Melbourne Residential Developer Summit Series
Australia's most informative one-day conference for residential development professionals
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Melbourne | MAY 21
About the event
The Urban Developer’s Residential Developer Summit Series returns to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in May 2026.
Bringing together the leading developers and experts from across the greenfield, townhouse and apartment sectors, the summit explores the core themes shaping new development in the sector.
The one-day summit will include keynote presentations on supply/demand dynamics, planning policies, construction and delivery, investment and funding and exemplar case studies.
The conference will also bring together active developers for panel discussions exploring their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges within each of the three cities.
Each program will conclude with a unique In Conversation fireside chat with a leading developer, reflecting on their professional and personal journey in property.
Don’t miss your chance to secure tickets as this event will sell-out.
Details
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4.00 pm AEST
Glasshouse, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne
TUD+ Members: $475 + GST
Non-Members: $595 + GST
Keynote Speaker
Richard Temlett | National Executive Director
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Richard Temlett has become one of Australia’s leading housing market experts and thought leaders on the residential housing market across Australia.
Richard believes that property development decisions need to be made using data and an evidence base. He specialises in providing forward looking, evidence-based research and insights that help inform developer and financier strategic property development decisions.
Speakers
Andrew Leoncelli
Managing Director
ABADEEN
Andrew Leoncelli is a prominent property developer and former Melbourne Demons AFL player (1996–2003) who currently serves as the Managing Director of Abadeen Victoria. He leads Abadeen’s expansion into Melbourne, focusing on high-end, owner-occupier residential projects in the eastern and southeastern suburbs.
Penny Dabner
Development Director
Frasers Property
Penny has more than 20 years’ experience in the property industry with a variety of senior roles across communications, marketing, project management and development, working for government agencies and market leading development companies including Lend Lease and Frasers Property Australia. Penny is currently a Development Director delivering master-planned communities and is a past member of the Property Council Residential Committee.
Mark Cleveland
General Manager – Development
JINDING AUSTRALIA
With a career spent at some of the industry’s most respected multinational organisations, Mark Cleveland is General Manager of Developments at Jinding. He leads the Development and Acquisitions teams across multiple asset classes and geographies, drawing on deep expertise in residential, industrial and retail sectors to drive the group’s long-term strategic vision.
Mark Naughton
Principal
Planning and Property Partners
As Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley, Dom Cerantonio is a driving force behind some of Australia’s most compelling residential and commercial architecture right now. Renowned for his sharp focus on commercial viability and deep understanding of the planning and development landscape, Dom leads a team of nearly 100 across Melbourne and Brisbane, bringing 15 years of strategic, design-led thinking to every project.
Paul Little
Managing Director
Planning and Property Partners
Matthew Belford is the Managing Director of ID_Corp, a leading diversified Australian property group founded 17 years ago that now encompasses developer ID_Land, residential home builder Shape Homes, funds manager Title Capital and land lease community business Next Living. With a development pipeline worth over $5 billion that includes over 10,000 residential lots and 1,500 land lease community homes, the group currently operates in Victoria, Queensland and South Australia with plans to expand further.
Penny Dabner
Development Director
FRASERS PROPERTY
Penny has more than 20 years’ experience in the property industry with a variety of senior roles across communications, marketing, project management and development, working for government agencies and market leading development companies including Lend Lease and Frasers Property Australia. Penny is currently a Development Director delivering master-planned communities and is a past member of the Property Council Residential Committee.
Yew Zhi Tan
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Julian White
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Mitchell Brandtman
With 20 years’ experience in the Australian commercial property industry, Julian is a specialist in the sale of development site properties, transacting in excess of $5 billion over the past 10 years. Julian is a National Partner at Stonebridge and co-leads the Victorian business.
Dom Cerantonio
Principal
Cera Stribley
As Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley, Dom Cerantonio is a driving force behind some of Australia’s most compelling residential and commercial architecture right now. Renowned for his sharp focus on commercial viability and deep understanding of the planning and development landscape, Dom leads a team of nearly 100 across Melbourne and Brisbane, bringing 15 years of strategic, design-led thinking to every project.
Mark Bernberg
Co-Founder
PRIMAX.AI
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Matthew Belford
Managing Director
ID_LAND
Matthew Belford is the Managing Director of ID_Corp, a leading diversified Australian property group founded 17 years ago that now encompasses developer ID_Land, residential home builder Shape Homes, funds manager Title Capital and land lease community business Next Living. With a development pipeline worth over $5 billion that includes over 10,000 residential lots and 1,500 land lease community homes, the group currently operates in Victoria, Queensland and South Australia with plans to expand further
Paul Little
Director, Planning
Planning and Property Partners
Paul has extensive experience across a broad range of town planning and environmental approval processes. He brings a passion for design and Melbourne’s liveability, paired with a strong focus on achieving client outcomes. With experience in both government and the private sector, he offers strategic insight, valuable industry connections and a rigorous approach to delivering successful projects.
Mark Naughton
Managing Director & Founder
Planning and Property Partners
Mark is a highly networked, senior lawyer with extensive experience in the practice of planning and environmental law. As one of a small number of Law Institute of Victoria accredited specialists in environmental, planning and local government law, he is in constant demand to advise a wide range of organisations and individuals. Mark appears regularly as an advocate before VCAT, Advisory Committees, Planning Panels and EES inquiries. He has a deep affection for Victoria, especially Melbourne.
Ticket Inclusions
- One-day summit including keynotes, case studies and panel discussion
- Catered morning tea & lunch
- Barista coffee on arrival
- Networking drinks
Become a TUD+ Member to access discounted tickets.
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