What’s on the Programme at ASRA Conference 2026?

By Jordan Meates • 15 January 2026

ASRA Conference 2026 promises a dynamic, interactive, and inspiring programme designed to inform, challenge, and connect student accommodation professionals from across the UK and Ireland.

Across two and a half days in Liverpool, delegates will have access to a rich mix of keynote talks, hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities that cover the full spectrum of sector challenges and innovations.

Highlights Include:

• Celebrity Keynote: Shaun Wallace, television personality, barrister, and lecturer, kicks off the conference with an inspiring session on resilience, diversity, and professional excellence. His story of overcoming challenges and achieving success across law and media sets the tone for a conference full of insight and motivation.
• Student Takeover: Hear directly from students in a unique live session focused on mental health, international student experiences, diversity and inclusion, and the real-world challenges of student life. This interactive session offers delegates invaluable insight into the student perspective.
• Training & Development: Pre-registrable sessions offer practical knowledge you can immediately apply, including safeguarding in student accommodation, proactive behaviour management, neurodiversity support, and more. Learn from leading experts while developing skills to enhance your day-to-day practice.
• Interactive Roundtables: Hot-topic discussions led by sector leaders allow delegates to share ideas, strategies, and solutions, fostering collaboration and problem-solving across the student accommodation community.
• ASRA Awards Dinner: Celebrate the best of the sector at this prestigious evening event, recognising innovation, excellence, and collaboration. An evening of recognition, networking, and celebration awaits.
• Networking & Exhibition: Explore the trade exhibition to discover the latest innovations, products, and services shaping student accommodation. Connect with suppliers, partners, and peers in a vibrant, interactive environment.
• Cavern Club Night: Experience Liverpool’s legendary music scene with an exclusive conference night at the iconic Cavern Club. Relax, network, and enjoy live music in the city where The Beatles started their journey.

Attending ASRA 2026 offers more than just learning, it’s about building connections, staying ahead of industry trends, sharing best practice, and being part of a vibrant professional community. Every session, roundtable, and networking opportunity is designed to help you develop professionally, gain actionable insights, and take back ideas that can transform your organisation.

For the full programme, speakers, and session details, visit the ASRA Conference 2026 programme page and plan your experience today.