Coliving Awards

Carlos Muriel is a design-led architect with extensive international experience and currently serves as the Head of Europe for Buckley Gray Yeoman, a top-ranked firm in the AJ100 and a leading name in UK architecture. Throughout his career, Carlos has collaborated with renowned studios such as Odile Decq Studio, Stanton Williams, Farrells, and Atkins. He is recognized for his strong design ethos and leadership, with a particular focus on sustainable architecture.

His portfolio includes significant projects across the UK, Spain, France, Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East. A passionate advocate for flexible living solutions in Spain and Europe, Carlos promotes innovative housing designs that address the evolving needs of modern living.

Jessica is the CEO of Abode Worldwide, a strategic public relations agency focused on raising the profile of transformative technology solutions across the global hospitality, lodging, and living sectors. Abode sits at the heart of the developing intersection between work, life and play in real estate and hospitality and partners with the brands playing a lead role in this transformation. A regular industry speaker, author, and adviser, Jessica is also the host of the Pillow Talk Sessions podcast and author of the upcoming book ‘Tech-enabled Hospitality - Strategies to Elevate Guest Experience and Operational Efficiencies’.

Jupiter Lucas is passionate about the intersection of future technologies and urban development. He runs JLB Labs, a tech consultancy and venture studio that works with high-growth ventures, proptech companies and real estate clients. Before JLB Labs, Jupiter founded District Technologies in 2017, a smart buildings and community platform that partnered with major landlords like Blackstone and Merlin Properties and companies such as WPP. District achieved seven-figure revenue, became profitable, and was acquired in 2022. Earlier in his career, he built and scaled coworking campuses, and before that earned an MEng in Engineering Economics and Management from Oxford University, where his Masters thesis focused on entrepreneurial hubs.

Josephine is a seasoned professional in international education, recognised for her dedication to driving positive change. With a solid foundation in the accommodation market, Josephine began her career at Student.com, where she quickly advanced to the role of Head of Sales and Marketing for SEA, SA and EA. Her strategic insights and commitment to excellence contributed to notable growth in bookings and revenue during her tenure.Transitioning to Amber Student, Josephine played a key role in guiding the company’s international expansion efforts. Drawing on her industry expertise, she contributed to shaping global strategies and cultivating valuable partnerships. With seven years of experience in the international education and accommodation industry, Josephine brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success to her role as Global Business Development Manager at ICEF, where she aims to continue driving impactful initiatives within the international education landscape.

Haz Memon is a visionary in the coliving industry, and serves as the founder of Coliving Hub, an association of coliving operators. Through this platform, he not only raises awareness about the challenges faced by the industry but also actively shapes its future trajectory. As the cofounder of ESCAPE, one of Europe's first coliving brands, Haz has successfully established a network of coliving properties spanning across Greece and Switzerland. With 8 years of experience in Coliving, Haz wears multiple hats. Not only does he operate coliving spaces, but he also serves as a consultant for new operators, sharing his wealth of knowledge and insights. His passion for the industry is seen on international stages, inspiring others with his vision and expertise. Haz is committed to fostering communities, nurturing connections, and redefining the very concept of home in the digital age.

Growth Oriented COO | Purposeful Real Estate | Designing for Connection, Longevity & Legacy | Builder of Spaces with Soul

Gosia Czwarno is passionate about the power of place. With over a decade of experience across real estate, hospitality, and tech, she helps turn spaces into experiences — and ideas into grounded, thriving ventures. As former COO at Ariv Apartments + Spaces and City Lead at Vonder, she scaled hybrid hospitality operations and oversaw 400+ residential units. She led multi-million CHF developments from the ground up. Her career spans hybrid hotels, coworking and coliving ecosystems, and a food-tech startup — all rooted in a vision for more human, connected, and future-ready environments. With projects across Switzerland, Germany, and Poland, Gosia brings both operational precision and a deep sense of purpose to everything she builds. Based in Zurich, shaped by Europe, and driven by energy and intention — she’s here to create spaces that matter.

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Ron has devoted his life to researching and teaching topics like senior housing and healthcare real estate finance, impact investing, business cases and asset management. His various accomplishments in the industry include fulfilling his roles as a Founder / Chief Executive Officer of MI, a Co-founder and Chair of the Senior Housing & Healthcare Association, a lecturer at Sociëteit Vastgoed Netwerk® (SVN) and Managing Editor of Real Asset Media Journal.

Jo Winchester is a freelance coliving consultant, specialising in providing expert advice on the demand and business case for coliving to assist developers in obtaining planning and funding.  

Jo has been a leading valuer in the PBSA market for 25 years and founded the student team at CBRE.  In December 2023 her achievements in the PBSA sector were recognised by admission to the Property Week PBSA Hall of Fame.  Over the last 7 years, Jo has been increasingly focussed on the emerging coliving market.  

She wrote Newmark’s recently published research ‘Emerging Trends in Co-living’, which sets out the demand and business case for coliving.  She was part of the industry response group for the GLA’s Coliving Space Standards published in 2024 and is a regular speaker at events on the topic of coliving.

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George is Editor-in-Chief at International Hospitality Media, a London-based publisher and events organiser. He also edits Urban Living News, a B2B website for the living sector. George has more than 20 years' experience as a hospitality, property and travel journalist. He regularly contributes to a wide range of international publications and websites.