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ResidentialDavid Di MarcoThu 10 Apr 25

Inside the Minds of Leading Residential Developers

As Australia’s residential market enters a new era of transformation, The Urban Developer’s Residential Summit series offers an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from the visionaries behind some of the country’s most impactful private development businesses.

In a rare, behind-the-scenes format, the closing fireside chats in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney will feature intimate, unscripted conversations with three industry heavyweights—offering unparalleled insight into their personal journeys, the genesis of their companies and their expert views on the future of residential development in their cities.

These are the stories not told on stage—until now.



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Brisbane: Brook Monahan, Mosaic Property Group


At the helm of one of Queensland’s most awarded integrated development businesses, Brook Monahan has forged a reputation for doing things differently.

Since founding Mosaic Property Group, Monahan has instilled a deep commitment to quality, longevity and end-to-end control—steering Mosaic from boutique origins into a vertically integrated powerhouse that spans development, construction and asset management.

In this intimate session, Brook will share the story behind Mosaic’s rise, his perspective on resilience in a volatile market, and how his team continues to adapt to changing buyer expectations, particularly across Brisbane’s booming lifestyle-driven apartment market.

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Melbourne: Andrew Welsh, Wel.Co


Former AFL player turned national developer, Andrew Welsh has brought a competitive edge and team-first ethos to the boardroom, turning his post-footy passion into a growing national portfolio of residential projects.

Since launching Wel.Co in 2014, he’s been at the forefront of delivering masterplanned communities and medium-density housing across Victoria, Queensland and beyond.

This fireside chat will explore Andrew’s unique transition from elite sport to property, how Wel.Co has carved out a niche in creating liveable, connected neighbourhoods and what lies ahead for growth corridors as Melbourne’s urban sprawl continues to stretch.

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Sydney: John Kinsella AM, Billbergia


With a development footprint that spans decades and thousands of homes, John Kinsella is a name synonymous with the transformation of Sydney’s urban fringes into thriving residential precincts.

As co-founder of Billbergia, he’s led landmark projects at Rhodes, Wentworth Point and Lidcombe—driving a vision that blends infrastructure, design and long-term placemaking.

In Sydney, John will reflect on the company’s early days, the philosophies that have shaped Billbergia’s trajectory and how he sees residential development evolving in one of the world’s most competitive housing markets.



Whether you’re a seasoned developer, investor or policymaker, these unmissable conversations will offer insights you won’t find in any market report—just the real stories, lessons learned and predictions from those shaping the future of how and where Australians live.

The Urban Developer Residential Summit Series takes place in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Tickets and full program details available below:

Brisbane | Wednesday, April 30 - Click here (limited tickets remain)

Melbourne | Thursday, May 8 - Click here

Sydney | Wednesday, May 14 - Click here

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