program overview
See what topics will feature at this year’s Summit. We will be adding in more details soon so make sure you stay tuned.
day one - 30 may 2023
welcome cocktail reception
A unique opportunity to make new connections and reconnect with friends and colleagues.
MC:
Carmel Hourigan, Capital Markets President, Property Council of Australia and Office CEO, Charter Hall
Welcome:
Incoming National President, Property Council of Australia
HOTEL REALM
keynote dinner
MC:
Antony Green, Chair, Property Leaders’ Summit Committee and Chair of Real Estate, Macquarie Capital ANZ
Welcome to Country:
Tyronne Bell
The Hon Kim Beazley AC will share his insights on the geopolitical outlook and what it means for Australia.
The Hon Kim Beazley AC
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: To be announced
great hall, parliament house
alternate vision: leader of the opposition
In conversation with The Hon Peter Dutton MP, Leader of the Opposition.
Interviewer:
Mike Zorbas, Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia
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:
Belinda Chain, Investment Director, Future Fund
Dr Henry Chin, Global Head of Investor Thought Leadership / Head of Research Asia Pacific, CBRE
Kim Wright, Managing Director, CPP Investments
Steve Bulloch, Managing Director, PGIM
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
More speakers to be announced
Moderator:
Michael Greene, Head of Tenant Representation, JLL
theatre, 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:
George Agethen, Co-Head Asia Pacific, Ivanhoé Cambridge
Jeff Brunton, Head of Portfolio Management, HESTA
More speakers to be announced
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.
Panel:
John Janke, Co-Owner of Rork Projects, Co-Chair of National NAIDOC Committee and Co-Host of The Point on SBS/NITV
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?
Panel:
Allegra Spender MP
Moderator:
Carmel Hourigan, Capital Markets President, Property Council of Australia and Office CEO, Charter Hall
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:
Berengere Thomas, MD, Head of Real Estate Debt, CACIB
Mark Fischer, Co-Founder & Global Head of Real Estate, Qualitas
Michael Thorpe, Managing Director, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Commonwealth Bank
Moderator:
Merran Edwards, CFO, Investa
theatre, parliament house
fireside chat
Fireside Chat:
Charlene Huang, Co-Head of Multi-Manager Real Estate APAC, UBS
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:
Alison Harrop, Chief Financial Officer, Stockland
Campbell Hanan, Group CEO and Managing Director, Mirvac
Elliott Rusanow, Chief Executive Officer, Scentre
Moderator:
Claire Van Schaik, Head of Capital Raising and Investor Relations, Investment Management. Lendlease
theatre, parliament house
wrap up
Closing remarks by Mike Zorbas, Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia
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: Speaker to be announced
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 communit
great hall, parliament house
the last word networking drinks
Enjoy a night cap or two with fellow delegates at Ostani Bar.
ostani bar
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WELCOME DRINKS
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breakfast
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session 1 - leader of the opp
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session 2 - new normal
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session 3 - tenant
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session 4 - investor
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session 5 - closing the gap
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lunch - future politics
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session 6 - debt
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session 7 - legend
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session 8 - industry leaders
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last word drinks
day one program - 30 may 2023
9:30AM – 5:00pm
REGISTRATION
tbc
6:00pm – 7:30pm
welcome cocktail reception
A unique opportunity to make new connections and reconnect with friends and colleagues.
MC: TBC
Welcome to Country: TBC
Welcome by Incoming National President, Property Council of Australia
7:30pm – 9:45pm
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keynote dinner
MC: Antony Green, Chair, Property Leaders’ Summit Committee and Chair of Real Estate, Macquarie Capital ANZ
The Hon Kim Beazley AC will share his insights on the geopolitical outlook and what it means for Australia.
10:00PM – late
sponsored by:
the last word networking drinks
Delegates enjoyed a night cap or two with fellow delegates at Ostani Bar
day two program - 31 may 2023
7:15AM – 7:45AM
TRAVEL TO PARLIAMENT HOUSE
7:45AM – 8:45AM
OPENING ADDRESS - TREASURER OF AUSTRALIA
A unique opportunity to make new connections and reconnect with friends and colleagues.
MC: TBC
Keynote Address: TBC
GREAT HALL
9:00am – 9:35am
session 1 - alternate vision: leader of the opposition
MC: Antony Green, Chair, Property Leaders’ Summit Committee and Chair of Real Estate, Macquarie Capital ANZ
The Hon Kim Beazley AC will share his insights on the geopolitical outlook and what it means for Australia.
theatre
9:35am – 10:10am
session 2 - 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: TBC
Moderator: TBC
theatre
10:10am – 10:40am
session 3 - Tenant Perspective
Fireside chat with
Panel: TBC
Moderator: TBC
theatre
10:40am – 11:20am
morning tea
great hall
11:20am – 12:00pm
session 4 - Investor Perspective or REDEFINING THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM
With capital markets in a state of disruption, what will it take to get past investment committees and unlock investments in the near term?
Panel: TBC
Moderator: TBC
theatre
12:00pm – 12:30pm
session 5 - CLOSING THE GAP
Keynote or fireside chat with First Nations leader – truth-telling, learnings for the property sector.
Panel: TBC
Moderator: TBC
theatre
12:30pm – 1:50pm
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?
Panel: TBC
Moderator: TBC
great hall
1:50pm – 2:30pm
session 6 - 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: TBC
Moderator: TBC
theatre
2:30pm – 3:00pm
session 7 - Learning from a Legend
Interview with Australian Property Hall of Fame inductee.
Panel: TBC
Moderator: TBC
theatre
3:00pm – 3:40pm
afternoon tea
great hall
3:40pm – 4:30pm
session 8 - leading the way
Hear from industry leaders and board members on the opportunities and challenges facing REITs and the broader industry – including industry’s response to climate change, social issues, governance and culture.
Panel: TBC
Moderator: TBC
theatre
4:30pm – 4:40pm
session 9 - wrap up
Closing Remarks: TBC
theatre
4:40pm – 5:00pm
travel to hotel realm
6:00pm – 6:30pm
travel to parliament house
6:30pm – 9:45pm
sponsored by:
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 Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia (invited)
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, TBC will be inducted for their remarkable contribution to the industry and the Australian community.
theatre
10:00PM – late
the last word networking drinks
Delegates enjoyed a night cap or two with fellow delegates at Ostani Bar
