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THE UK'S LEADING STUDENT ACCOMMODATION EVENT

Supporting the Student Accommodation Sector for 19 Years

Property Week's Student Accommodation Conference & Awards takes place on 1 December at Westminster  Park Plaza,  London. This one-day event brings together professionals from across the student accommodation sector for industry insights, networking, collaboration and an evening celebration of excellence across the industry.

Daytime Conference

The conference brings together investors, developers, operators, universities and other industry leaders to explore the commercial, operational and policy issues shaping the future of student living. Through expert-led discussions and market insights, delegates will examine the latest trends, share best practice and discuss the sector's biggest opportunities and challenges.

Evening Awards

Following the conference, the prestigious awards celebrate the organisations, projects and individuals making an outstanding contribution to the sector. Recognising excellence across development, operations, investment, sustainability, customer experience and leadership, the awards showcase the innovation and achievements driving the industry forward.

Introducing The Double Act — a fresh new twist from Property Week!

Get ready for a night like no other as Lucy Porter & Emmanuel Sonubi and join forces as a hilarious comedy duo for the Student Accommodation Awards.

TV and radio favourite Lucy Porter well known from multiple appearances on Would I Lie To You, QI, Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and many more will have you laughing out loud as she shares her sharp and relatable takes on university life.

Emmanuel Sonubi has rocketed to comedic fame in record time, known for his commanding stage presence and fresh material that continues to win over audiences.

“The bloke has got funny bones. He’s incredibly likeable… despite looking like he could snap you in two!”   — Romesh Ranganathan

This is a rare opportunity to see these two comedy powerhouses perform together – a one-off pairing you’re unlikely to see again. Together, they’ll bring extra energy, unstoppable charisma, and double the laughs to this year’s celebrations.

ADVISORY BOARD

CEO
Watkin Jones

Director
McComb Student Property

Partner, Higher Education
Cushman and Wakefield

Brian Welsh
Founder
OPRE Solutions

Belonging and Engagement Consultant
Independent Consultant

Founding Partner
Summix

Director of Partnerships
UPP

Customer Success Director – Real Estate & Construction
UCAS

Co-Founder & Director
The Property Marketing Strategists

Paddy Jackman
Director
Jackman Education Solutions Limited

Managing Director - UK Real Estate Finance
Beaufort Capital Management UK

Chief Executive
Affordable Accommodation 4 students Association ltd – AA4S

Sales & Marketing Director
Empiric Student Property

CEO
Abodus

Higher Education External Engagement Director
Unite Students

Director of Transformation
University of Birmingham

Partner, Joint Head of Student Property, Student Property Capital Markets
Knight Frank

Chief Revenue Officer
StudentCrowd

Director, Head of UK PBSA & Co-Living Transactions
Savills

Managing Director – Portfolio Management, Europe
Greystar

VIEW ALL ADVISORY BOARD
1
DAY EVENT
45
PARTNERS
1,300
ATTENDEES
50+
SPEAKERS
180+
ENTRIES

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Property Week 's Student Accommodation Conference & Awards remains the industry leading event for property professionals working across the student living sector. Partnering with the event is an excellent opportunity to showcase your brand and engage with senior decision makers. Whether you are interested in being recognised as a thought leader, or want to explore extensive branding, showcase your products and benefit from valuable networking.

Enquire today to join us as a 2026 partner!

MEET SOME OF THE AWARD JUDGES

Alex Pease
CEO
Watkin Jones

Allan Hilton
Chief Executive
Affordable Accommodation 4 students Association ltd – AA4S

Andrew Howarth
Interim Head of Accommodation Services
University of the Arts London

Brian Welsh
Founder
OPRE Solutions

Deepa Deb
Partner
Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Director of Transformation
University of Birmingham

James Greenwood
Head of Residential Life and Communications
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Mark Quigley
Managing Director - UK Real Estate Finance
Beaufort Capital Management UK

Martina Pardo
Founder & Director
A Designer at Heart

Melissa Browne
Acting Director of Campus Services
University of Kent

Nisha Parmer
Business Development & Integration Director
Homes for Students

Paddy Jackman
Director
Jackman Education Solutions Limited

Rebecca O'Hare
Assistant Director (Residence Life & Accommodation Office)
Assistant Director (Residence Life & Accommodation Office)

Co-Founder & Director
The Property Marketing Strategists

Stewart Moore
CEO
Host

Informative on the sector, great to see suppliers from all levels.

Tirath Singh, Senior Relationship Manager, Shawbrook Bank.

During the day is a series of thought-provoking segments - giving way in the evening to a wonderful celebration of the year...all in an incredible iconic setting!

Mark Quigley, Managing Director - UK Real Estate Finance, Beaufort Capital

An incredibly diverse range of companies

Zach Armstrong, Student Ambassador, UCAS

It's great the awards recognise the amazing work our industry does by creating and supporting students in Residences to ensure they have a great experience.

Lai Ha Diamond, Business Support Manager, Kings College London

An inclusive event with a variety of content to appeal to everyone working in the sector.

Sarah Canning, Co-founder, The Property Marketing Strategists

Enjoyable event that provides opportunity for industry individuals to celebrate their achievements.

Charlie Farquhar, Relationship Manager, Real Estate Finance, Santander

KEY INFORMATION

Property Week's Student Accommodation Conference & Awards is the UK's leading annual event for the student accommodation sector. Taking place over one day, the event combines an insightful conference exploring the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in student housing, followed by an evening awards ceremony celebrating the organisations, projects and individuals driving excellence across the industry.

The Student Accommodation Conference and Awards will take place on 1 December at a brand new venue, the Westminster Park Plaza in London.

You can find out more about the venue here. 

The event is open to professionals working across the student accommodation industry, including operators, developers, investors, consultants, and suppliers involved in student housing and purpose-built student accommodation.

To see who has previously attended the event, click here. 

The conference explores the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of student accommodation. Through expert-led presentations, panel discussions and industry insights, you'll gain practical knowledge on investment, development, operations, policy, sustainability, student experience and the evolving UK student housing market.

View the full agenda here. 

The Student Accommodation Conference is the must attend event for professionals across the UK student accommodation sector. Hear from the decision makers shaping the future of PBSA, gain insight into the latest market trends and connect with investors, developers, operators, universities and advisers from across the industry.

Covering everything from capital markets and development to operations, sustainability and student experience, the conference provides the knowledge, connections and strategies needed to navigate a changing student housing landscape.

View the agenda here.

The Student Accommodation Awards bring together the sector for an evening of celebration, recognition and networking. Connect with like minded professionals, meet industry leaders and rising stars, build new relationships and strengthen existing ones, while celebrating the organisations and individuals transforming the future of student housing.

With an evening of entertainment, networking and celebration, the awards provide the perfect opportunity to recognise success and enjoy a memorable night with colleagues and clients.

View table packages here.

Entries are welcome from individuals, teams, and organisations working within the student accommodation sector, including those delivering innovation, operational excellence, and outstanding student living experiences.

You can view all the categories here.

Please note, entries for 2026 are now closed.

Entries can be submitted here. Applicants can enter themselves or enter a colleague, with the option to edit submissions up to the deadline.

Please note, entries for 2026 are now closed.

If you are already a subscriber to Property Week , you are entitled to £100 off your Student Accommodation Conference ticket.

To secure your discount please contact: Cheryl Wood cheryl.wood@emap.com

*Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or retrospectively