About us 

The Urban Developer is Australia’s largest, most engaged and fastest growing community of property developers and urban development professionals.

Our vision is to develop an integrated platform of media, events, education and products that connect, inform and inspire the people and organisations that positively shape cities around the world.

Our mission is to positively influence the development of more sustainable, intelligent and equitable communities around the world to enable better quality of life for people in cities.

We believe that by creating a platform that connects people, ideas and businesses, that we have the power to connect cities in a way that delivers superior urban outcomes.

In doing so, we will empower our community to make better decisions about how to develop smarter and more sustainable cities.

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The Urban Developer is a proud partner of the Property Industry Foundation, helping build awareness and raise funds for youth homelessness in Australia. Learn more about the foundation and its work here.

Our Management Team

Adam Di Marco
Founder and CEO

With two decades of professional experience in property, Adam founded The Urban Developer in 2014 and has led its growth into an integrated media, events and education network that has established an enviable reputation in media and property circles.

Adam remains active within the property industry as a director of Brisbane-based property developer, Di Marco Group.

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Taryn Paris
Managing Editor

As Managing Editor, Taryn is responsible for leading the editorial team at The Urban Developer. She brings a wealth of experience across print and digital news products, social media and communications to the property industry.

Previously, Taryn has reported on politics, business and community, including as a war correspondent in Afghanistan with News Corp.

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Emma Drennen
National Events Director 

Emma is the National Events Director at The Urban Developer, leading the strategy and delivery of the organisation’s national conference and events portfolio.

With over 15 years’ experience, she has delivered large-scale events, premium activations and industry collaborations across the media, property and corporate sectors. Emma specialises in commercially successful events that connect developers, investors, government and business leaders, strengthening industry engagement and long-term partnerships.

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Corey joined The Urban Developer in 2017 and has risen through the organisation’s commercial division to now lead the partnerships team, where he works closely with our advertising, events and commercial partners to deliver results-driven campaigns.

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Liz Frazer-Ryan
Head of Corporate Services

Liz plays a pivotal role in overseeing our HR, Legal, and Finance departments. Her comprehensive understanding and leadership in these areas are instrumental to the organisation’s stability and growth.

Liz brings a wealth of experience, boasting over 15 years in diverse roles within the Property Industry. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated a sharp focus on ensuring rigorous compliance with industry regulations and driving sustainable organisational growth.