Industrial Leaders Forum 2026
An exclusive industry lunch for the industrial property sector’s most influential developers, investors, occupiers and professionals.
November 11, 2026
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (AEDT)
Showtime Events Centre, Melbourne
Where Australia’s industrial and logistics property leaders come together.
overview
The Urban Developer Industrial Leaders Forum brings together Australia’s leading industrial and logistics owners, developers, investors, occupiers and advisers for an exclusive lunch in Melbourne on November 11 2026.
More than 150 senior leaders will hear directly from key players about the shifting supply chains, land constraints, automation, energy demand and capital flows shaping the next generation of industrial property.
The event opens with a keynote on the forces reshaping Australia’s industrial and logistics sector, with the speaker to be announced soon.
This will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Tom McInerney (Troon Group) and Owen Smith (Salta Properties), with further panellists to be announced.
The event will conclude with an exclusive In Conversation with Chris O’Keefe, Executive Director of Time & Place, on the confluence of industrial, logistics, workplaces and storage.
Be quick to register. Tickets are strictly limited.
The Program
- 12:00Guests arrive
- 12:15Welcome address
- 12:20Keynote | Industrial Evolution
- 12:40Mains served
- 13:00Panel | The New Industrial Playbook
- 13:30In Conversation | Chris O’Keefe, Time & Place
- 14:00Networking
- 14:50Closing remarks
- 15:00Event concludes
Chris O’Keefe
Executive Director
Time & Place
Speaker to be announced
Announcement coming soon
The Confluence of Industrial, Logistics, Workplaces and Storage
Time & Place is targeting a $1 billion self-storage portfolio along the eastern seaboard through its Storage X brand, with more than 60,000sq m planned across six sites in Melbourne and Brisbane.
In this exclusive In Conversation, Executive Director Chris O’Keefe discusses where industrial, logistics, workplaces and storage are converging, and what it means for developers and investors looking to diversify.
Industrial Evolution
Australia’s industrial and logistics sector is entering its next phase, shaped by changing supply chains, land and infrastructure constraints, occupier demand, capital flows and the rapid growth of automation and technology.
This keynote examines the economic, investment and property market trends influencing industrial performance across Australia, and where the next wave of development and investment opportunity is likely to emerge.
Speaker to be announced
Announcement coming soon
The New Industrial Playbook
Industrial property is becoming more sophisticated as occupier requirements, technology, energy and development economics reshape what makes a successful asset.
This panel brings together developers, investors and occupiers to unpack the new industrial playbook, from site selection, infrastructure and development feasibility to leasing, automation and capital allocation, and what it takes to create assets that stay relevant, efficient and valuable over the long term.
Tom McInerney
Managing Director
Troon Group
Owen Smith
Director, Industrial Development
Salta Properties
Speaker to be announced
Announcement coming soon
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
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$365 + GST
- All-access event pass
- Canapes on arrival
- Two (2) course premium lunch
- Three (3) hour drink package
- Network with 150+ industry peers
- Access to event recording
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Venue
Showtime Events Centre
Showtime Events Centre, 61 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC 3006
A waterfront event venue on the Yarra River at South Wharf, next to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and a short walk from the CBD.
FAQs
Common questions
Where is the venue and is parking available?
Showtime Events Centre, 61 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, next to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Paid parking is available nearby. Full arrival details, including parking and timings, are emailed to attendees 24 hours before the event.
What is included in my ticket?
Canapes on arrival, a seated lunch, the full keynote and panel program, networking and post-event content including presentation slides where presenters have given permission.
Who attends?
More than 150 senior property professionals, including industrial and logistics developers, institutional investors and fund managers, owners and asset managers, logistics and major corporate occupiers, and leasing and investment professionals.
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.
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Can I buy a table or register a group?
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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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