European Housing First Partners Conference

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We are pleased to announce the inaugural European Housing First Partners Conference, set to take place in Berlin in November 2025. Housing First is based on the belief that housing is a human right and is a proven, evidence-based model for ending homelessness for people who have experienced rough sleeping, long-term shelter use, substance misuse and chronic health conditions. 

This landmark event, led by the Pathways Housing First Institute in partnership with Bundesverband Housing First, aims to mobilise support and foster dialogue about improving, refining, and advancing Housing First initiatives across Europe. 

The goal of the European Housing First Partners Conference is to amplify the voices and address the needs of those experiencing homelessness in Europe, where social exclusion remains a persistent challenge. This vision aligns closely with the Lisbon Declaration to Eradicate Homelessness by 2030, emphasizing housing as a fundamental human right.

Conference sessions will be held on November 6th and 7th and preconference workshops and program tours will be held on November 5th.     

European HFPC Attendees

This inaugural European Housing First Partners Conference seeks to bring together many attendees, including: social service, health, mental health, substance use treatment providers; people with lived experience; housing providers, housing specialists, and property managers; researchers; policymakers; funders; representatives from the local business community; representatives from municipal, state, and federal government; members of faith communities; students and interns; and others just interested in learning about Housing First. 

European HFPC 2025 aims to foster a collaborative learning environment that highlights innovation and best practices in Housing First programs and inspires action, collaboration, and advocacy among conference participants. The conference will feature Housing First programs from nations throughout Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.  

The Conference, modelled after the highly successful Housing First Partners Conferences in the United States, will provide a vital platform for knowledge exchange, dialogue, and debate among stakeholders seeking collaborative approaches to expand and deepen service delivery and housing provision across Europe.