The Class Conference 2019: Blended Living
The biggest conference on student living in Europe is set to take place in Berlin this November!
Organised by The Class of 2020, a think tank for the future of living, learning and working in university cities, this conference examines the implications of the continual blurring of the boundaries between living, learning and working, for both millennials and Generation Z.
The future of urban living, working and learning
Taking place at Arena Berlin, an industrial monument by the river Spree, the interactive touring Class conference 2019 will focus on the core theme of “Blended Living”, a concept that revolves around living, working and learning in urban cities. Over 800 thought leaders in real estate investment, development and operations, international higher education and city leadership will be attending this year’s event.
Throughout the conference, attendees will be able to explore all the blends that students and young professionals may encounter during their urban living experience while learning about the latest living trends and market developments.
At the same time, visitors can also discuss upcoming trends and innovations in urban living within a European context, from the legacy of traditional student accommodation to co-living / co-working spaces.
Speakers at The Class of 2020: Blended Living 2019
Around 100 high-profile speakers are set to take to the stage across the two-day conference, including keynote speaker Oke Hauser, Creative Lead at MINI living. Other speakers include:
- Gunther Schmidt, founder & CEO at Medici Living Group
- Anil Khera, CEO & founder of Node
- Jill Ju, Global Investment Director at The Collective
- Brian Welsh, CEO of the Nido Student
- Nathan Goddard, CEO of the Student Roost
- Charlie MacGregor, CEO & founder of The Student Hotel
- Adam Brockley, founder & Global CDO at Scape
- Prof. Dr Philipp Bouteiller, CEO of Tegel Projekt GmbH
- Emmanuel Javal, CEO, of the Le Grand Reservoir
- Rainer Nonnegässer, CEO of International Campus Group
- Esther Bahne, VP Strategy and Innovation at MINI Living
For more information on the speakers or venue, head over to The Class of 2020 Conference 2019 website.
Ten themes at The Class Conference 2019
The first day of the conference will kick off with some inspirational site tours, four-hour journeys that take attendees behind the scenes of some of the most unique spaces in Berlin and set up the parameters for the conference's key message.
The second day of the Class conference 2019 will explore numerous topics linked to the central theme of Blended Living, including:
- The Student housing markets and the future of PBSA (models) in Europe and beyond
- The Co-Revolution: co-working, co-living, micro-apartments
- New concepts for blending intergenerational living
- The Urban Campus methodology; innovation hubs and talent ecosystems
- The rise of branch campuses: new talent geographies in post-Brexit Europe
- Funding the University of the Future: real estate as a leverage
- The digitalisation of higher education and work: the role of tech and platforms
- ResLife and Mental Health: need-to-know for operators and student living professionals
- Community building and placemaking: from the dorms and beyond
- Models for affordability: fostering inclusive cities and communities
The Class Conference 2019 - Berlin
Make sure you register for this thought-provoking and insightful conference in time! The Class of 2020 has partnered with Lufthansa, the Michelberg Hotel and the Student Hotel, to offer better rates for attendees.
For more information and to book your tickets now, please head over to the Class Conference 2019.