Berta Guillamon, CEO, Nodis – Grupo Moraval
Where Residential Living Leaders Come Together to Shape What's Next.
14 October 2026
No.11 Cavendish Square, London, UK
Where Residential Living Leaders Come Together to Shape What's Next.
14 October 2026
No.11 Cavendish Square, London, UK
The Questions Shaping Global Residential Living.
Which global markets offer the strongest long-term fundamentals?
Has PBSA entered its next phase of institutional maturity?
How is operational excellence influencing investment performance?
Where is capital finding value across UK living sectors?
What role will co-living play in the next investment cycle?
How are changing demographics reshaping demand?
Why This Conversation Matters.
As one of the most mature and competitive PBSA markets in the world, London reflects the forces now shaping residential living across the UK and Europe: shifting demographics, economic headwinds, evolving investor priorities, and rising resident expectations. It’s a city where innovation meets experience and where the future of residential living is constantly being redefined.
Against this backdrop, the GSL Investor Summit London offers a unique space for senior leaders to step back, connect, and think differently, blending sharp, focused presentations with roundtable discussions held under Chatham House Rules. It’s a format that fosters open, candid dialogue — chaired by respected industry figures and grounded in real-world challenges and opportunities.
Against this backdrop, the GSL Investor Summit London offers a unique space for senior leaders to step back, connect, and think differently, blending sharp, focused presentations with roundtable discussions held under Chatham House Rules. It’s a format that fosters open, candid dialogue — chaired by respected industry figures and grounded in real-world challenges and opportunities.
The GSL Investor Summit Difference.
UK vs. Global Perpectives in One Room
Investment leaders, capital allocators, operating partners and strategic developers come together to shape the future of residential living.
Insight That Matters
A curated programme of market intelligence, executive perspectives and strategic discussions focused on the issues shaping investment decisions.
Meaningful Connections
Designed to create lasting relationships through impactful connections, peer-to-peer dialogue and introductions that matter.
Curated Participation
Participation is intentionally curated to bring together senior decision-makers from across the residential living ecosystem.
The Investor Summit Experience.
The GSL Investor Summit London brings together the people shaping the future of residential living across the UK & Europe. Through trusted dialogue, market insight and shared experience, we create the conversations that influence tomorrow's decisions.
100+
Senior Decision-Makers
20+
Countries Represented
By Invitation
Only
Impactful
Conversations
Who Will Be In the Room.
How the Dialogue Will Unfold.
14 October 2026
Opening Keynote
He helped create the industry. Where is it going next?
Few people have shaped purpose-built student accommodation more than Nick Porter, Founder & CEO of The Dot Group.
From establishing the modern PBSA industry in the 1990s, to building an entire global student living ecosystem in The Dot Group, Nick has spent more than three decades at the forefront of the sector.
Opening the GSL Investor Summit London 2026, Nick will explore the structural forces shaping the next generation of PBSA investment and challenge investors to see student living differently.
From establishing the modern PBSA industry in the 1990s, to building an entire global student living ecosystem in The Dot Group, Nick has spent more than three decades at the forefront of the sector.
Opening the GSL Investor Summit London 2026, Nick will explore the structural forces shaping the next generation of PBSA investment and challenge investors to see student living differently.
Global Talk Show
The Great Global Rebalancing: Is Residential Living Entering A Decade Where the Rules Are Changing?
Moderator
Chairs
If capital, residents and opportunity are moving in new directions, where will the next decade of growth come from??
The traditional growth story is changing.
International student mobility is evolving. Demographics are shifting. Immigration policies are tightening. Affordability is becoming a bigger constraint. Geopolitical uncertainty is influencing capital allocation. And markets that were once considered secondary are becoming increasingly relevant. At the same time, residential living is becoming increasingly global, with capital, operators and development models moving between PBSA, BTR and other living sectors.
What happens next?
This talk show brings together senior leaders from across the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and APAC, not for a conversation about "global trends", but to confront the big tensions impacting demand, capital and opportunity:
1. The world is moving – are we?
2. The global map is being redrawn
3. Capital is global – but is it brave?
4. Are we building the same thing everywhere?
The traditional growth story is changing.
International student mobility is evolving. Demographics are shifting. Immigration policies are tightening. Affordability is becoming a bigger constraint. Geopolitical uncertainty is influencing capital allocation. And markets that were once considered secondary are becoming increasingly relevant. At the same time, residential living is becoming increasingly global, with capital, operators and development models moving between PBSA, BTR and other living sectors.
What happens next?
This talk show brings together senior leaders from across the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and APAC, not for a conversation about "global trends", but to confront the big tensions impacting demand, capital and opportunity:
1. The world is moving – are we?
2. The global map is being redrawn
3. Capital is global – but is it brave?
4. Are we building the same thing everywhere?
Roundtable Discussion - Investment
Has PBSA Become Too Safe?
Has institutional success made the sector less innovative?
PBSA has evolved into one of the world's most established living sectors. Capital has arrived, operational models have matured and investment performance has remained resilient.
But has success created complacency?
Are operators becoming too similar? Are investors still backing innovation or simply following proven models? Where will the next wave of value creation come from?
This conversation challenges some of the sector's biggest assumptions and explores whether PBSA is entering a new phase of evolution.
PBSA has evolved into one of the world's most established living sectors. Capital has arrived, operational models have matured and investment performance has remained resilient.
But has success created complacency?
Are operators becoming too similar? Are investors still backing innovation or simply following proven models? Where will the next wave of value creation come from?
This conversation challenges some of the sector's biggest assumptions and explores whether PBSA is entering a new phase of evolution.
Roundtable Discussion - Operations
Everything We Believe About Residential Living Could Be Wrong
Moderator
Darren Gardner
COO, Amro Partners
Chairs
Pavlina Chandras
Head of Operations, Living Europe, EQT Real Estate
Shelby Weiss
Principal, GREYKITE
Beth Spilchuk
Vice President, HOEM
Laura Kurt
Managing Director, Fusion
Zara McGeiver
Head of Sales and Marketing, PfP Students
Joanne Pollard
COO, Nido Livensa Group
Samantha Broderick
Divisional Operations Director, Homes for Students
The industry's most influential leaders challenge one assumption they believe is holding the sector back.
No presentations. No slides.
Just honest opinions.
Industry leaders share the beliefs they think residential living needs to rethink—from investment strategies and operating models to universities, technology, affordability and leadership.
The audience is invited into the discussion, creating an open and thought-provoking conclusion that leaves people with new ideas rather than familiar answers.
No presentations. No slides.
Just honest opinions.
Industry leaders share the beliefs they think residential living needs to rethink—from investment strategies and operating models to universities, technology, affordability and leadership.
The audience is invited into the discussion, creating an open and thought-provoking conclusion that leaves people with new ideas rather than familiar answers.
Opening Keynote
Nicholas Porter
Founder & CEO, The Dot Group
Nick Porter is CEO and Founder of The Dot Group and has been pioneering the student living sector for 30 years. He founded the Unite Group in 1991, when student accommodation was associated with ageing university halls and dodgy digs. The firm was listed nine years later and is today part of the FTSE 100. Porter went on to found Urbanest in Australia and then Global Student Accommodation (GSA) in 2013, amassing a portfolio spanning nine countries. Nick now leads The Dot Group, an entire student living ecosystem including GSA, operator and management platform Yugo, and Student.com.
Global Talk Show · Moderator
Aaron Bailey
Head of Real Estate Projects, GSA
Aaron Bailey is Head of Real Estate Projects at GSA, where he is responsible for development activity and project delivery across the company’s global portfolio, including across Europe, Australia, Japan and the U.S.A.
Aaron joined GSA in 2015 and has held senior roles including Head of Construction, Development Director for UK & Ireland, and Director of EMEA Projects. He has over 20 years’ experience in construction and real estate, having previously worked at Unite Group, Kier Group, Galliford Try, and BOUYGUES UK.
Aaron joined GSA in 2015 and has held senior roles including Head of Construction, Development Director for UK & Ireland, and Director of EMEA Projects. He has over 20 years’ experience in construction and real estate, having previously worked at Unite Group, Kier Group, Galliford Try, and BOUYGUES UK.
Global Talk Show
Anouk Darling
CEO, Student Living and BTR, The Living Company
Anouk Darling is the CEO of Student Living and BTR of The Living Company, overseeing the nation’s largest Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) platform. Under her leadership, the student living portfolio has expanded to more than A$13 billion in assets, with over 20,000 apartments and a pipeline of 5,000+ units across student and now also Build-to-Rent. Recognised as CEO Magazine’s CEO of the Year in 2024, Anouk is a respected leader in housing policy and urban design, serving as Chair of the Student Accommodation Council and Board Director of the Property Council of Australia. She champions sector innovation and women’s leadership through start-up investment and mentorship.
Global Talk Show
Karan Khanna
COO, Unite Students
Karan Khanna joined Unite Students in March 2021 and became Chief Operating Officer in January 2024. He leads the company's operational and commercial functions, overseeing health and safety, estates, student experience, sales and marketing. He was previously the Managing Director for UK and Ireland at InterContinental Hotels Group, where he was responsible for more than 350 hotels and 3,000 team members.
Global Talk Show
Aly Damji
Managing Director, Forum AM
Aly leads Forum’s Real Estate business and is a member of Forum’s Investment Committee, with a focus on originations and overseeing real estate investments. He brings extensive experience across urban development, institutional asset management and value-add and opportunistic investing. Prior to Forum, Aly was EVP, Investments & Asset Management at Hullmark, where he helped grow AUM 15-fold to nearly $1 billion and developed partnerships with leading institutional investors. Previously, he held investment roles with Westmont Hospitality Group. Over his career, Aly has been involved in more than $6 billion of principal investments and arranged over $1.5 billion in debt financings.
Global Talk Show
Joe Persechino
Global COO, Yugo
Joe is Yugo’s Global Chief Operating Officer and a student and residential housing specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in global operational real estate. He leads a world-class team focused on enhancing the student experience while delivering strong outcomes for investors and institutional partners. His experience spans major markets across the US, Europe and APAC, with a proven track record of building high-performing businesses and teams that drive operational excellence, sustainable growth and long-term value.
The Summit At A Glance.
13 October
18:00
Networking Drinks, in partnership with StarRez
Venue details shared upon RSVP
14 October
Morning
08:00
Registration & Women in PBSA Breakfast
09:15
Welcome Remarks
09:30
Opening Keynote & Q&A
10:30
Global Talk Show
11:15
Coffee & Conversations
11:45
Roundtable Discussion 1 - Investment
Afternoon
12:45
Lunch Discussions
13:45
Roundtable Discussion 2 - Operations
14:45
Coffee & Conversations
15:15
Closing Dialogue - Industry Trends
16:30
Leaving Reception
Evening
19:00
GSL Awards
Taking place at Horizon 22. Open to guests with a separate Awards ticket.
Inside the Conversations.
A glimpse of the GSL Investor Summit 2025.
Trusted by Institutions Shaping Global Living.
Previous GSL Investor Summits have welcomed senior leaders from across institutional capital, development, operations, lending and government. Meet some of the organisations represented at previous GSL Investor Summits that are helping shape the global residential living landscape.
What Industry Leaders Are Saying.
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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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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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The GSL Investor Summit London is a great opportunity to engage with leading industry players and gain valuable insight into where our business could be in the next 5 to 10 years.
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The GSL Investor Summit London is a great opportunity to engage with leading industry players and gain valuable insight into where our business could be in the next 5 to 10 years.
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Hans Stenseng, COO, Bo Coliving
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I’ve been attending the GSL Investor Summit for as long as I can remember. Over the past five years in particular, the team has been incredibly innovative in how they deliver the conferences. The breakout sessions, especially the one I attend, are consistently valuable and provide great insight into the industry.
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I’ve been attending the GSL Investor Summit for as long as I can remember. Over the past five years in particular, the team has been incredibly innovative in how they deliver the conferences. The breakout sessions, especially the one I attend, are consistently valuable and provide great insight into the industry.
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Seb Horst, Investment Director, Host.
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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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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
Advancing the Conversation Together.
The GSL Investor Summit London is built on a shared ambition between GSL and our partners: to create a trusted platform where institutional investors and industry leaders come together to explore the future of residential living investment.
Event Partner
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Partner
The Dot Group is the home of student living. Your partner for the full student journey, we're there from the first brick to move-in day. We invest in, develop, finance, operate and drive demand for student housing under our three brands: GSA, Yugo and Student.com. 35 countries. 180 cities. 280 communities. One genuinely global network, built on more than 35 years in the business.
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Platinum Sponsor
ASK4 provides Internet, smart building tech and IT solutions, delivering connectivity and technology services to hundreds of thousands of users internationally. Their expertise ensures seamless digital experiences for residents in PBSA, universities, co-living, BTR and other multi-tenant properties.
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Platinum Sponsor
Yardi is a global leader in property technology, delivering innovative software solutions tailored for PBSA. For over 40 years, Yardi has empowered operators with integrated platforms to streamline accounts, leasing, operations, and resident engagement. Trusted worldwide, Yardi helps PBSA providers boost efficiency, enhance student experiences, and maximise portfolio performance.
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Gold Sponsor
Tribera is creating a new category of urban living, combining scalable design, smart technology, and operational rigour to meet the needs of Gen Z, young professionals, and globally mobile residents. Their portfolio spans student accommodation, co-living, serviced apartments, and hybrid residential models. Each asset is built on strong fundamentals, future-focused design, and efficient performance. With a clear focus on energy efficiency, digital infrastructure, and community-led amenities, they develop resilient, future-proof assets that deliver long-term value.
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Gold Sponsor
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.
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Gold Sponsor
Project Furniture Residential provide complete turnkey furnishing solutions—from design and sourcing to project management, delivery, installation, and aftercare. Partnering with developers, institutional funds, and operators, they create stylish, functional interiors tailored to Co-Living, BTR, PBSA, PRS, and private residential projects—seamless, stress-free, and built to last.
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Silver Sponsor
Good facilities management meets the needs of your building. Great facilities management meets the needs of the people in the building. HPS are a national facilities management provider, focused on the unique needs of the PBSA and university sectors, because we believe that everyone deserves a fantastic place to live, learn, work, and stay.
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Continue the Conversation in London.
If you're shaping the future of residential living through investment, development, operations or strategic partnerships, we'd welcome the opportunity to explore whether the GSL Investor Summit London is the right platform for you.