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20-22 September 2023 Gold Coast, Australia
We were thrilled to host our first off-shore conference since 2019, with three spectacular days of exclusive site tours, next-level networking and property-specific education designed just for you.
We’ve wrapped up for 2023 – save the date for 2024!
The Property Conference is an essential event for decision-makers in the property industry. With a dynamic range of high-calibre speakers, the three-day event brings together visionary leaders and innovators, financial heavy-weights and influential drivers within local and central government.
This destination conference includes optional site tours, welcome function, networking party and two days of engaging plenary sessions.
We look forward to seeing you in Wellington on 11-13 September 2024.
Thank you for joining us on the Gold Coast this spring as we brought together a wealth of knowledge, talent and expertise.
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Let us know if there’s any particular topic, speaker or project you’d like to see grace the Property Conference stage in 2024 – contact the events team today!
Have a look at the 2023 highlights!
Why attend TPC?
Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier event for property developers, investors, owners and professionals.
“I love learning stuff. I always come to these events and learn something new and innovative that’s exciting and that I can take back to the office.”
Phil Doyle
Project Director, Colliers Project Leaders
Featured Speakers
Biography
Lucinda Hartley is an award-winning urban designer, a cofounder of world-leading social analytics company Neighbourlytics, and a globally recognised expert in smart cities and social change.
Named as one of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women by the Australian Financial Review, Lucinda is a technology leader who offers inspiration and practical advice on the future of living, the future of work and how technology can be a force for good in turbulent times.
Lucinda is an ‘urban futurist’ who has spent the past decade pioneering innovative solutions for improving cities and neighbourhoods, now adopted globally. She helped create the UN Sustainable Development Goals for cities (Goal 11), has delivered more than 100 neighbourhood improvement projects across Australia through her social enterprise CoDesign Studio and is now spearheading world leading technology for measuring neighbourhood lifestyle and wellbeing using digital data, as Founding Director of Neighbourlytics.
Lucinda’s passion for cities and neighbourhoods began in childhood, growing up in Kenya, Zimbabwe and a host of other countries where she saw first-hand how your postcode is as likely to affect your life expectancy as your genetic code. From this point she built a career seeking new ways to live.
9:00am, Friday 22 September
Keynote: Building Communities
Lucinda will be kicking off our final day of conference with an energising keynote that draws on her experience across emerging technology and design, to inspiration and some of the most important questions of our time: how we live, work, connect and build community.
Biography
As the originator of the iconic architectural design of the $3.6B mixed-use precinct Queen’s Wharf, Naveen is celebrated as an industry leader in the planning and design of large-scale precincts. Driven by the challenge to shape precincts into magnetic and city shaping destinations, Naveen has worked diligently for the last 9 years to bring one of Australia’s largest mixed-use precincts to life. Notably his skills and dynamism for urban design, placemaking, and realising the intersection of architecture and public realm are informed by a 25-year engagement with the profession.
Under his leadership, Cottee Parker Architects has grown to operate in a fully integrated BIM environment, and significantly transform the way their projects are delivered. Naveen is a champion for local design excellence and contributes to both the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s Policy Committee, and Brisbane City Council Advisory Panel.
2:00pm, Thursday 21 September
Case Study | Queen’s Wharf Integrated Resort Development, Brisbane
The Queen’s Wharf Integrated Resort Development is one of Australia’s largest mixed-use projects. Beyond the striking architectural response, the project will showcase Brisbane’s coming of age as a sustainable global benchmark and “Olympic City” destination. Cottee Parker Architect’s Director and Lead Designer for the Integrated Resort, Naveen Dath, will discuss how the regeneration of state-owned land can disrupt our model of a traditional city. Naveen will explore how a deep consideration for intersection of public and private realms can be the catalyst of urban change, and how the retail experience can compel locals to reconnect to the city and inspire design authentic to place.
Biography
Amanda Steele is ISPT’s Group Executive, Head of Property and is a driven commercial leader with a strong track record in profit growth, transformational change and addressing business problems for investor benefit.
Prior to joining ISPT, Amanda held the position of Executive Managing Director of Property Management at CBRE, was awarded the 2019 NSW Telstra Business Women’s Award and continues to regularly host the property series, The Placemakers. At ISPT, Amanda leads the development and implementation of enhanced asset strategies across ISPT’s 140+ properties including Office, Retail, Industrial, Healthcare and Life Sciences, delivering strong, sustainable returns for investors.
11:00am, Thursday 21 September
Leadership Panel
Amanda will join moderator Leonie Freeman, Chief Executive of Property Council New Zealand and fellow panellists Alison Mirams, Executive Chair of Roberts Co and Michael Zorbas, Chief Executive, Property Council Australia for our Leadership Panel.
This panel of city shapers will be discussing the key issues facing the Australasian property industry, and what they and their organisations are doing to leap these obstacles.
Biography
Alison Mirams is the Executive Chair of boutique tier one construction company, Roberts Co, having also served as the founding Chief Executive Officer. The company was founded in January 2017 and within the first five years had 280 employees and a workbook of over $1.5 billion.
Prior to establishing Roberts Co, Alison led the NSW/ACT regional business unit for Lendlease’s Building business for nearly three years. Prior to joining Lendlease, Alison enjoyed a successful sixteen-year career at Multiplex, rising from Contracts Administrator to Regional Director.
Alison is deeply passionate about addressing the systemic issues that exist in the construction industry and attracting and retaining more women in the industry.
Alison is a member of the TAFE Commission Board and is on the Advisory Board for Aero PM. She received the Laing O’Rourke Businesswoman of the Year award at the 2018 NAWIC NSW Awards for Excellence and holds a Bachelor of Building (Construction Economics) and a Graduate Diploma Urban Estate Management from UTS.
Alison is an active mum to her nine-year-old son.
11:00am, Thursday 21 September
Leadership Panel
Alison will join moderator Leonie Freeman, Chief Executive of Property Council New Zealand and fellow panellists Amanda Steele, Executive Managing Director of Property Management, CBRE and Michael Zorbas, Chief Executive, Property Council Australia for our Leadership Panel.
This panel of city shapers will be discussing the key issues facing the Australasian property industry, and what they and their organisations are doing to leap these obstacles.
Hon Julie Bishop
Chancellor Australian National University 38th Foreign Minister of Australia and Chancellor of the Australian National University
Biography
Ms Bishop served as Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2013 until 2018 and was Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party from 2007 to 2018. She has also served as Minister for Education, Science and training, Minister for Women’s Issues and Minister for Ageing.
Prior to entering politics, Ms Bishop was Managing Partner of the national law firm Clayton Utz in Perth. In 2020 Julie was awarded a Fisher Family Fellowship at Harvard University and in 2021 she was awarded the Kissinger Fellowship at the McCain Institute.
In 2022 Ms Bishop was awarded the Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop AsiaLink Medal. Julie is Chair of Telethon Kids Institute, Chair of Prince’s Trust Australia, member of the international advisory boards of Afiniti, Human Immunome Project and the Global Board of Advisors of the Council on Foreign Relations.
She is also the Patron of Shooting Stars (an education programme for young aboriginal girls) and an ambassador for Football Australia’s Legacy ’23 in the lead up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
9:15am, Thursday 21 September
Opening Keynote
As the opening keynote for TPC23, Julie will share experiences from her journey in politics, with insights into her advocacy for diversity and inclusion, her experiences as a woman in government and key highlights and challenges throughout her career so far.
Biography
Stephen is an economist at the Commonwealth Bank in the Australian Economics team. The role involves analysing economic trends in Australia as well as communicating views on the economy and the implications for monetary policy.
Prior to joining the Commonwealth Bank, Stephen was an economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia, working in the Economic Analysis Department. He has more than four years of experience as an economist covering both the Australian and global economies. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics (Honours) and Finance and Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Sydney.
10:35am, Thursday 21 September
An Economic Forecast
We live in uncertain economic times, when everyone would like to go ‘back to the future’ to see what lies ahead.
While keynote speaker Stephen Wu might not own a DeLorean, he does have the ability to analyse trends, speak to macroeconomic themes and identify a broad range of financial market issues. This is one economic forecast you’d be sorry to miss!
Biography
Jessica Stewart is the Sustainability Manager for Ginninderry – a 30-year project that will ultimately be home to 30,000 residents in Australia’s only cross-border master-planned community that extends across the ACT border into NSW.
Jessica holds tertiary qualifications in Engineering and Science from the Australian National University, majoring in Materials and Mechanics, Renewable Energy Systems, Sustainability Science and Science Communication.
Jessica has a passion for building strong, resilient communities and exploring the reasons why people love (and hate) the places where they live, work and play. Through education and energy efficiency, Jessica aims to raise the bar for new developments and Ginninderry in particular, by ensuring that residents maximise their assets, reduce their running costs and design smarter homes.
Jessica has been awarded the National Association of Women in Construction ACT Emerging Leader Award and was named the Property Council of Australia’s ACT Future Leader of the Year in 2017. Jessica was also acknowledged as a Green Star Champion by the Green Building Council of Australia in 2020.
11:35am, Friday 22 September
ESG: Shaping the Sustainable Future
This panel will explore the transformative power of prioritising Social and Governance (S&G) considerations. Key discussions will revolve around fostering value creation, implementing robust sustainability policies, driving positive community impact, addressing climate change through action, ensuring ethical sourcing practices, promoting people wellness, and enhancing staff retention. They will challenge participants to strive for continuous improvement in their sustainability endeavours.
Biography
David has extensive experience in the design of institutional and mixed-use buildings, from high-rise to small scale projects. He is the Design Stream Leader in the Brisbane studio and is closely involved in key projects from concept to delivery. David is passionate about starting from first principles, responding to the culture and the context of the place to generate the design narrative that is both relevant and memorable. His strength is in his ability to rationalise and organise complex design challenges into a simple architectural solution.
As Principal at Woods Bagot, David has played a crucial role in shaping the architectural and urban landscape of Brisbane. His extensive involvement in the workplace architecture tower 80 Ann Street, Heritage Lanes project stands as a testament to his exceptional expertise.
10:00am, Friday 22 September
Case Study | Suncorp HQ Brisbane
This session will provide an overview of the incredible $863m Suncorp HQ in Brisbane, a collaboration between Mirvac, M&G Real Estate, Woods Bagot and ASPECT Studios which marks a new era for sustainable and publicly generous workplace design in Australia.
The world-class office tower, spanning 35-levels, is designed for 7,000 employees and incorporates more than 60,000 square metres of premium-grade office space. It’s one of Australia’s smartest buildings, embracing leading technology and sustainability initiatives.
David will share insights into the design approach, project challenges and innovations and discuss the sustainability features of this green build, accredited with 5.5 Star NABERS Energy and 4.5 Star NABERS Water ratings and a Platinum Core and Shell WELL Certification.
Rabia Siddique
International Humanitarian Lawyer, Retired British Army Senior Officer, Former War Crimes and Terrorism Prosecutor and hostage survivor
Biography
Rabia has undertaken humanitarian aid work in Asia, South America, Europe and the Middle East, for which she was decorated by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Having survived a hostage crisis in Iraq in 2005 Rabia sued the British Government for discrimination when both the military and government tried to cover up her involvement in the incident, which saw her leading hostage negotiations for the release of two British Special Forces illegally kidnapped and detained by Iraqi based terrorists. Rabia was held hostage for over eight hours and subjected to cruel and unusual treatment in front of her male colleagues. After their eventual rescue Rabia’s colleagues were recognised, psychologically supported and decorated for their efforts and bravery, however Rabia was gagged, ignored and ordered to never speak of the role she played on that fateful day where she almost lost her life.
Rabia’s best selling memoir “Equal Justice: My Journey as a Woman, a Soldier and a Muslim” was published in 2013 and work is currently underway to adapt this to a movie.
Rabia is now a multi award winning story teller, inspirational speaker, leadership consultant, media commentator and human rights advocate. Peace and the sustainability of our planet is what drives her. But her biggest challenge and joy is being a mother to her teenage triplet boys!
4:00pm, Thursday 21 September
Keynote: Courage Under Fire
Entertaining, powerful and engaging, this best-selling author represents a living example of how each one of us can be a force for positive change in our own lives and those around us.
Biography
Donna Gates, Councillor for Division 3 of the Gold Coast and the Gold Coast’s Deputy Mayor has represented northern Gold Coast since 2007 and has been Deputy Mayor since 2012.
Donna has been instrumental in the delivery of significant community facilities, including the Upper Coomera Centre, the Ormeau Centre, the Ormeau Sports Park, Ormeau Skate Park, the Coomera Indoor Sports Centre and the $80 million Pimpama Sports Hub – a major sporting and community precinct to meet the growing population of the northern Gold Coast.
11:50am, Thursday 21 September
Hear from the Deputy Mayor
Deputy Mayor Donna Gates will give an overview of the City of Gold Coast’s planned and future infrastructure, transport and regional development projects. She will explore how the City aligns these different development workstreams and explain the funding and financing of these large projects.
Be prepared to uncover the lessons learned from her time in office, from someone who knows and understands our industry.
Biography
Mike has worked in property since his first ever job working for former Property Council National President and Australian Property Hall of Fame member, the late Jim Service AO.
Prior to becoming CEO, Mike was our Group Executive of Policy and Advocacy.
Over the past two decades Mike has held senior roles at Lendlease, Stockland and the Liberal Democrats in the UK among other organisations working on public policy, communications and major projects in all Australian States.
He is a current member of the Board of the Sydney Institute and a former Deputy Chair of the Committee for Sydney.
11:00am, Thursday 21 September
Leadership Panel
Mike will join moderator Leonie Freeman, Chief Executive of Property Council New Zealand and fellow panellists Alison Mirams, Executive Chair of Roberts Co and Amanda Steele, Group Executive, Head of Property at ISPT for our Leadership Panel.
This panel of city shapers will be discussing the key issues facing the Australasian property industry, and what they and their organisations are doing to leap these obstacles.
Biography
Erchana Murray-Bartlett is changing the way we perceive what we are capable of. She holds a Guinness World Record by running from the tip of mainland Australia, Cape York, to Melbourne. 150 marathons back to back. No days off.
Through her expedition into the unknown, Erchana not only doubled her fundraising goal for her partner charity, the Wilderness Society, but she also encouraged people from all walks of life to join her on the road, culminating in a story that inspired people to get up and move on a global scale.
Erchana has shown it is possible to maintain a high level of mental and physical performance over an extended time and teaches how having respect for the steps needed to accomplish your goal is the key to achieving it.
12:15pm, Friday 22 September
Closing Keynote | Guinness World Record Attitude
Erchana will be closing the conference on a high over our final networking lunch, sharing her story, offering insight into nailing the Guinness World Record attitude, and unpacking how hard work and self belief is fundamental to an elite mindset. She will discuss the fear of failure (and how to kick it to the curb), as well as how to build your wall of resilience, one brick at a time.
