GSL and Far East Orchard Limited are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to launch the inaugural GSL Investor Summit APAC in Singapore. Far East Orchard will be the main sponsor and official partner of the invitation-only summit, which will take place from 17–18 November 2026 at the prestigious The Outpost Hotel Sentosa in Singapore, managed by Far East Hospitality, the hospitality management arm of Far East Orchard. The exclusive summit marks a significant milestone in GSL’s international expansion and reinforces its commitment to connecting global capital with high-quality investment opportunities across the residential living sector.
Building on the success of the GSL Investor Summit series, which first launched in London in 2022, the Singapore edition will bring together a carefully curated audience of C-suite executives, institutional investors, family offices, private equity firms, sovereign wealth representatives, developers, operators, and industry leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region.
Designed as a highly selective, relationship-driven event, the summit will showcase investment opportunities across the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia, creating a strategic bridge between capital in the APAC region and some of the world’s most dynamic residential living markets. Discussions will span purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), build-to-rent (BTR), co-living, later living, and other emerging living sectors, offering investors direct access to market leaders, developers, and operating partners.
The choice of The Outpost Hotel Sentosa reflects the Summit’s premium positioning. Set on Singapore’s renowned Sentosa Island, the venue provides an exclusive environment that complements the event’s invitation-only format, ensuring high-quality networking, meaningful dialogue and strategic relationship building among senior decision-makers.
The partnership with Far East Orchard represents an important step in expanding the GSL platform into one of the world’s most active investment regions, strengthening relationships between international capital and the residential living sector.
Far East Orchard has been active in the UK PBSA sector since 2015, building a track record in the development, ownership and investment of PBSA assets across the UK cities. Together with Homes for Students (HFS), a leading UK PBSA operator managing more than 55,000 beds, Far East Orchard has strengthened its operational scale and market presence in the UK. This platform provides the Group with deep sector expertise and on-the-ground operating insights across the living sector.
“Singapore is a natural convening hub in the APAC capital and global living sector expertise. This strategic partnership with GSL gives us a platform to aggregate institutional investors, operators and senior leaders into a focused conversation on where growth opportunities lie. As we continue to grow our PBSA footprint and scale in the UK, we are strengthening a platform that combines disciplined investment, operational expertise and long-term partnership in the UK and other strategic markets”, said Yang Zejian, Managing Director, PBSA, Far East Orchard.
“Launching the GSL Investor Summit in Singapore is a defining moment for our business and one that we have been working towards for several years,” said Thiago Alves, Global Chief Revenue & Growth Officer at GSL. “Since introducing the GSL Investor Summit in London in 2022, our vision has been to create a platform where meaningful conversations lead to lasting partnerships and investment across the residential living sector. The organic expansion of the Summit into Singapore is a testament to the market’s demand for a trusted, curated environment where senior decision-makers can connect, share insights and unlock new opportunities. We are delighted to partner with Far East Orchard, whose deep understanding of the APAC market and shared commitment to excellence make them the ideal partner for this next chapter. As we continue to strengthen our relationships across Asia-Pacific, we are excited to build an event that serves as a gateway between global capital and world-class residential living opportunities.”
The GSL Investor Summit has established itself as one of the sector’s leading executive forums by bringing together influential investors, operators, developers and advisors in a confidential, high-value environment focused on strategic conversations rather than large-scale exhibitions. Its invitation-only format has earned a reputation for delivering meaningful business connections, market intelligence and investment opportunities for the global living sector. Further details, including the speaker programme and invitation process, will be announced in the coming months.
To learn more, visit GSL Investor Summit APAC 2026.
About GSL
GSL is the definitive global customer intelligence ecosystem for residential living. Through its platforms, publications, and thought leadership initiatives, GSL supports investors, operators, universities and stakeholders in making informed decisions and driving sector growth worldwide.
About Far East Orchard Limited
Far East Orchard Limited (“Far East Orchard”) is a Singapore-listed company with a global lodging platform, uniquely positioned to capture value across the full Hospitality and Purpose-built Student Accommodation (“PBSA”) asset lifecycle. Established in 1967, the Group combines investment, asset management and operational capabilities to grow recurring income through a diversified portfolio and disciplined capital allocation. Far East Orchard’s lodging platform spans more than 18,000 rooms across 11 countries and approximately 60,000 owned and managed PBSA beds.
