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National Student Housing Conference

In-person & Online! A Full-Day Premium Event in Philadelphia

Event Ended On: Tuesday December 7 2021

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ALL ACCESS PASS: IN-PERSON & LIVESTREAM

Can't make it to Philly? Your registration also grants you access to our livestream or on-demand recording to all four panels. Whether you'll be joining us in-person or virtually, grab your ticket now for an all-access pass to the biggest opportunities in the Student Housing space.

Speakers and Panels

Investment & How Capital Views Student Housing

Gary Holloway Jr.

Gary Holloway Jr.

Chief Executive Officer & President, GMH Communities
Michael Flanagan

Michael Flanagan

President - Development, The Michaels Organization

Student Housing Outlook

Dominique Casimir

Dominique Casimir

VP, Real Estate, Thomas Jefferson University

Construction & Design - What Amenities Do Students Really Want?

Alan Greenberger

Alan Greenberger

VP, Real Estate & Facilities, Drexel University
Bob Keane

Bob Keane

Managing Principal, WDG Architecture

Why This Matters

  • Student housing has been viewed as recession-proof due to the perception that millions of kids would want to get a college degree no matter what the economy looked like. However, the pandemic sent everyone home from college campuses, upending the assumption that as long as class is in session, college housing will be filled with students
  • Similar to businesses around the world, colleges were forced to put their plans on hold in 2020 and, for many, part of 2021 as well. Will new developments be returning in force as universities look to get back on track? 
  • Many of us have memories of small dorm rooms with smaller windows when we were in college. The pandemic has made many uncomfortable with small living spaces and lack of fresh air. How will the next wave of on campus and off campus developments make students feel safe? 
  • How are universities making sure they have the connectivity and technology to support students learning from their dorms or apartments? 

 

  

How You'll Do More Business: Despite the high cost, university enrollment continues to increase year over year. Schools will continue to need more on- and off-campus housing to accommodate their growing student bodies. Staying on top of trends that the pandemic brought on is paramount for staying ahead in student housing.

Venue

The Crystal Tea Room
100 East Penn Square The Wanamaker Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Ballroom & Floor: 9th Floor - Atrium (networking), Crystal Tea Room (content)


Parking Information:

Parking garage is located under The Wanamaker Building. The entrance to the garage is off of Juniper Street, between Penn Square and Chestnut Street. Bare right onto Juniper Street from Penn Square and the garage will be on your left.
Mon-Sun - All day
15 Mins     $4.00
30 Mins     $8.00
45 Mins     $12.00
1 Hour       $16.00
75 Mins     $20.00
90 Mins     $24.00
12 Hours   $26.00
24 Hours   $30.00
(ends at 6am)

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Agenda

Time Activity
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
Pre-Event Networking
11:00 AM
11:45 AM
Construction & Design - What Amenities Do Students Really Want?
Will de-densification of student housing continue? Gen-Z likes their own rooms, but lots of common areas - is that possible post pandemic? What amenities do college students actually want from their buildings.
11:45 AM
12:30 PM
Investment & How Capital Views Student Housing
How does capital currently view student housing? A lot of foreign capital invested in student housing before the Trump administration, will this new administration usher in a return of foreign investment?
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
Networking & Lunch
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
Special Keynote with David Adelman
1:30 PM
2:15 PM
Student Housing Outlook
What is the impact of students who deferred and potential lack of housing for incoming freshmen? How will schools handle the Omicron Variant and rise in Covid cases?
2:15 PM
2:30 PM
Post-Event Networking