2023 program
day one - 30 may 2023
welcome cocktail reception
A unique opportunity to make new connections and reconnect with friends and colleagues.
MC:
Welcome by Michael O’Brien, National President, Property Council of Australia and Managing Director – Real Estate, QIC
HOTEL REALM
keynote dinner
MC:
Welcome to Country:
- Tyronne Bell
The Hon Kim Beazley AC will share his insights on the geopolitical outlook and what it means for Australia.
MC:
Antony Green, Chair, Property Leaders’ Summit Committee and Chair of Real Estate, Macquarie Capital ANZ
HOTEL REALM
the last word networking drinks
Enjoy a night cap or two with fellow delegates at Ostani Bar.
OSTANI BAR
day two - 31 may 2023
opening address - government perspective
MC:
- Antony Knep, Capital Markets Executive Director, Property Council of Australia
Keynote address by The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction
Moderator:
- Mike Zorbas, Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia
great hall, parliament house
is now the time to buy?
Given where we are in the investment cycle, how is real estate stacking up as an investment proposition compared to other asset classes? Is this the time to start increasing allocations to real estate? Hear from senior leaders on what is driving their asset allocations and investment committee decisions.
Panel:
- Jeff Brunton, Head of Portfolio Management, HESTA
- Anouk Darling, Chief Executive Officer, Scape
- George Agethen Co-Head Asia Pacific, Ivanhoé Cambridge
- Jenny Du, Managing Director, Global Head of Real Estate Product, Nuveen
Moderated:
theatre, parliament house
investing in the "new normal"
From global to local, what are the key data points and macro trends relevant to the property sector in this new world of higher inflation and higher rates?
Panel:
theatre, parliament house
the occupier perspective
How can landlords and tenants work together to form mutually beneficial strategic alliances to tackle changing workforce and consumer preferences?
Panel:
- Rachel Rees-Scott, Director Office Evolution Program, Department of Defence
- Georgia Mitchell, Senior Manager Workplace Experience, APAC, Amazon
Moderator:
theatre, parliament house
alternate vision: leader of the opposition
In conversation with The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Leader of the Opposition
Interviewer:
theatre, parliament house
towards a reconciled future
The Summit will be held in the middle of National Reconciliation Week which extends from 27 May to 3 June. These two dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
This year’s theme for National Reconciliation Week is “Be a Voice for Generations”. Hear from property industry leader John Janke, Co-Owner of Rork Projects, on what the property industry can do to promote reconciliation and improve opportunities for First Nations peoples.
Interviewer:
theatre, parliament house
lunch session: the future of politics
At the 2022 Federal Election, we saw a historic move of voters away from the two major parties. One year into the role, how are the Class of 2022 Independents navigating political life and influencing the economic and ESG policy agenda?
Keynote:
- The Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Minister for Defence
Panel:
- Senator David Pocock
- Allegra Spender MP
Moderator:
great hall, parliament house
spotlight on debt
How are lenders and investors adapting to a more volatile interest rate environment, and what are the implications across different real estate sectors?
Panel:
- Mark Fischer, Co-Founder & Global Head of Real Estate, Qualitas
- Berengere Thomas, Head of Real Estate & Lodging Australia, Crédit Agricole CIB
- Michael Thorpe, Managing Director, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Commonwealth Bank
Moderator:
theatre, parliament house
INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT MANDATES: IMPLICATIONS FOR EMERGING ASSET CLASSES
Does the newness of an asset class excite international investors? Are investment mandates broad enough to take the risk of a an emerging asst class? Explore how emerging assets classes fit into international investment mandates; the opportunities and the risks.
Panel:
- Charlene Huang, Co-Head of Multi-Manager Real Estate APAC, UBS
- Craig Carracher AM, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Scape
Moderator:
theatre, parliament house
leading the way
Hear from industry leaders and board members on the opportunities and challenges facing REITs, investors and the broader industry – including industry’s response to economic headwinds, climate change, social issues, governance and culture.
Panel:
- Campbell Hanan, Group CEO and Managing Director, Mirvac
- Justin Louis, Chief Investment Officer, Stockland
- Elliott Rusanow, Chief Executive Officer, Scentre Group
- Jacqueline Chow, Non-Executive Director, Charter Hall
Moderator:
theatre, parliament house
wrap up
Closing remarks by Mike Zorbas, Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia.
theatre, parliament house
COCKTAIL RECEPTION & PROPERTY LEADERS’ DINNER
featuring Australian Property Hall of Fame inauguration
Close out the Property Leaders’ Summit with the Property Leaders’ Dinner.
Keynote address by The Hon Julie Collins MP, Minister for Housing, Homelessness & Small Business.
Enjoy our final exclusive networking opportunity with fellow delegates and celebrate the 2023 inductees into the Australian Property Hall of Fame.
The Australian Property Hall of Fame honours individuals who have provided sustained leadership, made a pioneering contribution and left an outstanding legacy to the property industry and the Australian community.
In 2023, Joan Cordell and Nigel Satterley AM will be inducted for their remarkable contribution to the industry and the Australian community.
great hall, parliament house
the last word networking drinks
Enjoy a night cap or two with fellow delegates at Ostani Bar.
