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 capital, students and opportunity are moving in entirely new directions?
The traditional growth story is changing.
International student mobility is evolving, demographic trends are shifting, immigration policies are tightening, geopolitical uncertainty is influencing investment decisions and new markets are emerging faster than ever.
Bringing together leaders from the UK, Europe, North America and APAC, this conversation explores where the next decade of growth will come from and what every market must do to remain globally competitive.
The traditional growth story is changing.
International student mobility is evolving, demographic trends are shifting, immigration policies are tightening, geopolitical uncertainty is influencing investment decisions and new markets are emerging faster than ever.
Bringing together leaders from the UK, Europe, North America and APAC, this conversation explores where the next decade of growth will come from and what every market must do to remain globally competitive.
Roundtable Discussion
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.
Closing Dialogue
Everything We Believe About Residential Living Could Be Wrong
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.
The Day At A Glance.
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
Afternoon
12:45
Lunch Discussions
13:45
Roundtable Discussion 2
14:45
Coffee & Conversations
15:15
Closing Dialogue
16:30
Leaving Reception
Evening
19:00
GSL Awards*
*Please note: The GSL Awards will take place at Horizon 22 and are open to guests with a separate Awards ticket.
Inside the Conversations.
A glimpse of the GSL Investor Summit 2025.
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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.
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Partner
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
ASK4
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
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
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
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
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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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.