Keynote Announced: Inside the Economic Forces Shaping 2026
The Urban Developer’s 2026 Developer Outlook Lunch Series, presented by Cotality, will be led by one of Australia’s most respected urban economists, Terry Rawnsley.
A long-time observer of the forces shaping Australia’s cities, Rawnsley is widely regarded for his clear-eyed analysis of demographics, land use, infrastructure and the economic settings influencing development feasibility and investment decisions.
As a director within KPMG’s Infrastructure, Assets & Places team, he advises governments, major developers, ASX-listed groups and private capital on how cities are evolving—and where the next wave of opportunity is likely to emerge.
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What Rawnsley will address
Rawnsley’s keynote will focus on the realities developers face heading into 2026, cutting through headline noise to examine the structural pressures shaping projects and pipelines, including:
The macroeconomic forces influencing development, from population growth and migration to interest rates and policy settings
How geopolitical uncertainty and economic shifts may affect capital flows, funding conditions and sentiment
Supply and demand fundamentals across Australia’s major metropolitan markets
The planning, infrastructure and construction constraints shaping delivery timelines and risk
After the keynote, Rawnsley will be joined by Adam Di Marco, chief executive of The Urban Developer, for an interactive audience Q&A.
Why this session matters
Attendees will leave with a clearer view of:
Where demand is heading across key markets
How feasibilities may shift in 2026
Which planning and policy settings will have the greatest impact
Which sectors and geographies are best positioned for growth
How macroeconomic conditions are likely to influence delivery, pricing and capital deployment.
Event details
Melbourne
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Noon–2.30pm
Metropolis, Melbourne
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Brisbane
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Noon–2.30pm
Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane
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Sydney
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Noon–2.30pm
Ilumina, Sydney
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