2025 EXHIBITION AGENDA

Hear first-hand from a diverse panel of students as they share how they search for and choose their accommodation, what influences their decisions, and what they truly value in their living experience. The session will then open up to audience questions, giving you the chance to get candid insights directly from the students themselves.

This session will explore how providers are responding to new regulations, rising expectations, and the realities of delivery- examining how to balance compliance, cost, and confidence in a high-stakes environment.

As technology becomes embedded in every aspect of student accommodation, this session will examine the role of technology and automation in both operations and student life.

• Exploring how automation and digital tools are transforming day-to-day operations
• Assessing student expectations to understand what tech they value, and what they don’t
• Finding the balance between tech and human touch to ensure meaningful interactions in an increasingly automated world
• Empowering staff through tailored training—building the skills needed to harness technology and enhance student engagement

This session will explore how the physical and social environment of student housing can contribute to positive outcomes. With student expectations evolving, how can operators design and deliver spaces that genuinely support the whole student?

• Providing meaningful mental health support- from front-line staff training to partnerships with local services
• Creating inclusive, accessible environments that reflect the diverse needs of today’s students
• Creating connection through events, shared spaces, and social infrastructure
• Embedding wellbeing into operational culture- what does a this look like in practice?