Inside the Netherlands Executive Meeting.
The Netherlands remains one of Europe’s most chronically undersupplied student housing markets, with demand consistently outstripping available beds across both major hubs and established university towns. Strong international student inflows, a tightening rental landscape, and limited new development pipelines have intensified pressure on local supply, creating resilient occupancy and rent-growth fundamentals for high-quality PBSA.
Cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, and Eindhoven continue to attract investor interest, yet planning constraints and land scarcity require creativity, partnerships, and long-term strategies to unlock viable projects. The GSL Executive Meeting Series: The Netherlands convenes market leaders to explore emerging opportunities, shifting policy landscapes, and the operational models needed to scale in one of Europe’s most competitive but highest- conviction PBSA markets.
Our Brilliant Session Moderators, Provocateur & Chairs.
Operating PBSA in the Netherlands – Full Buildings, Shrinking Margins
Duco de Jong [Moderator]
CFO, Student Experience
Guillermo Dekker [Provocateur]
Managing Director Europe, Evolution Sustainability Group
Reinier Bunnik
Snr Director Ops (NL, DE & AT), Greystar Netherlands Cooperatief UA
Covadonga Sanz Llaca
Head of Asset Management, Rockfield Real Estate
Zjef Bogers
Founder, Holland2Stay & Codomo Living
Dick Schotman
Director of Operations, Xior Student Housing NV
PBSA in the Netherlands – Growth Market or Political Minefield?
Sebastian Zwart [Moderator]
Snr Director Investments and Development, Rockfield Real Estate
Edgar Hertog
Co-Head of the Netherlands, Savills Investment Management
Leo Hertog
Chief Investment Officer, Amro Student Living
Mats Bartels
Investment Director Northern Europe, Rockfield Real Estate
The Netherlands Agenda.
Venue: Student Experience Amsterdam Minervahaven
Moermanskkade 71a
1013 BC Amsterdam
| 16 APRIL | |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam | |
| 9:00 | Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 9:45 | Session 1: Operating PBSA in the Netherlands – Full Buildings, Shrinking Margins |
| 11:00 | Coffee Break & Networking |
| 11:30 | Session 2: PBSA in the Netherlands – Growth Market or Political Minefield? |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Site Visit |
What Industry Leaders Are Saying.
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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I’ve enjoyed the Summit very much. It’s a diverse audience, great engagement and questions. The panels have been both topical and diverse like the participants. It’s been a great day of learning, and I would sincerely recommend it.
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Veronica Jarvis, Vice President, Slate Asset Management
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We have institutional investors, private equity, operators. It has brought all of that altogether under one place, so the ability to really meet a huge breadth of clients right across has been really invaluable.
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Richard Fisher, European Head of Portfolio Management, GSA
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The past GSL Investors Summits have been enriching in terms of expanding my network, learning from others, and exchanging views about our business. I got to know an amazing group of people who are willing to share experiences and are also fun to hang out with. The willingness to share and help each other in our line of business is truly unique!
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Duco de Jong, CFO, Student Experience
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The GSL Investor Summit is an unmissable event for anyone in the residential living sector. The opportunity to engage with key industry leaders, share insights, and discuss trends in an intimate, collaborative setting is invaluable. The sessions are always thought-provoking and the networking opportunities are second to none.
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Pavlina Chandras, Head of Operations, Living Europe, EQT Real Estate
Secure Your Place.
This is an invitation-only event with limited capacity. Reach out to register your interest or ask any question.
Meet the GSL Executive Meeting Series Team.
Tim Daplyn
CEO
Thiago Alves
Executive Vice President
Jenny Mourato
Marketing Manager
Bernardo Franca
Global Relationships &
Partnerships Executive
Teresa Serra
Business Development Executive
Sofia Rezende
Marketing Executive
Event Partners.
Event Sponsors.
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Photo Gallery: 2025 GSL Investor Summit Europe.
Applications are subject to approval.
Fees listed are charges for the Netherlands PBSA market summary that will be distributed after the event, and not for the event itself which is free to those getting the summary. Consequently orders within the UK are subject to UK VAT (which can be recovered) and orders outside the UK are not subject to VAT. See terms and conditions on the application form for details.