2019 Property Congress

Hamilton Island Conference Centre

This year the industry looks to these leaders for answers on what the next 18 months have in store for the property sector and what it means for the Australian economy. Diving into all sectors, our panel will explore the opportunities, disruptors and challenges heading our way.

Panel:

Stephen Conry AM, Chief Executive Officer, JLL Australia & NZ
Jure Domazet, Managing Director, DOMA Group
Carmel Hourigan, Global Head of Real Estate, AMP Capital Investors
Louise Mason, Group Executive, Chief Executive Officer - Commercial Property, Stockland
Darren Steinberg, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Dexus

Moderator:

Turi Condon, Journalist

Hamilton Island Conference Centre

The topic of population growth can divide the community, academics, and politicians. As the makers and shapers of our cities, the property industry is key to this debate.

So, are we full? Or do we just need to plan better? How can the property industry address community perceptions of over-development?

Keynote speakers:

Nicki Hutley, Partner, Deloitte Access Economics
Romilly Madew AO, Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Australia

Panel:

John Daley, Chief Executive Officer, Grattan Institute
Professor Tim Flannery, Founder & Chief Councillor, Australian Climate Council

Moderator:

James Tuma, Group Director, Urbis

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The demand for creating great places to live, work and play is growing stronger everyday. Innovative designs, smarter technologies and quality finishes are all part of the package. Hear from a our panel on the trends, challenges and opportunities they are encountering when building these great places.

Scene setter: Matt Billingham, Head of Real Estate, Turner & Townsend to provide an overview of cost escalation forecast for Australia and what states and sectors need to know.

Panel:

Simonne Bailey, Global Head of Strategy and Managing Director of Australia, JAHAMA Group
Paolo Lavisci, Program Development Manager, WoodSolutions
Alison Mirams, Chief Executive Officer, Roberts Pizzarotti
Josephine Sukkar AM, Principal, Buildcorp Group

Moderator:

Nikki Robinson, National Practice Group Leader for Real Estate, Clayton Utz

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The sure way to miss success is to miss the opportunity. Where are the next opportunities in property? From Student Accommodation, Data Centres Infrastructure, Healthcare and Childcare; where would you put your money?

Panel:

Deborah Coakley, Executive General Manager - Funds Management, Dexus
Udhay Mathialagan, Senior Vice President, Investments & Infrastructure, Brookfield
Sean McMahon, Chief Investment Officer, Charter Hall Group
Vickie Banks, Student Accommodation Program Lead, University of Melbourne

Hamilton Island Conference Centre

Hear from industry leaders who are advocating for a socially responsible capitalism. They are championing a new way of doing business which benefits people, the planet and profit.

Panel:

Bruce Harper, General Manager, Avid Property Group
Lynette Mayne, Co-Chair, The B Team Australasia
Greg Paramor AO, Non-Executive Director, Charter Hall Group
Davina Rooney, CEO, Green Building Council of Australia

Moderator:

Nick Lenaghan, Property Editor, Australian Financial Review

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‘I was prime minister for three years and three days. Three years and three days of resilience. Three years and three days of changing the nation. Three years and three days for you to judge.’

Join the 27th Prime Minister, Australia’s only female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard as she discusses her ambitions following politics as Chair of beyondblue and the Chair of the Global Partnership for Education.

Keynote:

The Hon Julia Gillard AC, 27th Prime Minister of Australia