Student Accommodation Association (SAA) Industry Lunch in New South Wales

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect and gain critical insights into the future of student accommodation in New South Wales

The Student Accommodation Association (SAA) is delighted to invite you to our Industry Lunch in New South Wales. Join us for an afternoon of insightful discussion, expert perspectives, and industry networking at Parliament House NSW on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
• Time: 12:00PM - 2:30PM
• Venue: Strangers' Room Parliament House NSW

This event brings together leaders from across the student accommodation, education, and government sectors, and those who provide support services to the student accommodation sector to explore how high standards in accommodation are shaping the international student experience in New South Wales.

Arriving early? Make the most of your visit by joining our National Property Accreditation Scheme (NPAS) Information Session (10:15 AM - 11:30 AM) before lunch. This free session offers an introduction to NPAS and explores how accredited student accommodation supports student safety, experience, and confidence in global markets.

Keynote Presentations

The Lunch will feature a series of keynote presentations and a panel discussion, providing expert insights into the future of student accommodation in New South Wales.

• Supporting Sustainable Growth Through Access to Quality Accommodation in NSW, Nate Henderson, Associate Director, Study NSW
• A Deep Dive into the Study NSW Student Sentiment Survey, Iori Forsyth, Senior Associate, Study NSW
• Setting the Standard: Minimum Standards in Student Accommodation, Geoff Denison, President, and Rebecca Bendall, Committee Member of Student Accommodation Association

Discussion Panel: Enhancing student experience and safety through student accommodation quality standards

Facilitator: Pr Kent Anderson

Panellists:

• Nate Henderson, Associate Director, Study NSW
• Matthew Bowerman, Housing Manager, University of Technology Sydney
• Weihong Liang, President, International Students Representative Council Australia
• Rebecca Bendall, Committee Member, Student Accommodation Association

Ticket Prices:

• Members (SAA): $ 90 per head (Inc. GST)
• Members (SAA) Table of 10: $800 per table (Inc. GST)
• Non-Executive Members (SAA): $105 per head (Inc. GST)
• ISANA Members: $105 per head (Inc.GST)
• Non-Members: $115 per head (Inc. GST)

Includes a two-course meal and soft drink, coffee, and tea.

As places are limited, tickets should be purchased strictly in advance by Wednesday 13th April 2026.