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Welcome to the
GSL Investor Summit - Málaga.

8-9 May 2025 | Gran Hotel Miramar, Málaga, Spain

The GSL Investor Summit is an invitation-only event for leading global residential living investors, funders, developers and operator C-Suite.

The Summit comprises a number of short presentations and themed round-table sessions held under Chatham House Rules. Sessions are chaired by leading members of the investment community and are designed to allow participants to discuss issues and share knowledge in confidence.

The Málaga Summit will unite the foremost leaders of residential living across Europe. 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 Europe.

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Why Attend?

  • High-Level Networking. Meet and engage with key decision-makers shaping the future of residential living.
  • Exclusive Market Insights. Gain unmatched intelligence on investment opportunities, market shifts, and key challenges from industry leaders.
  • Chatham House Roundtables. Participate in closed-door discussions on critical topics, from growth opportunities to emerging trends in PBSA, BTR, and co-living.

Impactful Discussions.

  • Unlocking Growth in Europe’s Student Accommodation Sector
  • Blurring Boundaries: The Convergence of PBSA, Co-living, and BTR
  • Europe’s Next Wave of Student Accommodation: Strategic Insights
  • Understanding Generation Alpha: Future- Ready PBSA with Stronger Brands and Smarter Returns

Who’s Attending?

Attending this event means exclusive access to a network of decision-makers who are transforming residential living.

Meet Our Brilliant Moderators, Provocateurs, and Chairs.

Moderators

Christopher Holloway

Managing Director Europe, ASK4

Jose Antonio De Pedro Cuadrado

Partner, Fluxus Ventures

Juan Manuel Acosta

CIO & Head of Spain, Rockfield

Suraiya Comunello

CMO, Nido Living

PROVOCATEURS

Ana Martínez de Lizarrondo Asurmendi

Head of Spain, Urban Campus

Kasper Wigen

Global Marketing Director, Yugo

Cristina Garcia-Peri

Senior Partner, Azora

CHAIRS

Unlocking Growth in Europe’s Student Accommodation Sector

Matteo Minardi

Head of Real Estate Italy & Managing Director, Ardian

Matt Walker

CEO and Head of Student Housing, Mapletree

Irina Stamate-Rocha

Partner, Patron Capital

Paddy Allen

CEO, Kinetic Capital

Paddy Allen

Javier Ricote Mateos

Managing Director Real Estate, CaixaBank

Blurring Boundaries: The Convergence of PBSA, Co-living, and BTR

Pavlina Chandras

Head of Operations, Living Europe, EQT Real Estate

Pavlos Gennimatas

Managing Director- European Living, Hines

Scott Lewis

COO - Homes for Students

Alberto Añaños

CEO, Live4Life

James Wells

Managing Director, Layetana

Juan Laiseca

Managing Partner, Straco Real Estate Iberia

Ana Lozano Portillo

Founder and CEO, Nidus Lab

Edoardo Volpi

Partner, Momento Capital

Next Wave of Student Accommodation: Strategic Insights from Key Markets (Italy, France, Germany, Iberia & Netherlands)

Duco de Jong

CFO, Student Experience

Gawain Smart

CEO, International Campus Group

Christof Flöckner

Managing Director, Milestone

Robin Cremers

Partner, Momento Capital

Marta Sánchez Serrano

CEO, RESA

Joe Persechino

Global COO, Yugo

Summit Agenda.

8 MAY
Site Visits*
9:00 Site Visit
11:00 Site Visit
12:30 Site Visit
13:30 Lunch Break (venue: La Terraza de San Juan, Malaga Premium Hotel
19:00 Welcome Drinks
20:00 Networking Dinner*
22:00 Open Bar (to midnight)

Please note: Site visits are now fully booked. For the Networking Dinner, limited spaces are available in first-booked priority order.

9 MAY
Summit Sessions
7:45 GSL Running Club (Sponsored by GSA, Kinetic Capital, Yugo)
9:30 Registration / Networking Coffee
10:15 Opening Presentation
10:30 Opening Session: Unlocking Growth in Europe’s Student Accommodation Sector
11:30 Networking Break
12:00 Session 2: Blurring Boundaries: The Convergence of PBSA, Co-living, and BTR
13:00 Lunch Break
14:00 Session 3: Next Wave of Student Accommodation: Strategic Insights from Key Markets
15:00 Networking Break
15:30 Plenary: Understanding Generation Alpha: Future- Ready PBSA with Stronger Brands and Smarter Returns
16:30 Networking Drinks

GSL Investor Summit - Málaga is taking place at the stunning
Gran Hotel Miramar.

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

What Industry Leaders Are Saying.

“
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!
”

Duco de Jong, CFO, Student Experience

“
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. I'm looking forward to seeing how the Investor Summit in Malaga builds on this success.
”

Pavlina Chandras, Head of Operations, Living Europe, EQT Real Estate

Secure Your Place.

This is an invitation-only event with limited capacity. Click APPLY below to submit your application, or email [email protected] with any questions.

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Meet the GSL Investor Summit Team.

Tim Daplyn

CEO

Thiago Alves

Executive Vice President

Jenny Mourato

Marketing Manager

Bernardo Franca

Global Relationships & Partnerships Executive

Eduardo Carvalhinho

Global Relationships & Partnerships Analyst

Event Partners & Sponsors.

We're proud to collaborate with our event partners, whose insights and contributions elevate the Summit experience. Learn more about them here.

EVENT PARTNERS

We would also like to thank our incredible sponsors, whose contributions make this event a reality.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

For partnership or sponsorship opportunities, send us an email at [email protected].

Photo Gallery: 2024 GSL Investor Summit London.

Applications are subject to approval.
Fees listed are charges for the market insight report launched at the event, and not for the event itself which is free to those ordering the report.
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.

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