Urbanity ’18: Final Program Announced
There are just four days to go until Urbanity ’18, Australia’s premier conference for the property and urban development industry.
Urbanity brings together the leaders and disruptors from across the built environment to deliver the most inspired learning and networking experience the industry has to offer.
This year we are unpacking the big and small ideas shaping your urban legacy – don't miss your chance to join the conversation.
It isn't too late to grab a ticket at special pricing, click here to secure your spot at this year's conference.
DAY 1
CONNECTIVITY IS URBAN DESTINY
A New Lens on Cities, Infrastructure and Real Estate.
INFRASTRUCTURE AS A CATALYST FOR CONFIDENCE
How the Next Generation of Mobility and Information Infrastructure is the Catalyst for New World Cities.
AUTONOMOUS, ELECTRIC & SHARED
Expert Predictions for the Impact of Hyper-Connected Cities on Spatial Planning.
POWERING OUR URBAN FUTURE
The Business Case Supporting Renewable Energy Solutions in Buildings and Urban Precincts.
THE WORLD'S MOST SUSTAINABLE CENTRE
Inside the Ambitious Proposal to Achieve Hyper-Building Performance in a Super-Neighbourhood Centre.
CO-DESIGN AND COLLABORATE
A Differentiated Approach to Human-Centred Design That Is Democratising Development.
FINDING DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH
Using Data to Uncover New Opportunities in Rapidly Changing Markets.
GIGONOMICS: THE FLEXIBLE WORKPLACE OF THE FUTURE
From the Gig Economy to Co-Working, How the Modern Workplace is Changing and What the Future Looks Like.
THE RESIDENTIAL REVOLUTION
Models and Innovations Helping to Contribute to a New Era of Affordable, High-Quality Housing.
MEGALOPOLIS: THE BATTLE ROYALE OF THE REGIONS
How City Clusters are Responding to Competition for Investment, Human Capital and Attention in a Rapidly Globalising World.
POWER TO THE PEOPLE: THE COMMUNITY CONUNDRUM
Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities For the Development Industry in an Era of Civic Participation
GLOBALISING THE DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY
Local and International Perspectives on Scaling Business Beyond Borders.
ABORIGINAL SENSIBILITY AND URBAN DESIGN
How the principles of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collaboration completes Australia’s story.
FROM URBAN WARFARE TO URBAN LEGACY
Lessons From The Frontline - What the Destruction of Cities Can Teach Us About The Art of Building New Cities.

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DAY 2
CITYSHAPERS: REFLECTIONS ON AN URBAN LEGACY
In Conversation with Iwan Sunito (Crown Group) and Soheil Abedian (Sunland).
CITYSHAPERS: CREATING AN URBAN LEGACY
In Conversation with Michael McCormack (Milieu), Sonya Miller (Dynamic Property) and Olivia Christie (Dynamic Property).
THE ROBOTICS REVOLUTION
New Construction Methods That Are Reducing Cost, Increasing Productivity and Creating Wealth.
INNOVATION: INSIDE OUT & UPSIDE DOWN
The Industry Investors Changing the Game Through Technological and Business Model Innovation.
PROPTECH IS THE NEW BLACK
A Competitive Pitch Session Shining a Light on Australian and Kiwi Proptech Startups.
WELLNESS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Case-Studies exploring Human-led Responses to Healthy, Flexible and Liveable Places
AGEING GRACEFULLY: ADDRESSING A DEMOGRAPHIC TIMEBOMB
Innovative Health, Housing and Care Solutions to Address the Challenge of an Ageing Population.
AN INDEPENDENT INDIGENOUS INDUSTRY
The Case For Indigenous Employment, Development and Collaboration in the Property and Construction Industry.
CULTURE VULTURES & PROVOCATIVE PLACES
How Art, Music and Food are Weapons for the Activation of Place.
BRANDED CITIES: BEYOND THE BUILDINGS
How Entertainment, Cultural, Sporting and Tourism Development is a Catalyst for the Changing Perception of Cities.
YES, WE CANNABIS!
The Impact of the Emerging Cannabis Industry on Real Estate and Construction in Australia and NZ.

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WORKSHOPS
Development Funding 101: How to get your project funded in a volatile credit environment
The Power of Data in Project Marketing: Why data-informed marketing is changing the game
Beyond the Buzzwords: The future of sustainable development
How To Embrace Renewable Energy Solutions In Your Development
Newcastle’s East End an Urban Phoenix – Renewal and Revitalisation
Leveraging Technology To Maximise The Development Potential Of Your Property
DAY 3 / SITE TOURS

SEADECK BOAT PARTY
The Urbanity Boat Party, presented by SeaDeck, is a 4-hour extravaganza of celebrations to cap off another successful year of Urbanity.
Join the industry as we take a twilight cruise down the Brisbane River and soak in the New World City’s ever-changing skyline.

Urbanity is the ultimate industry conference to rub shoulders and build relationships with the leaders of the urban development industry.
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