Smart Student Living is a non-sales event driven by collaborative workshops between operators and tech leaders. These workshops are interactive and will focus on driving ESG, operational efficiency, and student well-being solutions.
About the Event
Participants of the event's workshops will engage in discussions and problem-solving activities aligned with the following key themes:
1. Building – Sustainable Operations & Resource Efficiency
A focus on the physical space and operations
- Enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
- Implementing smart building solutions.
- Exploring data-driven maintenance strategies to improve asset longevity and ESG compliance.
2. Systems – ESG-Integrated Technology & Automation
A focus on the technology
- Seamlessly integrating and automating ESG platforms for efficient operations.
- Leveraging systems and tools to monitor and optimise carbon footprint, energy consumption, and compliance.
- Ensuring data interoperability across systems to enhance reporting, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.
3. People – Student Well-Being & Inclusive Living Environments
A focus on enhancing the experience
- Elevating the student experience by designing tech-driven well-being, safety, and engagement strategies.
- Measuring and enhancing social sustainability and community impact in student living.
- Using real-time data and AI-driven insights to improve inclusivity, mental health support, and resident satisfaction.
4. Investment – ESG and Value Reporting & Impact
A focus on Investment strategies
- Optimising ESG reporting frameworks to meet regulatory and investor expectations.
- Exploring financial performance metrics linked to ESG goals in student housing investments.
- Leveraging AI and big data analytics to enhance risk management, impact measurement, and sustainability-driven decision-making.
Smart Living Community Awards
This year, we are introducing the Smart Living Community Awards for the first time, recognising collaboration, leadership, and demonstrable ESG impact across the student living ecosystem.
The awards span four categories: Smart Cross-Sector Collaboration, Smart Sustainability Initiatives, Smart Social Impact Initiatives, and Smart Leader of the Year.
The programme will conclude with the Smart Living Celebration, featuring live presentations from shortlisted nominees and a real-time voting process with participation from investors and operators, who will select the initiatives that best demonstrate meaningful impact and sector leadership.
Interested in taking part and being recognised by industry leaders at the event? Apply via the link below.
Agenda
Registration and Breakfast
Welcome Remarks
Opening Panel: Different Perspectives, Aligning Agendas
Building and People Case Studies
Path to Net Zero:
Buildings are responsible for 36% of CO₂ emissions in the EU — and student housing has a critical role to play in the race to Net Zero. As Europe pushes for a 55% emissions cut by 2030 and full climate neutrality by 2050, this workshop invites you to rethink how we design, operate, and future-proof student living. Through real-world examples and collaborative thinking, we’ll explore the data, technology, and mindset shifts needed to turn green goals into everyday action.
Developing a Sustainable Systems Strategy for Enhanced Student Experience:
This workshop and case study explores how strong partnerships between student housing operators and tech providers drive operational success and enhance student experiences. Using Fresh and Yardi as a benchmark, the session will highlight key factors for collaboration, overcoming tech implementation challenges, and aligning on shared goals.
Lunch
Systems and Value Case Studies
Creating Value from Social Sustainablity and Community Impact
This workshop, led by Student Roost and Kinetic, explores how operators are using data and technology to deliver measurable social sustainability in PBSA. With a deep dive into real-life applications, from tracking student engagement in real time to aligning ESG metrics with operational strategy. Participants will examine how social value is being captured, reported, and used to influence decision-making. Through case-based discussion and a collective sector conversation, the session will offer practical insight into embedding social sustainability into the future of student living.
Redefining Global Student Mobility
As student mobility increases across Europe, with over 400,000 graduates moving abroad in 2023, the need for smarter, tech-enabled solutions in housing, support services, and relocation has never been greater. This workshop, led by Lodgerin and VITA, explores how digital platforms, automation, and AI forecasting are streamlining the student mobility journey from housing access to mental health integration and data-informed planning.
Through real-world insights and case studies, participants will explore:
1. How universities and operators are tackling housing shortages, financial stress, and relocation challenges
2. What tech tools and partnerships are reshaping mobility strategies
3. How predictive data and collaboration can align student growth with housing market capacity
Attendees will break into groups to co-design actionable strategies that address core questions on the future of student mobility, technology, and support.
Closing Session
Rooftop Drinks
Sponsors.
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Laura Wollard
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Jaime Caruncho
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Micampus Residencias
Emily Sims
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Yugo
Henri Vuong
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INREV
Brian Welsh
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Nido
Jacob Chai
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