Event Detail

About The Summit

Student housing in South Africa is characterised by a significant and persistent supply-demand imbalance, driven by growing enrolments at institutions and limited housing capacity both on and off campus.

This has created substantial opportunities for private sector investment in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). However, the sector faces notable challenges, including affordability constraints for students as well as rising construction and operating costs, regulatory complexity and infrastructure issues.

While partnerships between universities, government and private developers are helping to unlock new supply, the market must continue to balance cost, quality and accessibility to deliver sustainable, scalable housing solutions that meet the needs of a diverse and growing student population.

Who Should Attend?

• Government departments and regulators
• Universities and TVET colleges
• Private student housing operators
• Property developers and investors
• Industry associations
• Architects and construction companies
• Development finance institutions
• PropTech and building technology companies

Key Discussion Topics

• Funding and financing models
• Student safety and security
• Student welfare and wellbeing
• Innovative housing design
• Technology in student accommodation
• Infrastructure and sustainability
• Affordable housing solutions
• Public-private partnerships

Building sustainable, affordable and scalable student housing solutions for South Africa’s future.