Build-to-Rent Investors Writing Sector’s Next Chapter
As build-to-rent shifts from momentum to maturity, The Urban Developer’s Build-to-Rent summit will unpack the structural and cyclical forces shaping its future across Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Featuring keynote presentations, panel discussions and project case studies, the program spans everything from planning policy and delivery challenges to operational performance, renter experience and institutional capital flows.
A live “fireside” chat with Rory Hunter, chief executive and founder of MODEL, will explore how the hotel-to-housing pioneer is reimagining the renter experience in one of the sector’s most talked-about plays.
Program themes include
Structural and cyclical drivers across Asia-Pacific
Economic volatility and capital flows
Live market updates from major developers
Planning, construction, and delivery challenges
Technology’s impact on operations and value
Architectural innovation in national projects
Institutional capital trends and offshore investment
M&A activity and sector consolidation insights
Design, scale, and feasibility of assets
Renter experience innovations and sustainability focus
Speaker line-up
Bringing together key stakeholders from across development, investment, operations and design, the summit will feature:
Robert Papaleo, National Director, Build-to-Rent – Colliers
Matt Woodland, Managing Director, Investment Management – Greystar
Mark Tait, Head of Developments – Investa
Matt Walton, Development Director – HOME
Brandon Esplin, Vertical Lead – Residential – Salto Systems
Nicky Drobis, Partner, Head of Design – Fender Katsalidis
Puian Mollaian, Co-Founder & Investment Director – apt.Residential
Carolyn Viney, Chief Executive – Assemble
David Hill, Chief Investment Officer – Cedar Pacific
Adam Hirst, Managing Director & Chief Executive – Novus
Loren Thanyakittikul, Head of Design – Local Residential
Edward McAuliffe, Director of Residential Development & Build-to-Rent Operations – Salta Properties
Rhys Williams, Founder – UKO
Rory Hunter, Founder & Chief Executive – MODEL
Event details
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Zinc at Federation Square, Melbourne
8:30am – 4:00pm AEST
250+ C-Suite Property Professionals
Tickets:
TUD+ Member: $370 + GST
Non-member: $495 + GST
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