Building the Future of Student Housing in Europe will bring together a broad range of participants, from universities and student representatives to public authorities, housing operators, and EU-level policymakers and stakeholders. Through discussion and exchange, participants will explore how cooperation across sectors can be strengthened. 

The event will present the concluding outputs of the HOME² project, including housing quality criteria and strategic recommendations aimed at European decision-makers drawn from extensive research and stakeholder consultation carried out across multiple European countries. The conference will also feature a selection of initiatives identified through the “European Call for Best Practices” demonstrating how different regions and actors are responding to challenges such as affordability, social inclusion, and innovation in student accommodation. 

UIPI will take the stage in the conference to present the findings of the study The private student housing market in Europe: Trends, challenges & perspectives published earlier this 2026 and discuss how policymakers can effectively support both landlords and tenants in creating a healthy student accommodation sector. 

Please note that the conference will be only accessible in person and carried out entirely in English.