Introducing Urbanity 23—Australia’s premier conference for the property industry, brought to you by The Urban Developer.
Returning for its fifth year, we are thrilled to unveil our largest initial release of speakers to date, featuring more than 25 of the most brilliant and influential minds in the industry, with many more to be added in the lead-up to the event.
Join more than 700 property professionals over three days at The Star on the Gold Coast as we present unmissable presentations and interactive events to help you get ahead of the game.
Early bird tickets are now available—secure your tickets now as these tickets are strictly limited.
Site Tours
Hop on the Urbanity bus for our guided project site tours to see the transformative developments shaping the Gold Coast.
Registration for the site tours will open in July.
Opening Night Boat Party
As the day turns into night, get ready to set sail and celebrate at our Welcome Boat Party. Cruise scenic waters, mingle with fellow attendees, and embrace the lively atmosphere that will set the tone for an incredible event.
Conference Day 1
Prepare for a full day of inspiration and knowledge as our esteemed speakers take the stage for captivating keynotes. Engage in thought-provoking panel discussions that delve deep into the most pressing issues and trends in the industry.
Networking Drinks
Take advantage of dedicated networking sessions designed to expand our attendees’ professional network.
The Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence Gala
In the evening, our main stage will transform to host our sixth annual Awards for Industry Excellence. Tickets will be released for purchase separately to finalists in July 2023.
Conference Day 2
The excitement continues as our lineup of influential speakers again deliver powerful and insightful presentations that will leave a lasting impact.
Urbanity After Party
As the jam-packed conference draws to a close, get ready to celebrate at our unforgettable Urbanity after party.
We’re excited to announce our initial release of speakers, the largest such release we’ve made.
Speakers include:
Rethinking Real Estate: Navigating Technology’s Impact on the Future of Urban Development
Dror Poleg (New York City, US), award-winning author of Future of Work
Join us for an insightful keynote presentation on day 3 based on Dror Poleg’s book, Rethinking Real Estate. Explore the profound influence of technology on the world's largest asset class and gain a roadmap to navigate the evolving landscape of urban development.
The Evolution of the Nightingale Model
Dan McKenna, chief executive officer, Nightingale Housing
Explore the transformative journey of the Nightingale model in urban development, showcasing its influence on sustainability, affordability, and community-focused housing.
Dan is a seasoned professional in the field of urban development with a wealth of experience and a strong passion for sustainable housing.
As an integral member of Nightingale Housing since its inception, Dan has witnessed the company’s growth and overcome numerous challenges along the way.
Big Demographia: The Next Decade in Residential Real Estate
Nerida Conisbee, chief economist, Ray White
Nerida Conisbee explores the demographic drivers shaping a bigger Australia and its likely impact on residential housing demand.
Nerida, the chief economist at Ray White and a renowned property expert in Australia, is a distinguished speaker at Urbanity 23.
With a wealth of experience after more than 20 years in property research throughout Asia Pacific, Nerida’s insights are highly sought after by major media, including digital, print, television, and radio.
She is known for her market commentary and regular contributions to Ray White publications, including Ray White Now.
Urban Equity: The Business Case for Fair and Equitable Cities
Kate Meyrick, director, Urbis
Join Kate and she explores the business case for fairer cities. As a housing crisis and cost of living pressures run riot globally, Kate will present exclusive Urbanity research that benchmarks the competitiveness of global and APAC cities through the lens of urban equity.
View our initial speaker release
Other speakers include:
Tim Price - Time & Place, Co-Founder & Director
Sarah Slattery - Slattery, Chief Executive
Daniel Kernaghan - JLL, Chief Executive, Australia and New Zealand
Shane Smollen- Central Element, Director
Carolyn Viney - Super Housing Partnerships, Chief Executive
Ben Martin-Henry- MSCI, head of Real Assets Research, Pacific
Monique Woodward - Wowowa Architecture, Co-Founder
Richard Seddon - Mirvac, Chief Executive, Investments
Maria Lucrezia De Marco (Italy) - Stefano Boeri Architetti, Architect
Andrew Deveson - Kapitol Group, Co-Founder & Director
Andrew Welsh - Wel.Co, Founder & Managing Director
Tamika Smith - My Bella Casa, Founder
Rory Martin - Frasers Property, Vice President, Group Sustainability
Todd Pepper - Alceon Qld, Rino Recycling, Executive Director
Sarah Buckeridge - Hayball, Co-Managing Principal
Vivek Subramanian - SRL, Managing Director
Victoria Reeves - Kennedy Nolan, Director of Architecture
Toby Lewis - Marquette Properties, Managing Director
Dr Michael Fotheringham - Australian Housing & Urban Research Institute (Ahuri), Managing Director
Rafael Contreras - Contreras Earl Architecture (CEA), Director
Caitlin Shields - Mitchell Brandtman, Partner & 5D Quantity Surveyor
Chris Brown - QIC Real Estate, Cross River Rail Precincts Director
Georgina Harvey - Riverlee, Development Manager
Tim Johnson - The Boundary, Chief Technology Officer
Owen Craven - UAP (Urban Art Projects), Managing Principal
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