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This conversation explored the main themes shaping the developer’s mindset, including planning, construction, funding and capital, investment returns, project risk, buyer sentiment and more. For those within the industry, this discussion will provide critical insight into how leading developers are investing in, adapting to and predicting the future of property.

In this session, KPMG economist Terry Rawnsley explored the outlook for the next few years through the lens of developers and those directly involved in the property industry. Terry’s keynote will be followed by an interactive audience Q&A moderated by Adam Di Marco, founder and CEO of The Urban Developer.

This conversation explored the main themes shaping the developer’s mindset, including planning, construction, funding and capital, investment returns, project risk, buyer sentiment and more. For those within the industry, this discussion will provide critical insight into how leading developers are investing in, adapting to and predicting the future of property.

In this session, KPMG economist Terry Rawnsley explored the outlook for the next few years through the lens of developers and those directly involved in the property industry. Terry’s keynote will be followed by an interactive audience Q&A moderated by Adam Di Marco, founder and CEO of The Urban Developer.

This conversation explored the main themes shaping the developer’s mindset, including planning, construction, funding and capital, investment returns, project risk, buyer sentiment and more. For those within the industry, this discussion will provide critical insight into how leading developers are investing in, adapting to and predicting the future of property.

In this session, KPMG economist Terry Rawnsley explored the outlook for the next few years through the lens of developers and those directly involved in the property industry. Terry’s keynote will be followed by an interactive audience Q&A moderated by Adam Di Marco, founder and CEO of The Urban Developer.

The Melbourne Long Lunch featured a a powerhouse panel of industry leaders: Tim Price (Time & Place), Jeremy McLeod (Breathe Architecture), Katya Crema (Hip v Hype) and Anne Michaels (sheBuilt). They delivered a candid discussion on the realities of developing in Melbourne today — from escalating costs, planning complexities and more.

Troy Daffy, one of Queensland’s most respected and accomplished developers sits down with Adam Di Marco for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how great projects are made. Troy talks about about spotting opportunities before the market does, navigating risk with confidence, reading cycles with precision and building a legacy that lasts.

The Brisbane Long Lunch featured a panel of influential voices: Rob Comiskey (Comiskey Group), Frank Licastro (Frank Developments), Steve Laffey (Verso Projects) and Alexandra Stuart-Robertson (Gallery Group). They delivered a candid discussion on the forces shaping Brisbane’s future — from the city’s rapid growth and evolving residential market to the infrastructure and precinct projects driving momentum toward the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Sydney Long Lunch featured a diverse panel of industry leaders: Jamie Durie (Durie Design), Jennifer Macquarie (Fountaindale Group) and Michael Romano (Freecity). They delivered a candid discussion on the opportunities and challenges shaping Sydney’s market — from residential and mixed-use development to the role of design, placemaking and lifestyle-led projects in driving the city’s future.

Through a live case study, The Urban Developer, Giraffe, and PRiMAX will demonstrate how digital-first developers are closing the gap between feasibility and market performance — finding sites, integrating design with feasibility, setting pricing, and selling smarter from day one.

Jamie McClurg is the Executive Chairman and controlling shareholder of Commercial & General, one of Australia’s most active private developers. With over 25 years’ experience in development, construction and real estate, he has delivered more than $2.5 billion in projects. In this fireside chat, Jamie shares insights on partnering with capital, creating institutional-grade precincts, and navigating today’s commercial real estate cycles.