day one | Monday 11 september 2023
the property congress golf challenge (separately ticketed)
- Kooyonga Golf Club
Kooyonga is consistently rated amongst the top golf courses in Australia, currently #20 by Australian Golf Digest and #21 by Golf Australia Magazine, the Club has long been recognised for its superb conditioning and playability all year round.
Registration includes Green Fees (18 holes), travel, a light breakfast, lunch, cart hire (one per two), and the awards presentation ceremony.
masterclass series (separately ticketed)
- adelaide convention centre
In conversation with our industry leaders and experts. Taking a deep dive into specific topics and sectors to identify opportunities and challenges.
Masterclasses will run concurrently, will be attended by Property Council staff, and are complimentary for Future Directions, committee members, 500 WIP, National Mentoring Program and First Nations Professionals participants.
- FUTURE OF WORK: TALENT ATTRACTION & THE WORKPLACE
- DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: GENDER EQUALITY
- RISKY BUSINESS: THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION
- AI – WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE PROPERTY INDUSTRY
- NET ZERO OPERATIONAL ASSETS –TRANSITIONING EXISTING BUILDINGS
site tours (separately ticketed)
- Adelaide cbd
Introducing Site Tours to the Congress program. Two sites are included for both options available, and tickets can be purchased in addition to your registration.
Option One: U City & Biomed City
Option Two: 60 King William & Lot Fourteen
Click here to visit our site tour page.
meet & greet
- adelaide convention centre
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 are invited to attend an informal networking function prior to official conference program.
NEON JUNGLE welcome party presented by yardi
- adelaide oval
the official after party
- Strathmore Hotel
day two | tuesday 12 september 2023
REGISTRATION OPENS
- adelaide convention centre
WELCOME
- adelaide convention centre
Welcome & Housekeeping:
Ellie Laing-Southwood, Head of Communications, Media & Marketing, Property Council of Australia
Mickey Kumatpi O'Brien, Senior Kaurna Man
The Hon Peter Malinauskas MP, Premier of South Australia
life member announcement
- adelaide convention centre
session 1 - opening keynote: the hon malcolm turnbull ac, 29th prime minister of australia
- adelaide convention centre
After serving nearly three years as the Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull possesses a unique and incredibly timely understanding of the current geopolitical moment.
Sit down, live and in person, with Australia’s former Prime Minister of Australia, to hear his thoughts and valuable insights into issues that are impacting the world and what that means for the future of our nation.
Keynote Speaker:
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull AC, 29th Prime Minister of Australia
Interviewer:
Sandra Brewer, WA Executive Director, Property Council of Australia
session 2 - view from the top
- adelaide convention centre
Leaders from across the industry will share their views on emerging trends and demand forecasts, alongside their thoughts on the opportunities and challenges ahead for the property sector.
Scene set:
Sally Auld, Chief Investment Officer, JBWere
Panel:
Deborah Coakley, Executive General Manager, Funds Management, Dexus
Anouk Darling, Chief Executive Officer, Scape
Michael O'Brien, National President & Managing Director, QIC Real Estate
Stuart Penklis, Chief Executive Officer, Development – Residential, Commercial & Mixed Use, Mirvac
Moderator:
Jess Adamson, Presenter and Journalist
morning tea
- adelaide convention centre
session 3 - WORLD'S BEST PROJECTS
- adelaide convention centre
Two of the world’s best projects will be showcased and discussed in a highly interactive and informative session, providing tangible take-outs for home grown developments and projects.
CapitaSpring, Singapore
Keynote Speaker:
Weida Chen, Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Management, CapitaLand
Nina Loo, Director, RSP Architects, Planners & Engineers
Moderator:
Kate Stevenson, Development Director, Fiveight
Placemaking & Business Improvement Districts, New York
Keynote Speaker:
Dan Biederman, President, Biederman Redevelopment Ventures
SESSION 4 – AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
- adelaide convention centre
What will Australia’s economy look like over the next 18 months?
Keynote Speaker:
Simon Kuestenmacher, Director & Co-founder, The Demographics Group
Moderator:
Kylee Anastasi, Partner, Commercial Advisory & Transactions - KPMG Australia
SESSION 5 – DESIGNING WITH COUNTRY
- adelaide convention centre
As we increasingly recognise the importance of designing and connecting with Country as an industry and community, the question is no longer ‘why’ but ‘how’?
Tarrkarri – a Centre for first Nations Cultures is a new paradigm that showcases the past, present and future of Aboriginal cultures while supporting contemporary art practices and events across disciplines.
Grounded on Kaurna land, the design at Lot Fourteen originates from the Aboriginal conception of the elements that link us to place: earth, land and sky. The design narrative for the building is based on the deep Aboriginal connection to country, place and kin, with connected layers being the foundation of the design.
Keynote Speaker:
Rosina Di Maria, Principal, Adelaide Studio Chair, Woods Bagot
PROPERTY COUNCIL/RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE AWARDS SHOWCASE
- adelaide convention centre
A showcase of the projects, people and innovations that demonstrated excellence in 2023.
networking lunch
- adelaide convention centre
SESSION 6 – RETURN OF GROWTH IN RETAIL
- adelaide convention centre
The retail scene is holding strong, despite rising inflation and cost of living worries. What are the current drivers and emerging trends? How are landlords and tenants supporting each other? What are the predictions for the ever-evolving landscape of Australian retail?
Panel:
Michelle Abbey, Executive General Manager, Town Centres Commercial Property, Stockland
Ralph Kemmler, Managing Director, Woolworths Property
Nicole Lazarou, General Manager Property, Retail Apparel Group
Moderator:
Andrew Borger Chief Investments & Operations Officer, Quintessential
SESSION 7 – A CRITICAL LENS ON RESIDENTIAL
- adelaide convention centre
The ‘developer’ and ‘landlord’ often have negative connotation in public debate. Our sector provides shelter and enables more Australians to live better, healthier, happier lives. Are we doing enough to seize the opportunity that this presents to collectively build our social license to operate?
Panel:
Ranisha Clarke, Managing Director, Lendlease Communities
Nicholle Sparkes, General Manager, Delivery & Operations, Frasers Property Australia
Trevor Cooke, Chief Executive Officer, Commercial & General
Tony Randello, Chief Executive Officer, Aveo Group
Moderator:
Amy Menere, Chief Stakeholder Relations & Customer Officer, Mirvac
SESSION 8 – THE ROAD AHEAD FOR INDUSTRIAL & LOGISTICS
- adelaide convention centre
The industrial and logistics sector is thriving. Despite this, external issues including inflation, increasing demand, and supply chain disruption, have led to the emergence of several challenges that the industry will need to tackle. What is the road ahead?
Panel:
Richard Stacker, Chief Executive Officer, Industrial & Logistics, Charter Hall
Julie Drago, Chief Executive Officer, Realside Ovest
Moderator:
Toni Ryan, Fund Manager, Realterm
afternoon tea
- adelaide convention centre
SESSION 9 – CLOSING KEYNOTE: PETER GARRETT
- adelaide convention centre
Peter Garrett is one of our most prominent living Australians. A renowned activist, the former politician and lead singer of Midnight Oil is a long-time advocate and campaigner on a range of local and global issues. Sit down, live and in person, with an Australian rock legend and former MP as he reflects on activism, politics and reconciliation.
Keynote Speaker:
Peter Garrett, Activist, Former Politician & Lead Singer of Midnight Oil
Interviewer:
Mike Zorbas, Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia
WRAP & CLOSE
- adelaide convention centre
MC:
Ellie Laing-Southwood, Head of Communications, Media & Marketing, Property Council of Australia
MEET & GREET COCKTAIL RECEPTION WITH PETER GARRETT & NATASHA STOTT DESPOJA
Exclusively for The Property Congress 2023 Bundle ticket holders and invited guests.
- adelaide convention centre
Natasha Stott Despoja AO, Australian Politician, Diplomat, Advocate & Author
Peter Garrett, Activist, Former Politician & Lead Singer of Midnight Oil
PROPERTY CONGRESS STREET PARTY PRESENTED BY NBN
- Vardon Avenue
OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
- The Stag
day THREE | WEDNESDAY 13 september 2023
Recharge breakfast
- adelaide convention centre
WELCOME
- adelaide convention centre
MC:
Ellie Laing-Southwood, Head of Communications, Media & Marketing, Property Council of Australia
SESSION 10 – DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP & CHALLENGING INEQUALITY
- adelaide convention centre
Natasha Stott Despoja AO is a former Senator for South Australia and is the youngest woman ever to enter the Australian Federal Parliament. She is the former inaugural Chair of Our Watch, the national foundation to prevent violence against women and children and in 2020 was elected to a top-level United Nations committee fighting for equality for women.
Sit down, LIVE and in person with the former South Australian senator as she reflects openly on her life during and after politics, with a focus on diversity in leadership and challenging inequality.
Keynote Speaker:
Natasha Stott Despoja AO, Australian Politician, Diplomat, Advocate & Author
Interviewer:
Bruce Djite, SA Executive Director, Property Council of Australia
morning tea
- adelaide convention centre
SESSION 12 – NEDD BROCKMANN: GET COMFORTABLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE
- adelaide convention centre
Nedd Brockmann is a 24 year old sparky from Central West NSW who is focused on changing the world one step at a time. In 2022 he achieved the unthinkable: 3,953 kilometres in 46 days and 12 hours. Nedd is also now the fastest ever Australian to run across the country and raised $2.5 million for homelessness.
Nedd will take to the stage at Congress to speak about his incredible feat of endurance, his mental and physical journey and how he inspired the nation.
Keynote Speaker:
Nedd Brockmann
Interviewer:
Adrian Byrt, VIC/TAS Event Manager, Property Council of Australia
the Chief's wrap
- adelaide convention centre
Presenter:
Mike Zorbas, Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia
farewell lunch
- REGETTAS, adelaide convention centre
