Sydney to Host Australia’s Leading Commercial Real Estate Event

The Urban Developer’s Commercial Real Estate Summit returns to Sydney this October, bringing together developers, investors, financiers, owners and advisers for a full-day discussion examining the major forces shaping Australia’s projects, precincts and portfolios.

Taking place on Thursday, October 30, at ILUMINA, Sydney this year’s summit will explore how commercial property professionals are adapting to an evolving market—from office recalibration and retail reinvention to the rise of healthcare, childcare and alternative asset classes.

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Ten new speakers announced

The Urban Developer is pleased to reveal 10 new speakers, adding depth and diversity to a program designed to unpack the key themes driving commercial real estate in 2025.

Those speakers are:

• Ben Martin-Henry, Executive Director & Head of Private Assets Research, Pacific — MSCI

• Rowan Russell, Vice President, Investments — Brookfield Properties

• Jono Cottee, Development Director — Built

• Lorraine Lee, Head of Asset Management, Office — The GPT Group

• Andrea Trude, Design Lead, Australia — Cachet Group

• Jason Capuano, Development Director — The Stevens Group

• Ed Eve, General Manager, Development NSW — Fortis

• Gavin Duane, Director — LocationIQ

• Michael Akkawi, Chief Executive Officer — Conquest

• Carla Hayes, Head of Investment and Portfolio — Arena REIT

They join a growing list of industry leaders and advisers that includes
Daniel West (Jeckra), Ingrid Filmer (CBRE), Trudy Rickard (Northwest Healthcare REIT), Tom Patrick (Barwon Investment Partners), Linda Sharkey (Four Leaves Property), and Jamie McClurg (Commercial & General).

Program highlights

Across a full day of discussion and debate, the summit will delve into the defining themes of 2025’s commercial real estate market:

• One Market, Many Realities | The State of Australia’s CRE in 2025

• Office | Recalibration or Reset?

• Retail | From Headwinds to Tailwinds

• Childcare | Community Infrastructure in Demand

• Healthcare | Growth in a Defensive Sector

• Alternatives | Beyond the Core

• Fireside Chat | Jamie McClurg, Commercial & General
  
  

Fireside chat: Building at scale with Jamie McClurg

With more than 25 years of experience and more than $2.5 billion in projects delivered, Jamie McClurg, Executive Chairman of Commercial & General, has built one of Australia’s most active and respected private development businesses.

Under his leadership, Commercial & General has delivered landmark projects such as the $500m Australian Bragg Centre, $345m Calvary Adelaide Hospital, $300m Eighty Eight O’Connell precinct, and the $1bn redevelopment of Football Park at West Lakes.

In an exclusive fireside chat titled Building at Scale: The Jamie McClurg Approach, he will share insights on partnering with institutional capital, creating investable mixed-use precincts, and navigating today’s complex commercial real estate cycles.

What to expect

• Market insights across office, retail, healthcare, childcare and alternatives

• Actionable takeaways to apply directly to your business

• Perspectives from 15-plus industry leaders representing Australia’s most active players

• Networking with more than 150 senior professionals throughout the day

• Opportunities to identify demand drivers, capital trends and emerging growth sectors
  
  

Who should attend

The summit is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers across Australia’s commercial property ecosystem, including:

• Developers shaping projects and precincts

• Investors and fund managers seeking new opportunities

• Financiers and capital partners driving growth

• Advisers and consultants specialising in CRE

• Government and planning leaders influencing approvals

• Corporate occupiers and tenants navigating change
  
  

Event details

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Location: ILUMINA | Sydney
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm AEDT
Audience: 150-plus C-Suite Professionals

Tickets:

• TUD+ Members: $370 + GST

• Non-members: $495 + GST

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