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A one-day national conference exploring trends, challenges and opportunities in Australia’s evolving industrial market

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ONE-DAY SUMMIT

About the event

Once the hottest ticket in property, Australia’s industrial sector is now shifting gears. Vacancies are rising, construction pipelines are tightening, and capital is becoming more selective. But for those who can read the market’s next moves, the opportunities remain as compelling as ever.

The Industrial and Logistics Summit will bring together the sharpest minds from across the sector — global capital, homegrown developers, government land agencies, and market analysts — for a deep dive into the forces driving change and the strategies shaping the next decade.

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Details

  • Thursday, 16 October, 2025
  • Establishment Ballroom | Sydney
  • 8:30 am – 3.30 pm AEDT
  • 150 + C-Suite Professionals
  • TUD+ Member: $370 + GST
  • Non-member: $495 + GST

Speakers

Annabel McFarlane is Head of Strategic Research at JLL Australia, leading insights on investment, city growth, urban logistics, sustainability, and land supply. With over 25 years’ experience across valuation, academia, and research, she’s a trusted voice in media, universities, and conferences, shaping conversations on Australia’s evolving urban future.
Paul Ford is Joint Managing Director at Centennial, leading capital partner relationships and new fund creation. He founded the group’s Industrial & Logistics platform in 2018, after serving as Industrial CEO at Charter Hall, where he grew the team and portfolio into Australia’s second largest. Paul also sits on Centennial’s board and investment committee.
Trevor Lee is Development Director at Stockland, overseeing NSW’s logistics pipeline from multi-level warehouses to intermodal terminals and complex infrastructure. With more than 20 years’ experience in property development, investment and construction across Australia and overseas, Trevor brings deep expertise in delivering large-scale projects shaping the nation’s industrial future.
Owen Smith is Director of Commercial and Industrial Development at Salta, with 17 years at the group and a background spanning real estate, banking and development. He has led landmark projects including Nexus Mulgrave and Dandenong South, delivering innovative, sustainable precincts that create long-term value and high-performance outcomes.
Charlotte Brabant is Head of Investments, Australia at Realterm, leading the origination and acquisition of transport-advantaged assets nationwide. With more than 20 years’ experience across Multiplex, GPT, 151 Property and Blackstone, she brings deep expertise in industrial development and investment. Charlotte is also a founding member of Women in Industrial.
Andrew Simons is Head of Development – Industrial & Logistics at Charter Hall, with 32 years’ industry experience and 11 years at the group. A qualified valuer, he leads a $7 billion industrial pipeline, including $2.7 billion in committed projects, drawing on deep expertise across agencies, developers, fund managers and REITs.
Chris Favretto is Vice President in Cabot Properties’ investments team, responsible for sourcing, structuring and executing opportunities across Australia. With more than 15 years’ experience at Lendlease, CBRE and JLL, he brings deep expertise in origination, transactions and stakeholder management, with a strong focus on value creation and long-term performance.
William Schrumpf is the director of leading property group, Astina Group. Astina is known for pioneering positive change through development, construction, accommodation and wellness in Western Sydney. William’s progressive ethos spans across all aspects of the company, striving to break the mold and establishing a unique culture that supports a 360 degree approach to living.
Adam Matkovich is Director – Investment at MaxCap Group, with over 15 years’ experience in banking and real estate finance. Based in Sydney, he specialises in lending origination and portfolio management across all sectors. Adam previously worked at ANZ and holds a Master of Business in Finance from UTS.
Judd Dyer is a Board member at Hesperia with more than 20 years’ real estate experience spanning capital transactions, fundraising, joint ventures, development and asset management. He leads Hesperia’s industrial portfolio, driving investment strategies focused on value creation, risk management and long-term outcomes. Judd holds a Master of Applied Finance and Honours in Town Planning.

FIRESIDE CHAT

Paul Ford,
Centennial Property Group

Join us for a one-on-one with Paul Ford as he charts Centennial’s rise from a single thesis to a national industrial platform. Paul is Joint Managing Director at Centennial Property Group, where he leads relationships with capital partners and drives new fund creation. In 2018, he founded and built Centennial’s Industrial & Logistics platform, establishing it as a key national player.

Previously, Paul was Industrial CEO at Charter Hall, where he launched and scaled the Industrial & Logistics portfolio into Australia’s second-largest from inception. Today, Centennial is an independent property investment manager and developer with over $2.4 billion in assets under management across industrial, commercial, retail, boutique residential, and social infrastructure. With offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide, the firm is renowned for revitalising underperforming and mispriced assets through active, tenant-led management. 

Early-Bird Tickets (20% off) | Ends 14 September

TUD+ MEMBER
$295+ GST
(RRP $370 + GST)

  • Barista coffee on arrival
  • Access to 7+ sessions
  • Hear from 15+ speakers
  • Downloadable copy of presentations
  • Networking morning tea & lunch
  • Networking drinks post event
  • TUD+ members save up to $125
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NON-MEMBER
$395+ GST
(RRP $495 + GST)

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  • Hear from 15+ speakers
  • Downlodable copy of presentations
  • Networking morning tea & lunch
  • Networking drinks post event
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Program at a glance

  • Australia’s Industrial Outlook – rents, land values, vacancy, supply and investor sentiment

  • Capital Flows & Partnerships – offshore appetite, joint ventures and domestic strategies

  • Unlocking Land & Planning Pathways – tackling scarcity, rezoning and delivery at scale

  • Smarter Development & Delivery – modular builds, automation and occupier-led design

  • Centennial Study – Paul Ford on scaling to a national platform and what’s next for last-mile and value-add

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