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
2024 GSL Investor Summit - Florence, Italy
16th – 17th May 2024
Set within the historic Palazzo Gondi, the Florence Summit brought together Europe’s top investors, developers, and operators for high-level discussions, market insights, and exclusive networking in an unforgettable setting.
Sponsored by: Stoneshield, ASK4, MiCampus and CClean
2024 GSL Live Conference - London, UK
17th October 2024
An unmissable showcase of insight, networking, innovation and best practice in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). Industry leaders, student accommodation providers, and innovators came together to 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.
2024 GSL Investor Summit - London, UK
17th October 2024
Bringing together top investors, developers, and operators, this by-invitation-only event provided exclusive market insights, dynamic discussions, and high-value networking opportunities.
Sponsored by: Student.com, ASK4, David Phillips, Yugo, GSA, StarRez, Reposit, Lavanda, QX, Global Student, Filmbankmedia and Kinetic.
2024 GSL Awards - London, UK
17th October 2024
A night of celebration honouring excellence in student accommodation, with winners chosen by the people who matter most—students themselves.
Sponsored by: Student.com, ASK4, Lavanda, StarRez, QX, Global Student, Filmbankmedia and Kinetic.
Next Event:
2025 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.
Event Partners: Ardian, Rockfield Real Estate
Sponsors: ASK4, Utopi, CClean, StarRez, GSA, Kinetic Capital, Yugo, Evolution Sustainability Group
Contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.
2025 GSL Live Conference - London, UK
16th Oct 2025
Learn from the latest research and explore case studies on the alignment of Resident Life, Community and Wellbeing for better student outcomes.
Contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.
2025 GSL Investor Summit - London, UK
16th Oct 2025
This October, the Summit returns to London, one of the most advanced and competitive PBSA markets globally. Amid shifting demographics, economic pressures, and rising investor expectations, London offers the perfect backdrop to once again evaluate the current landscape and uncover future opportunities in residential living across the UK and Europe.
Contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.
2025 GSL Awards - London, UK
16th Oct 2025
The definitive mark of excellence in student accommodation, the 2025 GSL Awards celebrates those setting new standards in student experience and operational excellence. With every winner determined solely by student feedback, these awards recognize the industry’s most impactful providers—those who don’t just meet expectations but redefine them. Join us in October 2025 as we honour the best in student living, as voted by the students themselves.
Contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.
2025 GSL Investor Summit - Singapore
2025 tbc
Expanding to Asia for the first time, this exclusive Summit will bring together key investors, developers and operators to explore regional trends, opportunities, and the evolving residential living landscape.
Contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.
2025 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.