Valuable Insight, Powerful Networking and Exclusive Industry Access

GSL works around the globe to bring together leading investors, funders, developers and operators to share knowledge, build partnerships, and do business together.

Below is a list of our most recent and upcoming events. Jump to next event

GSL Investor Summit - Florence, Italy

16th – 17th May 2024

Prepare for an extraordinary experience at the upcoming GSL Investor Summit Europe in Italy, taking place within the historic walls of Palazzo Gondi. This magnificent venue, nestled in the shadow of Palazzo Vecchio, epitomizes 500 years of the illustrious Gondi family’s intertwined history with Florence.

Sponsored by: Stoneshield, ASK4, MiCampus and CClean

GSL Live Conference - London, UK

17th October 2024

Join hundreds of investors, developers, operators and suppliers for this unmissable showcase of insight, networking, innovation and best practice in purpose-built student accommodation.

Learn from the latest research, and explore case studies on the alignment of Resident Life, Community and Wellbeing for better student outcomes.

Sponsored by: Student.com, ASK4, David Phillips, Yugo, GSA, StarRez, QX, Global Student, Filmbankmedia and Kinetic.

GSL Investor Summit - London, UK

17th October 2024

The GSL Investor Summit is an exclusive event tailored for prominent global PBSA funders, investors, developers, and C-Suite operators. Participation is strictly by invitation.

The Summit agenda comprises concise presentations and themed round-table sessions conducted under Chatham House rules. Sessions are overseen by eminent members of the investment community, fostering an environment where participants can candidly discuss issues and share insights with confidentiality.

Sponsored by: Student.com, ASK4, David Phillips, Yugo, GSA, StarRez, Reposit, Lavanda, QX, Global Student, Filmbankmedia and Kinetic.

GSL Awards - London, UK

17th October 2024

An experience like no other, to celebrate awards like no other – the only industry awards voted for exclusively by residents.

Join colleagues and friends for fine food, sparkling drinks and stunning views from London’s highest events venue to celebrate the finalists and winners of the GSL Awards for the UK & Ireland, and Europe.

Sponsored by: Student.com, ASK4, Lavanda, StarRez, QX, Global Student, Filmbankmedia and Kinetic.

GSL Investor Summit - Málaga, Spain

8th – 9th May 2025

Southern Europe is a hotbed of real-estate activity at the moment and the beautiful provincial capital of Málaga is at the heart of it. With a growing population, surging tourism, the successful TechHub and a number of world class universities, Málaga is the ideal venue to bring sector leaders together to discuss emerging opportunities, source new deals and share ideas on how to maximise the opportunities in the whole of the South Europe region.

Sponsored by: ASK4

Contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.

GSL Investor Summit - Cape Town, South Africa

2025 tbc

Will 2025 be the year Africa comes of age as a considered destination for global real-estate investment in student housing? This unique event held in beautiful Cape Town will explore how to identify the right opportunities across the continent, from the demographic boom in Nigeria to South Africa’s own surging rental demand as a consequence of higher education enrollment which is expanding at up to 7% annually.

Contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.