CRE Outlook 2025: Strategies, Sectors, Opportunities
The Urban Developer’s Commercial Real Estate Summit returns in 2025, delivering a one-day program exploring the forces shaping Australia’s commercial property market.
Developers, investors, financiers, owners and advisors will gather at ILUMINA in Sydney for a full day of insights across office, retail, healthcare, childcare and alternative sectors.
Focus areas
Office | How landlords and investors are adapting to market change
Retail | Consumer shifts reshaping centres and investment
Childcare | Demand for community infrastructure and investment
Healthcare | Why healthcare stays resilient in uncertain times
Alternatives | Emerging sectors attracting new capital
First speaker release
Rowan Russell, vice-president, Brookfield Real Estate Group, on navigating global capital flows.
Andrea Trude, group creative lead, Cachet Group, on reimagining workplace and commercial design.
Jono Cottee, development director, Built with 18 years’ experience driving development pipelines across commercial sectors.
Trudy Rickard, senior vice-president, Northwest Healthcare Properties, on scaling healthcare investment platforms.
Daniel West, director, Jeckra, on the future of childcare facilities.
Ben Martin-Henry, head of private assets research, MSCI, with data-led insights into performance metrics.
Tom Patrick, partner, Barwon Investment Partners, on institutional healthcare strategies.
Jason Stevens, director, Stevens Group, on convenience retail and mixed-use development.
Ed Eve, general manager of development NSW, Fortis, on design-led development outcomes.
Further speakers will be announced in the lead-up to the event.
What to expect
Strategies from top developers on today’s challenges
Discover new opportunities through demand drivers, planning and capital
Learn from 15+ expert speakers with unique perspectives
Network with 150+ senior professionals throughout the day
Fireside Chat | Special guest to be announced.
Who should attend
Developers
Investors and fund managers
Financiers and capital partners
Advisors and consultants
Government and planning leaders
Corporate occupiers and tenants
Event details
Thursday, October 30, 2025
ILUMINA, Sydney
8.30am—3.30pm AEDT
Tickets
TUD+ Member: $370 + GST
Non-member: $495 + GST
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