How do we make housing truly affordable and sustainable? While financial investment is essential, are we relying too much on debt-driven models that deepen inequality rather than solve the crisis? This Fast Forward 2030 event explores the intersection of finance, entrepreneurship, and participatory approaches to housing, challenging conventional models and showcasing innovative solutions.
Chaired by 
Arthur Kay
, the discussion will bring together thought leaders from venture capital, real estate, and proptech, including
Drew Reichi (Better Society Capital)
 – 
Christine Whitehead 
- 
Gemma Young
 - Other speakers TBC.
About our Chair
Arthur Kay
 
is an entrepreneur, urban designer, and advisor building solutions for sustainable cities. He is the founder of Skyroom; The Key Worker Homes Fund; and Bio-bean.
Arthur is an Honorary Associate Professor at UCL. He is a Board Member of the Museum of the Home; and Fast Forward 2030. He is co-author of the forthcoming book Roadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars (Wiley, 2025).
About our Panelists
 -   Drew Reichi (Better Society Capital)
 – Unlocking investment for social impact in housing
- 
Christine Whitehead
– an internationally respected applied economist working mainly in the fields of housing economics, finance and policy. (LSE)
- 
Gemma Young
 – Leveraging proptech, AI, and open data for housing transformation
- Other speakers TBC
About Fast Forward 2030
Fast Forward 2030 UK is a London-based community of impact entrepreneurs that hosts bi-monthly events to support innovation and peer-to-peer learning for entrepreneurs committed to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We aim to inspire sustainable prosperity by bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, sustainability professionals, students, and academics.
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