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An invitation-only forum of senior residential living leaders exploring the opportunities, challenges and investment landscape shaping the French market.

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1 October 2026 Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris

Why Executive Meetings.

Designed for senior decision-makers, these invitation-only meetings create the space for candid conversations that rarely happen at larger conferences. Held under the Chatham House Rule and bringing together a focused group of industry leaders, each meeting explores local market dynamics, investment opportunities, operational challenges and policy developments shaping residential living, while encouraging open discussion, shared perspectives and meaningful connections.
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France In Focus.

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Growing Institutional Investment
France continues to attract increasing institutional interest in residential living, supported by strong fundamentals, long-term demographic trends and growing demand for professionally managed accommodation.
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Evolving Residential Living Landscape
Purpose-built student accommodation, co-living and flexible residential models are reshaping the market, creating new opportunities for investors, developers and operators.
03
Long-Term Growth Potential
With major university cities, sustained urbanisation and increasing demand for high-quality accommodation, France remains one of Europe's most closely watched residential living markets.

Featured Insights.

France Market Report
Market Report
French PBSA Market Report
Explore last year's market report covering investment activity, supply and demand trends, market fundamentals and the evolving outlook for France's purpose-built student accommodation sector.
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Unlocked Article
Unlocked Article
France Student Accommodation, La Révolution Étudiante – Rapid & Real
France’s student accommodation market is moving fast — and purpose-built student accommodation is at the centre of the shift. This article explores how rising demand, ESG-led development, student experience, and growth beyond Paris are reshaping the French PBSA landscape, creating new opportunities for investors, operators, and policymakers alike.
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Who will be in the room.

Key Dialogue Themes.

The Year Everyone Showed Up – So Why Did the Locals Leave?

2025 was the biggest year French student housing has ever had – and its biggest exit, in the same twelve months. Global investors finally arrived at scale, and one of France’s own institutions chose that exact moment to sell out. This session brings buyers, sellers and the ones still waiting into the same conversation about what 2025 really meant.

Running a Building When the State Is Your Silent Partner

Nowhere else in Europe does the government sit so firmly inside an operator’s business: it caps the rent in the big cities, tops up the tenants’ budget, and decides – through energy ratings – which buildings are even allowed on the rental market. French operators like to call this their biggest problem. This session asks whether it might quietly be their biggest advantage.

The Day At A Glance.

France Executive Meeting
09:00
Arrival & Coffee
09:30
Roundtable Discussion 1: The Year Everyone Showed Up – So Why Did the Locals Leave?
10:30
Coffee & Conversations
11:00
Roundtable Discussion 2: Running a Building When the State Is Your Silent Partner
12:00
Networking Break
12:30
Lunch Discussions
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Voices from the Executive Meeting Series.

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The GSL Investor Summit is one of the events that we most look forward to attending because we think they're very avant-garde and very insightful.
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Berta Guillamon, CEO, Nodis – Grupo Moraval

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The GSL Investor Summit is one of the events that we most look forward to attending because we think they're very avant-garde and very insightful.
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Berta Guillamon, CEO, Nodis – Grupo Moraval

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The GSL Investor Summit is one of the events that we most look forward to attending because we think they're very avant-garde and very insightful.
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Berta Guillamon, CEO, Nodis – Grupo Moraval

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The GSL Investor Summit is one of the events that we most look forward to attending because we think they're very avant-garde and very insightful.
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Berta Guillamon, CEO, Nodis – Grupo Moraval

Our Valued Partners.

Official Partners

Ardian

As a global, diversified private markets firm with 22 offices and more than 350 investment professionals worldwide, Ardian provides investment and customised solutions that reflect new economic dynamics and help clients remain resilient in a changing world. Ardian currently manages or advises $200bn for more than 1,920 clients worldwide across Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit.

Rockfield Real Estate

Rockfield Real Estate is a European vertically integrated residential real estate platform, founded in the Netherlands in 2014. Today, it manages over €2.5 billion in assets across Europe, having developed more than 10,000 homes and managing 15,000+ units. Rockfield invests, develops and operates diverse living solutions, creating long-term value for investors and communities.

Supporting Partner

EQT Real Estate

A global leader in real estate investment management, EQT Real Estate acquires, develops and manages logistics, residential and commercial properties. Its portfolio ranges from state-of-the-art logistics hubs to high-quality rental housing and student communities. Owning and operating over 2,000 properties and 400+ million square feet, it is among the largest real estate developers in the world.

Sponsors

ASK4

ASK4 provides the digital foundations that multi-tenant properties rely on. Through smart building infrastructure, networks and integrated systems, ASK4 enables operators across BTR, student housing and co-living portfolios to deliver consistent digital experiences at scale.

StarRez

StarRez is a global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for on- and off-campus housing management, resident wellness and experience, and revenue generation. Trusted by 1,100+ institutions and 2,000+ properties worldwide, StarRez supports more than 4 million beds annually with its unified platform, delivering seamless experiences for students and administrators.

WashIn

At WashIn, we redefine laundry to make it simple, smart, and sustainable. Our digital solutions ease machine access while cutting water and energy use. Present in France and abroad, we help housing providers and communities optimize laundry spaces, boosting revenue at no cost, for a modern, responsible everyday service.

For partnership or sponsorship opportunities, send us an email at

Christopher Holloway

Managing Director Europe, ASK4

Jose Antonio De Pedro Cuadrado

Partner, Fluxus Ventures

Juan Acosta

CIO & Head of Spain, Rockfield

Suraiya Comunello

CMO, Nido Living

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Connect with senior investors, operators and industry leaders for a day of candid discussion focused on the future of France's residential living market. Places are intentionally limited to encourage meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
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