The Class Conference '22

The Class Conference is our annual flagship event where leaders from real estate, higher education, urban planning, and policy-making come together to explore how big ideas and cross-border collaboration will shape the future of student living. Get cutting-edge insights from industry trailblazers and network with international executives, investors, developers, operators, and more over the course of our two-day programme.

For this year’s conference, we’ve pulled out all the stops to create a “city within a city”. Attendees are able to follow coloured metro lines within the venue to explore different themed areas including…

The Plaza (main stage)

This forum for the exchange of ideas is inspired by the ancient Greek ‘agora’ or village square. As the central hub of our venue, the Plaza plays host to birds-eye conversations on how to design cities for the next generation, the relationship between living and learning, the convergence of silos within our sector, and balancing globalisation and localisation.

The Academy (2nd stage)

Intended for deeper dives, the smaller stage spotlights data insights, regional market updates, grassroots conversations, and dialogues on niche topics such as future investment ambitions.

The Marketplace (Exhibitor Areas)

Our exhibitor areas feature a diverse mix of Europe’s leading operators, investors, universities, city innovators, and the tech community.

The Park (Networking Areas)

Drawing inspiration from Madrid’s ongoing urban regeneration efforts, these indoor ‘green spaces’ create a verdant backdrop for networking, co-working, and chilling in between sessions.

Plus… site tours of innovative student accommodations around Madrid, the 7th edition of the Best in Class Awards, the launch of our 2022 Trend Report, and much more!