Retail Experts Shine Light on Recovery of Sector

The Urban Developer presents its Retail Property Development vSummit, a virtual conference focused on the dynamic Australian retail property sector.

Amid the profound aftermath of the pandemic, landlords, building owners, developers and tenants have been compelled to adapt their strategies to navigate the evolving market landscape.

Join us for engaging keynotes and insightful panel discussions, where industry experts will delve into the current state of the retail sector in Australia and provide valuable predictions for its future in 2023 and beyond.

Discover the latest trends, emerging opportunities, and strategies to thrive in this rapidly changing environment.

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AGENDA

KEYNOTE
The Big Picture: The Changing Landscape of Retail
An insightful keynote exploring the impact of economic factors and consumer behaviour on the retail property sector.

Presenter: Gavin Duane - Director, Location IQ

PRESENTATION
Trends and Insights in Retail Sales, Leasing, and Development Activity in Australia
Insights on capital transaction, retail leasing, and developer activity, defining past transactions, tenant-developer relationships, sector segments, state performance and future outlook.

Presenter: Yosh Mendis - Head of Agency | Partner, Burgess Rawson

PANEL
Navigating Change: Strategic Portfolio Adjustments in Australia's Retail Property Sector
Exploring how retail landlords in Australia are shaping their portfolios amid rapid transformations.

Panelists:

• Briar Dowsett - Director, Real Estate Strategic Partnerships & Mandates, QIC Real Estate

• Ben Ellis - Chief Executive Officer, Retail, Charter Hall

PRESENTATION
Paying Attention: The New Commodity for a Changing World
Hames Sharley presents research on capturing consumer attention in a post-COVID-19 world. Explore the competitive retail environment amidst consumer distractions and limited discretionary time.

Presenter: Harold Perks - Director, Retail & Town Centres Portfolio Leader, Hames Sharley

CASE STUDY
Developing a $15m Convenience Centre in Central NSW During a Pandemic
A case-study presentation on how Spectrum Retail Group overcame pandemic-related challenges to deliver a $15m convenience retail centre in Robin Hill, Bathurst. Learn how they overcame construction cost escalations, material shortages, softening valuations, rising finance costs, and protracted approvals.

Presenter: Julian Ackad - Managing Director, Spectrum Retail Group

PANEL
Driving Innovation in Retail Property Development
Join a panel discussion featuring key representatives from SRL, Panthera Group, and Tipalea Partners, as they share their perspectives and expertise on driving innovation in retail property development.

Panelists:

• Vivek Subramanian - Managing Director, SRL

• Chakyl Camal - Chief Executive Officer, Panthera Group

• Scott Spanton - Chief Executive Officer, Tipalea Partners

The Urban Developer Retail Property Development vSummit will take place virtually on Thursday 22 June 2023. Click here to learn more and register.