From macro demand drivers through to feasibility inputs, planning policy and delivery challenges, the program has been curated to reflect the real decisions being made across the market right now.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s ahead<\/p>\n
The day opens with The House View with Richard Temlett from Charter Keck Cramer, who will set the scene with a national outlook on supply and demand across greenfield and apartment markets\u2014providing critical context for Brisbane\u2019s position within the broader cycle.<\/p>\n
From there, the focus turns to the apartment sector with the Apartments in Focus session, bringing together leading developers including Ben Teague, Jaryd Collins and Sam Gardner. This session will explore how developers are navigating current headwinds and where they see the next phase of opportunity emerging.<\/p>\n
Greenfield delivery takes centre stage for New Communities in Focus, with participants including Bruce Harper, David Trask, Katrina Face and Alexandra Stuart-Robertson unpacking the balance between demand, affordability and infrastructure constraints shaping new land supply.<\/p>\n
A series of Expert Briefings will then provide practical, data-driven insights across the key inputs impacting feasibility:<\/p>\n
Phillip Cristaldi from Mecone will outline Planning Policy Changes: 2026 & Beyond, highlighting reforms directly affecting development timelines and outcomes.<\/p>\n
Caitlin Shields of Mitchell Brandtman will deliver Construction Forecasting Benchmarks, covering pricing, procurement and productivity trends.<\/p>\n
Carly Cottam from Motiv will present Residential Valuation Benchmarks, giving a clear view of how projects are being assessed across asset classes.<\/p>\n
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The program then shifts to real-time delivery insights with On-The-Ground Perspectives, featuring Jessica Jones, David Giffin, Mark Creevey and Tania Orr. This panel will connect the dots across planning, funding, construction and project marketing\u2014offering a candid look at what it currently takes to get projects moving.<\/p>\n
Design and innovation are also in focus\u2014Dom Cerantonio will present Designing for Yield Without Compromise, exploring how architecture can unlock density while maintaining livability and sales appeal.<\/p>\n
And Mark Bernberg will tackle one of the industry\u2019s most talked-about shifts in The New Advantage in Development isn\u2019t Location, It\u2019s Intelligence, demonstrating how AI is beginning to influence decision-making across the development lifecycle.<\/p>\n
The day concludes with a headline In Conversation session with Max Panettiere<\/a>, offering a personal and professional perspective on navigating the development landscape to round out a program that blends strategy, insight and lived experience.<\/p>\n With Brisbane\u2019s market evolving rapidly\u2014and many developers reassessing feasibility, funding and delivery strategies\u2014this is a timely opportunity to hear directly from those operating at the forefront of the sector.<\/p>\n Tickets for the Brisbane event are now limited.<\/p>\n Register now to secure your place <\/a>at Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves on May 14.<\/p>\n
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