary of the key findings from our recent survey.
13.15How can we ensure that Ecology is fit for a digital future?
Hear how we’re investing in our digital capability so we can develop new products and serve our members better
Steve Round - Chair, Ecology Building Society
Matt Wilson - IT Manager, Ecology Building Society
Craig Haslam - Head of Product Strategy, Mutual Vision
14.15Refreshment break
14.45Tackling climate change with modern, traditional and natural building methods
Panel discussion exploring how different materials and building approaches can help us address the housing crisis while tackling climate change
Rosemary Coyne – Ecology borrower, co-ordinator of SHAP (the Sustainable Housing Action Partnership) and part of the Energiesprong UK market development team
Mike Jacob - Director, Kiss House, a provider of off-site homes designed to Passivhaus standard
Barbara Jones – Director, Straw Works and Principal of the School of Natural Building. Designs pre-fabricated straw panel buildings and accessible self-build designs with straw bales
15.45Your Society
Opportunity for members to discuss the key findings from the Member Survey and feedback on our plans to invest in our digital capability.
16.15Closing comments
Paul Ellis - Chief Executive, Ecology Building Society
16.30Close