The Equity Release Summit, now the Later Life Lending Summit, is increasingly recognised as a landmark event programme in the later life lending calendar – growing in impact, recognition, profile, and credibility each year.
Our summits continue to be the platform to showcase the positive role that later life lending, and property wealth, can play within the wider financial services sector.
Choose the event you're interested in attending:
Sheffield
19 November 2024
We're busy planning the next Summit in the north of the UK, click here for more details, programme and how to register to attend.
London
13 May 2025
Located in the heart of Westminster, The Later Life Lending Summit, London is the place to be.
London
Equity Release Summit, London
13 May 2025
Sheffield
Later Life Lending Summit, Sheffield
19 November 2024
Find out about our past events
Manchester 2023
London 2024
Attracting over 300 attendees, the Summits bring together key influencers (ranging from senior journalists, ministers, MPs, regulators, civil servants, peers, and consumer champions) alongside industry professionals and Council members, representing the full equity release value chain.
Organised by the Equity Release Council, the UK trade body and standards setter for the equity release sector, the annual Summit provides opportunities to share best practice and discuss areas of interest – where Council members, and those looking to enter the sector, can connect, network, meet customers, and promote their brands.
Who should attend?
The Later Life Lending Summit is perfect for a range of professionals including:
Take a look at some of the highlights from the Equity Release Summit
May 2023
- Keynote addresses by senior politicians and sector leaders
- Core plenary sessions focused on broad issues of interest to members and the wider sector
- Industry breakouts designed to enhance knowledge, business success and positive consumer outcomes
- Post-event drinks reception to connect with industry peers
- A vibrant exhibition in the impressive Assembly Hall
What people are saying
I was absolutely delighted to be asked to participate in what I regard as one of the most important events in the equity release calendar. It was a real privilege to share the stage with my fellow panellists – a genuine range of views and a wealth of experience, excellently compered by Tom. I’m humbled that so many people came in to hear the debate, I hope they took as much from it as I did.
Jon Dunckley, About Consulting Group
I was not too sure what to expect at my first Equity Release Summit but I would fully recommend it. A fantastic day that was both informative and thought provoking, whilst learning from critical friends what the public see and feel about the industry - well done Equity Release Council.
Paul Saroya, Viva Retirement Solutions
I had the pleasure of attending the industry event hosted by the Equity Release Council in London on the 16th of May, and as an exhibitor, I must say it was an incredibly valuable experience for Advise Wise. The event was impeccably organised, and the attendance was impressive, attracting key players and professionals from the later life sector.
Daniel Edmondson, Advise Wise
The 2023 Equity Release Summit was a well-run and valuable event. The breadth of presentation topics, opportunities for networking and venue were all excellent. As an international attendee, it was helpful to learn directly from some of the biggest players in a more mature market.
Kaila Basilij, Equitable Bank
For anyone interested in how we make use of housing wealth in later life, the ERC Summit is an essential event for your diary.
Tom McPhail, The Lang cat
Thank you very much for the invitation for us all to attend the Equity Release Summit - we all took away valuable contacts, conversations, and considerations from the sessions themselves and the networking breaks.
George Duffin, Senior Policy Adviser - Mortgages, MH Treasury
Each of the Australians that attended were impressed by both the quality of speakers and the enthusiastic engagement of delegates. They were kept busy all day with lively conversations that have continued beyond the Summit and in some cases, these interactions have resulted in valuable commercial outcomes.
Kevin Conlon, ERiC
Deciding to attend the Westminster summit in May 2024 was an easy decision for me to make, after a positive experience at the earlier Manchester summit in November 2023. The later life lending market is expected to move towards a period of significant growth and the Equity Release Council events provide an opportunity for Advisers to increase knowledge and build strong relationships with other Professionals in this sector. I can honestly say that after both Summits I have attended, I have come away with more knowledge and enthusiasm to benefit my business and enhance my skill set.
Ultimately, these events are organised to create an environment to share best practice and raise the standards across all practitioners and to create better outcomes for clients.
I believe attending this type of event has helped our business immensely and gives us more credibility. I look forward to forthcoming events in the near future.
Ian McKinnon, Managing Director Financial Clarity (Scotland) Ltd
The Equity Release Council’s Summit at Church House in Westminster was a triumph. Packed halls and break outs, feverish excitement in the exhibition halls and a truly extraordinary keynote from Nick Lyons of Phoenix that capped off some excellent sessions.
I can’t remember learning so much in a single day at any conference ever – and I’ve been to a few.
It’s not often that a Conference works as well as this did and when it does, it needs to be called out.
And all this – carried out with immense goodwill and the esprit de corps of a professionally run trade body that is a model to many like it.
Henry Tapper, CEO, Agewage
As a new member of the ERC, I was excited about sponsoring and speaking at the Summit. The day surpassed my expectations, and it was great sharing a space with other solution orientated people. The venue was fantastic, with a convenient central London location and the ERC team made us feel welcome and supported from the offset. In fact, the council has been incredibly helpful and welcoming from day 1, especially when it comes to embracing new technology and ideas. Loved seeing so many familiar faces from the industry, plus of course meeting new people and being able to network throughout the day. The speaker line up was impressive, the sessions informative and topics spot on. Looking forward to the next one already!
