pre-conference program
7:00am – 2:00pm
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THE PROPERTY CONGRESS GOLF CHALLENGE
- Links Hope ISland
Located on the Gold Coast just 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise and 40 minutes from the Brisbane CBD, Links Hope Island Golf Course is the centrepiece of Hope Island Resort. With its 5-star facilities and consistent rankings as one of Australia’s top ten resort courses, Links Hope Island Golf Course is the must have addition to your Property Congress experience.
The day involved careful strategic thinking while our delegates made their way around the Par 71 course, avoiding the natural and man-made hazards and the 115 challenging pot style bunkers.
1:00pm – 2:15pm
MASTERCLASS SERIES
- vOCO GOLD COAST
In conversation with our industry leaders and experts. Taking a deep dive into specific topics and sectors to identify opportunities and challenges.
Masterclasses ran concurrently and was attended by Property Council staff and complimentary for Future Directions, committee members, 500 WIP, National Mentoring Program and First Nations Professionals participants.
How is technology created for the property industry helping landlords, owners and managers make the most of their properties? Why is exposure to new technologies changing and defining the industry’s landscape?
Speaker: Joanna Simpson, General Manager, Head of Technology AU, Certis
Speaker: Carolyn Trickett, Growth Principal, JLL Spark
Moderator: Piers Finch, Head of Partnerships, Re-Leased
Host: Jess Caire, QLD Deputy Executive Director, Property Council of Australia
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Housing affordability is one of the top 3 issues facing state and federal government. With the impending launch of the National Housing Affordability Fund, our speakers will unpack what the affordable housing options in the BTR market are, how to make them bankable and what are some of the successful ways to design and maintain this asset as part of a BTR development.
Speaker: Alicia Follent, Queensland State Manager, Community Housing Limited
Speaker: Shaun Whittaker, Partner, Holding Redlich
Host: Andrew Lowcock, VIC Deputy Executive Director Property Council of Australia
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In today’s complex environment, creating an inclusive workplace is fundamental to maximising diversity and creating successful organisations. How can we better understand and tackle workplace inclusion that significantly increases performance and well-being, satisfaction, and innovation?
Speaker: Michael Manikas, General Manager, DLG Shape
Speaker: Kate Evans, Group Executive People & Culture, Marketing & Customer Experience, Shape Australia
Speaker: Chloe Philp, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Property Council of Australia
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How can the property industry collaborate effectively to create places that recognise, respect and embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and its connection to country? What do we need to know before we start? How do we effectively engage with community and stakeholders? Where can we make the biggest impact?
Speaker: Brett Hocking, Executive Manager, The APP Group
Speaker: Taylor Paynter, Development Manager, Lendlease
Host: Hayley Ward, NSW Event & Marketing Manager, Property Council of Australia
What are the major shifts all employees and employers should be aware of in this rapidly evolving new world?
Talent Shortage – Melissa Shaw, Managing Partner, Avenue Executive
Commute Habits – Paul Sidwell, Chief Technology Officer, Wilson Parking
Behaviours/Generational Change – Natalie Slessor, Head of Customer and Digital. Investment Management, Lendlease
Host: Emily Young, WA Deputy Executive Director, Property Council of Australia
2:30pm – 4:00pm
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MEET & GREET
- JW MARRIOTT
All Property Congress first timers, masterclass attendees, First Nations Professionals, Future Directions delegates, 500 WIP and National Mentoring Program participants, committee members and Property Congress sponsors were invited to attend an informal networking function prior to official conference program.
7:00pm – 11:00pm
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HAVANA NIGHTS WELCOME PARTY
- THE ISLAND
A night we took our delegates to Cuba with our Havana Nights Welcome Party at The Island, Surfers Paradise, hosted by Yardi.
This tropical themed party was just one of the many complimentary networking events at The Property Congress and was the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues and make new connections.
11:00pm – 1:00am
THE OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
- DUKE'S PARLOUR @ THE ISLAND
DAY ONE program
8:30am – 8:45am
welcome
- JW Marriott
MC Welcome & Housekeeping: Mike Zorbas, Group Executive, Policy and Advocacy, Property Council
8:45am – 9:45am
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session 1 - opening keynote: the hon joe hockey
- jw marriott
The Hon Joe Hockey served in Australia’s most senior diplomatic post as our Ambassador to the United States of America, under both the Obama and Trump administrations.
With a wealth of international political experience, he has become an authority on commerce and politics in the US, Australia and around the world..
Delegates sat down, live and in person, with Australia’s former Treasurer to hear his thoughts on trade, geopolitics, the global economy, and his time with direct access to the White House.
Keynote: The Hon Joe Hockey, Former Politician & Ambassador to the US
Interviewer: Mike Zorbas, Group Executive, Policy and Advocacy, Property Council
9:45am – 10:30am
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session 2 - view from the top
- jw marriott
Leaders from across the industry shared their views on emerging trends and demand forecasts, alongside their thoughts on the opportunities and challenges ahead for the property sector.
Panel:
- Carmel Hourigan, Office CEO, Charter Hall
- Michael O’Brien, Managing Director, QIC Real Estate
- Sophie Fallman, Managing Partner, Real Estate, Brookfield
- Darren Steinberg, CEO & Executive Director, Dexus
Moderator: Turi Condon, Director, Corporate Affairs, National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation
11:10am – 11:40am
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seize the data!
- jw marriott
Speaker: Benjamin Martin Henry, Head of Real Assets Research, Pacific, MSCI
11:10am – 11:40am
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session 3 - world's best projects
- jw marriott
Two of the world’s best projects was showcased and discussed in a highly interactive and informative session, providing tangible take-outs for home grown developments and projects.
Kings Cross Precinct, London – presented by AustralianSuper
Fiona Dunster, Senior Investment Director – Development, AustralianSuper
Texas Medical Centre, Texas – presented by Texas Medical Centre
William F. McKeon, President & CEO, Texas Medical Center
Moderator: Raynuha Sinnathamby, Managing Director, Springfield Land Corporation
11:40am – 12:00pm
session 4 - the property industry responding to homelessness
- jw marriott
We are part of an interconnected world and have our part to play in solving youth homelessness. What is the property industry’s response to homelessness? How do business leaders participate in civic life and lead on social issues?
Panel:
- Deborah Coakley, Executive General Manager, Funds Management, Dexus
- Michael O’Brien, Managing Director, QIC Real Estate
Moderator: Kate Mills, Chief Executive Officer, Property Industry Foundation
12:00pm – 12:45pm
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session 5 - a 'green & gold' decade for australia
- jw marriott
Australia is ten years out from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games – what were some lessons learnt from around the world?
Keynote: James Tuma, Director, Future State, Urbis
Panel:
- Dr Sarah Hill, Chief Executive Officer, Western Parkland City Authority
- Jason Langer, Group Managing Director, Robert Bird Group
Moderator: Jen Williams, QLD Executive Director, Property Council of Australia
9:45am – 10:30am
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property council / rider levett bucknall innovation & excellence awards showcase
- jw marriott
A showcase of the projects, people and innovations that demonstrated excellence in 2022.
9:45am – 10:30am
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session 6 - building for the future
- jw marriott
As Australia heads into its most inflationary period for over 30 years, how will the property sector navigate through a sea of construction cost uncertainty and supply line risks?
Keynote: Shelley Rogers, Director, Rider Levett Bucknall
Panel:
- Sandra Orlando, General Manager NSW, Lendlease Construction
- Scott Hutchinson, Chairman, Hutchinson Builders
- Brett Mason, CEO & Managing Director, Built
Moderator: Callum Dickinson, National Product and Delivery Director – Office, Charter Hall
9:45am – 10:30am
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session 7 - the new living sectors
- jw marriott
People’s wants, needs and desires from the place they call home are changing. What are the significant issues facing the residential sector and what is next for housing? How do we cater for lifestyles of the future? What do we need to do differently? What needs to be shifted? What is the new perspective?
Keynote & Moderator: Lucinda Hartley, Founding Director, Neighbourlytics
Panel:
- BTR: Campbell Hanan, Head of Integrated Investment Portfolio, Mirvac
- Student Accommodation: Anouk Darling, Chief Executive Officer, Scape
- Land Lease: Simon Owen, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Ingenia Communities
9:45am – 10:30am
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session 8 - electrifying australia
- jw marriott
Demands for decarbonisation are growing and ambitious net-zero targets are on the rise. As electrification is being rolled out across our buildings and communities – what is the roadmap of the future?
Keynote: Russell Fortmeyer, Global Head of Sustainability, Woods Bagot
Panel:
- Ranisha Clarke, Chief Operating Officer, Lendlease
- Jorge Chapa, Head of Market Transformation, Green Building Council of Australia
Moderator: Alison Scotland, Executive Director, Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC)
9:45am – 10:30am
property council report card
- jw marriott
Panel:
- David Harrison, National President, Property Council of Australia
- Ken Morrison, Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia
- Mike Zorbas, Group Executive, Policy and Advocacy, Property Council
- Jane Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer, Property Council of Australia
9:45am – 10:30am
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session 9 - in conversation with adam goodes
- jw marriott
Adam Goodes holds an elite place in Australian sports history – a dual AFL Brownlow Medallist and premiership player for the Sydney Swans, four-time All-Australian, member of the Indigenous Team of the Century and representative in the International Rules Series.
Goodes, a proud Adnyamathanha man, is just as well known for his impact off the field, and in 2014 was named the Australian of the Year in recognition of his community work and advocacy in the fight against racism and empowering the next generation of Indigenous Australians.
Adam took to the stage at Congress to help unpack some of the social challenges that the property industry faces as we see greater demands for social license and reconciliation actions, as well as providing personal perspectives and reflections.
Speaker: Adam Goodes, AFL Legend, Businessman, Community Leader & 2014 Australian of the Year
Interviewer: Ellie Laing, Head of Media & Communications, Property Council of Australia
9:45am – 10:30am
wrap & close
- jw marriott
MC: Mike Zorbas, Group Executive, Policy and Advocacy, Property Council
9:45am – 10:30am
SPONSORED BY:
property congress night markets
- miami marketta
Delegates were taken on a night of eclectic cuisines at the Property Congress Night Markets sponsored by nbn® Australia. Hosted in the heart of Miami’s creative precinct, Miami Marketta featured a melting pot of culture, art, global street food, boutique bars and epic live music.
9:45am – 10:30am
official after party
- surfers paradise beer garden
DAY two program
8:30am – 8:45am
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recovery breakfast
- JW Marriott
8:45am – 9:45am
welcome day 2
- jw marriott
MC: Mike Zorbas, Group Executive, Policy and Advocacy, Property Council
8:45am – 9:45am
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session 10 - federal budget insights
- jw marriott
The Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2022-2023 Federal Budget on 25 October. What does the Federal budget mean for property and the economy in 2023?
Keynote: Felicity Emmett, Senior Economist, ANZ
Panel:
- Andrew Ballantyne, Managing Director – NSW & Head of Research – Australasia, JLL
- David Harrison, Managing Director & Group CEO, Charter Hall
Moderator: Ken Morrison, Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia
9:45am – 10:30am
session 11 - championing change: playing our part
- jw marriott
Domestic and family violence impacts our employees and our workplaces. Domestic and family violence is everybody’s business, and we must play our part. How does our industry support, respond and contribute to the prevention of this workplace issue?
Panel:
- Kristin Hay, Partner, Head of People & Culture, Knight Frank
- Dale Connor, Chief Executive Officer Australia, Lendlease
- Ken Morrison, Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia
Moderator: Jane Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer, Property Council of Australia
11:10am – 11:40am
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session 12 - leadership, resilience & taking risks: leigh sales am
- jw marriott
Leigh Sales AM is a multi-award-winning author and journalist at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and for twelve years, anchored the network’s prime-time current affairs program 7.30. She has been the face of the ABC’s major events coverage, including federal election and budget nights. She has interviewed every living Australian Prime Minister and innumerable world leaders and celebrities from Hillary Clinton and Tony Blair to Paul McCartney and Elton John.
Leigh has held numerous roles at the ABC, including as Washington Correspondent, and is a three-time winner of Australia’s highest journalist prize, the Walkley Award.
One of Australia’s most respected journalists, Leigh Sales, talked about some of the inspiring people she’s met during her career and what they’ve taught her about leadership, overcoming self-doubt and seizing opportunity. She also explored the idea of resilience and what it really means in practice, when life can change suddenly and unexpectedly.
Keynote: Leigh Sales AM, Author & Journalist
Moderator: Jamila Rizvi, Author, Podcast Presenter & Gender Equality Advocate
9:45am – 10:30am
the wrap
- jw marriott
Ken Morrison, Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia
9:45am – 10:30am
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farewell lunch
- jw marriott
