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Commercial Real Estate

ONE-DAY SUMMIT

A one-day conference delivering a unique program covering office, retail, healthcare, childcare and alternative sectors

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About the event

The Urban Developer’s Commercial Real Estate Summit brings together developers, investors, financiers, owners and advisors for a full day discussion to examine the major forces shaping projects, precincts and portfolios.

Across a full day of discussion and debate, the program will unpack:

  • One Market, Many Realities | The State of Australia’s CRE in 2025

  • Office | Recalibration or Reset?

  • Retail | From Headwinds to Tailwinds

  • Childcare | Community Infrastructure in Demand

  • Healthcare | Growth in a Defensive Sector

  • Alternatives | Beyond the Core

  • Fireside Chat | Jamie McClurg, Commercial & General

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Details

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

Fireside Chat

Jamie McClurg is the Executive Chairman and controlling shareholder of Commercial & General, one of Australia’s most active private developers. With over 25 years’ experience in development, construction and real estate, he has delivered more than $2.5 billion in projects across healthcare, defence, life sciences, industrial, residential and social infrastructure.

His leadership has shaped landmark developments including the $500m Australian Bragg Centre, $345m Calvary Adelaide Hospital, $300m Eighty Eight O’Connell precinct, $1bn redevelopment of the iconic Football Park precinct at West Lakes, and the $165m SA Police Headquarters in Adelaide’s CBD.

Known for building scalable platforms and long-term partnerships with institutional capital, Jamie has established a reputation for creating investable, mixed-use precincts that balance development risk with recurring income.

At this year’s summit, Jamie will feature in a fireside chat on “Building at Scale: The Jamie McClurg Approach”, sharing insights on partnering with capital, creating institutional-grade precincts, and navigating today’s commercial real estate cycles.

First speaker release

Rowan Russell is a Vice President in Brookfield’s Real Estate Group. In this role, he is responsible for sourcing and executing direct real estate acquisitions and disposals in Australia. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2016, Mr. Russell was an Associate Director in the national capital markets team of JLL Australia where he worked on real estate transactions across office, hotel and retail asset classes. Prior to this role, Mr. Russell held roles in valuations, corporate real estate and project delivery services teams at JLL.
Jono has over 18 years’ property industry experience specialising in property development, design, delivery, and leasing. He is a trained architect and designer, and is responsible for managing the end-to-end development pipeline.
Andrea Trude is Group Creative Lead at Cachet Group, responsible for driving concept development and design vision across commercial projects. She leads creative teams to craft innovative, client-focused solutions, overseeing design narratives, visualisations, and the aesthetic quality of built environments. Prior to Cachet, Andrea worked with leading firms Hassell and Gensler, and has delivered projects for clients including Facebook, Accenture, Anytime Fitness, Stone Real Estate, Accor Hotels, Dexus, and Publicis Groupe.
Trudy Rickard is Senior Vice President, Funds for Northwest Healthcare Properties, having joined in 2019.  Based in the Northwest Sydney office, Trudy is the Fund Manager of the Galaxy Joint Venture and also leads the development of new funds and strategic projects in the region. She has over 20 years’ experience in the property industry having formerly worked at Dexus as Assistant Treasurer and in Funds Management.
Daniel West is Director of Jeckra, a vertically integrated property developer specialising in community-focused projects. With deep expertise in childcare development, Daniel has led the delivery of premium facilities such as the award-winning Austral Childcare project. From site acquisition through to handover, he managed every stage of the process, coordinating with consultants, authorities, and contractors to achieve best-in-class design and sustainability outcomes. Daniel is passionate about creating high-performing, future-focused spaces that enrich communities and support growing families.
Ben is Head of Private Assets Research and Senior Strategic Advisor for the Pacific at MSCI, leading action-oriented insights across major and emerging property sectors. With over 15 years' experience, he specialises in investment analysis, research, strategy, and product development, with expertise in property performance metrics, and macroeconomic data interpretation. Ben began his career at IPD in London (now MSCI) before moving to Sydney as Lead Client Consultant for Asia Pacific. He then spent five years at CBRE as Head of Capital Markets Research before joining RCA as Head of Analytics for the Pacific, which MSCI acquired in 2021.
Tom is a Partner and Head of Healthcare Property at Barwon Investment Partners, where he oversees management, governance, compliance, and key client relationships. As a Director and Board Member, he contributes to Barwon’s strategic direction and leads all Healthcare Property Funds, including institutional, healthcare and disability accommodation. With over 20 years’ experience in property funds management, advisory and banking across domestic and international markets, Tom brings deep expertise in healthcare and direct commercial property investment.
Jason has been with Stevens Group since 2011 and became a Director and shareholder of Stevens Property Group in 2021. As Development Director, he manages acquisitions, sales, leasing, and project delivery across convenience retail, large format retail, highway service centres, childcare and residential. He has overseen landmark projects, including the award-winning Foreshore Lake Macquarie. Jason also leads relationships with key national and multinational retail partners, consultants, agents and builders, driving growth and successful delivery across the group’s diverse portfolio.
Ed Eve is General Manager of Development – NSW at Fortis, bringing extensive experience managing major retail and mixed-use projects across Sydney, Victoria and Western Australia for Australia’s largest REITs. With qualifications in Architecture and Property Development, he combines design expertise with commercial acumen to maximise returns while delivering high-quality outcomes for communities. At Fortis, Ed is focused on securing new and exciting sites and leading the team to deliver exceptional projects that set new benchmarks in quality and innovation.
Ingrid Filmer has more than 27 years’ experience in commercial property and is a market leader in the childcare sector. As head of CBRE’s Metropolitan Investments team and former CEO of Burgess Rawson, she has overseen billions in childcare transactions and is a sought-after speaker on the asset class.

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TUD+ MEMBER
$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
$495+ GST

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  • Access to 7+ sessions
  • Hear from 15+ speakers
  • Downlodable copy of presentations
  • Networking morning tea & lunch
  • Networking drinks post event
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What to expect

  • Market shifts across office, retail, healthcare, childcare and alternatives

  • Gain practical insights to apply in your role

  • Hear from top developers, investors and advisors on growth strategies

  • Discover new opportunities through demand drivers, planning and capital

  • Learn from 15+ expert speakers with unique perspectives

  • Network with 150+ senior professionals throughout the day

  • Leave with connections, insights and strategies to advance your projects

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Who should attend

  • Developers shaping projects and precincts

  • Investors and fund managers seeking opportunities

  • Financiers and capital partners backing growth

  • Advisors and consultants across CRE sectors

  • Government and planning leaders influencing approvals

  • Corporate occupiers and tenants navigating change

  • Senior professionals building networks and strategies

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