Groundwork are thrilled to be official ‘Bees Knees’ partner and panel speaker at the Greater Manchester Retrofit Summit and Expo taking place at Salford University on Thursday 13th November 2025

What’s happening at the Greater Manchester Retrofit Summit & Expo 2025?

The Greater Manchester Retrofit Summit & Expo at the University of Salford, is designed to foster connection and collaboration on retrofit solutions across Greater Manchester.

This event is a key gathering for everyone working in housing retrofit at-scale.

Summit programme:

  • 09.30: Energy House Labs Tour
  • 10.00: Presentations and panels
  • 12.00: Lunch, Expo and Networking + Energy House Labs Tour
  • 13.30: Presentations & Breakouts
  • 15.00: Tea, Expo and Networking
  • 15.30: Presentations and panels
  • 16.30: Tea, Expo and Networking + Energy House Labs Tour
  • 17:00: Event close

What are Groundwork doing at the Greater Manchester Retrofit Summit & Expo 2025?

As a ‘Bees Knees’ community partner, you’ll no doubt see the Groundwork team throughout the day but be sure not to miss us at:

PANEL SPEAKER

Emily Thompson, Director for Fuel Poverty and Retrofit at Groundwork will be leading a panel discussion on the day focused on Engaging the Community in Retrofit. More details coming soon.

EXHIBITION

You’ll find our friendly team in the Summit Theatre where we’ll be exhibiting throughout the day. Come and take a look at our retrofit model home, hear about our retrofit work to date and discuss how we could work together more closely in the future.