Property Week's Student Accommodation Conference & Awards is the UK's leading annual event for the student accommodation sector. Taking place over two days, 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, with exclusive access to fringe events taking place the day before the main event.

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. 

Our fringe events will take place on Monday 30 November which include Site Visits, Property Padel and a Parliamentary Reception. To get involved, please contact Ben Miller at ben.miller@propertyweek.com.

if you would like to host a site visit, please register your interest 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. 

Delegates who book a conference or awards ticket can also attend our exclusive fringe events. Places are limited, so we recommend registering early to secure your place. To register, simply select your preferred event(s) when booking your ticket. If you require any further assistance, please contact logistics@emap.com.

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.