The Urban Developer Long Lunch Series
Long Lunch Brisbane 2026
Brisbane’s biggest end-of-year property lunch. 400+ developers, investors, funders and dealmakers. One room. One long afternoon.
Sold out within weeks in 2024 and 2025. It will sell out again. Don’t wait.
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Overview
The last big industry room of the year.
The Urban Developer Long Lunch returns to Brisbane on Thursday 3 December, bringing more than 400 of South East Queensland’s developers, investors, funders, builders and consultants together at The Star for the final major industry gathering of 2026.
Over a long lunch, leaders from across development, design and construction unpack the year that was and make their calls on what comes next. Then it’s the PIF charity auction, drinks, live music and the after party.
Brisbane sold out within weeks in both 2024 and 2025. It will sell out again, so don’t wait.
The afternoon
- Arrive and networkDoors open, drinks flowing
- 2026: A Year in ReviewThe year in property, on the big screen
- WelcomeAdam Di Marco, Founder and CEO, The Urban Developer
- Lunch servedTwo-course seated lunch
- The Developer PanelThe Year in Property: Lessons, Wins and What Comes Next
- PIF charity auction and raffleLive auction and raffle raising funds for the Property Industry Foundation and its work with young people at risk of homelessness
- Drinks, networking and live musicLunch rolls into networking drinks and live music, hosted by HMW
- After partyFor those not heading back to the office
The Developer Panel | 1:20 pm
The Year in Property: Lessons, Wins and What Comes Next
What did the past year teach Australia’s property developers? Senior industry leaders reflect on the wins, challenges and lessons that shaped their businesses and projects, from navigating market conditions to delivering major developments. Then they look ahead to the opportunities, risks and trends set to define the next phase of development, and what you need to know to stay ahead.
Joe Adsett
Director
Joe Adsett Architects
Mark Baker
Chief Executive Officer
Besix Watpac
Ashley Agostino
Founder and Managing Director
Bentino
Final panellist
To be announced
Watch this space
On the table
- 01What did 2026 actually teach developers?
- 02Which projects still stack up, and which don’t?
- 03Where does the capital come from in 2027?
- 04Predictions: the calls they’ll be held to next December.
Who’s in the room
The room is the reason to come.
Three hours, 400+ decision-makers, nowhere else to be. The Long Lunch is the best BD afternoon on Brisbane’s property calendar, and the easiest place to close out the year with the people you want to work with in the next one.
SOLD OUT IN 2024 AND 2025. DON'T WAIT.
STANDARD
$395 + GST
- All-access event pass
- Networking on arrival
- Two (2) course premium lunch
- Three (3) hour drink package
- Network with 400+ industry peers
- Charity auction, live music and after party
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TUD+ MEMBERS
$315 + GST
- All STANDARD inclusions
- VIP seating
- VIP pricing on all TUD events
- Premium TUD+ content
- Access to live webinars (Professional tier only)
- Access to on-demand library (Professional tier only)
- Member-only site tours
- Member-only networking
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TABLE OF 10
$3,950 + GST
- All STANDARD inclusions
- Reserved table of ten (10)
- Priority seating
- Host clients or bring your team
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Venue
The Star, Brisbane
Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane City QLD 4000
The Star Brisbane sits at the heart of Queen’s Wharf on the Brisbane River, an easy walk from the CBD with train, bus and ferry connections close by.
FAQs
Common questions
Where is the venue and is parking available?
The Star, Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane City. Paid parking is available on site. Full arrival details, including parking and timings, are emailed to attendees 24 hours before the event.
What is included in my ticket?
Networking on arrival, a two-course seated lunch with drinks, the developer panel, the PIF charity auction and raffle, live music and post-event networking drinks.
Who attends?
More than 400 of South East Queensland’s developers, investors, funders, builders, consultants and project marketers.
How do I register?
Select Get Tickets on this page to secure your place. A confirmation and tax receipt will be sent to your email from tudevents@theurbandeveloper.com.
How do I access the TUD+ Member rate?
Join TUD+ before you register and the member rate applies at checkout. The saving on this ticket goes straight toward your membership.
Can I get an invoice before paying?
Yes. Contact tudevents@theurbandeveloper.com and we’ll issue an invoice for payment. Tickets purchased online receive a tax receipt automatically.
Can I buy a table or register a group?
Contact tudevents@theurbandeveloper.com and we’ll arrange group registration and invoicing.
Can I transfer my ticket if I can no longer attend?
Yes. Tickets can be transferred to a colleague at any time. Contact tudevents@theurbandeveloper.com before event day and we’ll update the registration.
Who do I contact about sponsorship?
Contact our partnerships director, Corey Timms, at corey.timms@theurbandeveloper.com to discuss partnership opportunities.
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Thu 3 Dec · Brisbane · From $315 + GST