Sydney's most
anticipated property industry networking event of the year.
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About the event
The Urban Developer’s Long Lunch series returns to Sydney this November, bringing together more than 500 of the city’s leading developers, investors and decision-makers for an afternoon of insights, networking and celebration.
Presented by ARC Energy and Opticomm, the Sydney Long Lunch will feature a diverse panel of industry leaders: Jamie Durie (Durie Design), Jennifer Macquarie (Fountaindale Group) and Michael Romano (Freecity).
Together, they will deliver a candid discussion on the opportunities and challenges shaping Sydney’s market — from residential and mixed-use development to the role of design, placemaking and lifestyle-led projects in driving the city’s future.
Hosted at the iconic Hyatt Regency Sydney, this event is firmly established as the must-attend end-of-year gathering for the city’s property sector.
Details
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Hyatt Regency Sydney
12.00pm – 3.30 pm AEDT
500 + C-Suite Professionals
Non-Members: $350 + GST
TUD+ Members: $275 + GST
Tables of 10: $3,500 + GST
Meet our speakers
Michael Romano
Executive Director of Development
Freecity
Michael Romano is Executive Director of Development, with over 25 years of experience in site acquisition, development management and project financing, including leading residential and mixed-use developments valued up to $2bn. At Freecity, Michael continues to drive value creation and positive community impact, focusing on vibrant, sustainable urban precincts and luxury residential and retail developments.
Jennifer Macquarie
Director
Fountaindale Group
Jennifer leads Fountaindale Group with a focus on high-quality residential and mixed-use developments across Sydney. She will bring sharp insights on navigating planning, funding, and delivery in the current market.
Jamie Durie
Principal
Durie Design
Internationally recognised designer and television personality, Jamie brings a unique perspective on the intersection of design, placemaking, and sustainability. His approach to urban projects blends creativity with community impact.
Why you should attend
Hear unfiltered insights from Sydney’s leading developers and decision-makers
Connect with 500+ senior property professionals
Understand the opportunities and challenges in Australia’s largest market
Discover city-specific perspectives on design, placemaking and development
Celebrate the year with premium dining and industry peers
Who should attend
Property developers – residential, commercial, mixed-use and community-focused
Investors and financiers – capital partners seeking opportunities in Sydney
Urban planners, designers and architects – shaping the built form of Sydney and beyond
Construction and project managers – delivering the projects driving growth
Advisors, consultants and service providers – working alongside the sector to enable success
Program at a glance
Through keynote presentations, thought-leading panels, and curated case studies, we’ll explore:
- Where the next wave of office supply will come from — and why
- The impact of capital markets on feasibility, scale and delivery
- How flight-to-quality is reshaping development pipelines
- Adaptive reuse and repositioning as pathways to value creation
- The role of mixed-use precincts in CBD and fringe revitalisation
- Trends in design, amenity and technology influencing projects.
- The market signals developers should be watching over the next decade
Full Program
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