2026
Melbourne Developer Outlook Lunch
An industry lunch exploring how leading developers are investing in, adapting to and predicting the year ahead.
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About the event
The Urban Developer’s 2026 Developer Outlook Lunch Series returns as an essential fixture on the property industry’s annual calendar.
Hosted at Metropolis, Melbourne the event will feature a keynote address from an expert economist that unpacks the economic, political and market drivers for property in 2026 and beyond.
The keynote will be followed by a panel comprised of leading developers from across sectors to discuss the mindset for how each of these developers are predicting the future and adapting to the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Details
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Metropolis, Melbourne | 12.00 pm – 2.30 pm AEDT
300 + C-Suite Professionals
Non-Members: $350 + GST
TUD+ Members: $275 + GST
Tables of 10: $3,500 + GST
KEYNOTE
Property Development in 2026 & Beyond
What developers and the property industry can expect from the years ahead
In this session, KPMG economist Terry Rawnsley will explore the outlook for the next few years through the lens of developers and those directly involved in the property industry.
The presentation with investigate the major macro factors, such as population and policy settings, geopolitical forces and interest rates, while also diving into the fundamental supply and demand dynamics across sectors in Australia’s main cities.
Terry’s keynote will be followed by an interactive audience Q&A moderated by Adam Di Marco, founder and CEO of The Urban Developer.
Predictions from Inside the Developer's Playbook
A panel discussion with leading developers about how they’re adapting to change, risk and opportunity
Panel of Speakers
Join us for this interactive panel discussion with some of the leading developers from across the country as we explore the opportunities and risks on the property horizon.
The conversation will explore the main themes shaping the developer’s mindset, including planning, construction, funding and capital, investment returns, project risk, buyer sentiment and more.
For those within the industry, this discussion will provide critical insight into how leading developers are investing in, adapting to and predicting the future of property.
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Audience profile
300+ C-suite property professionals, including
- Private developers and investors
- Institutional investors and managers
- Architects, planners and consultants
- Financiers, banks and brokers
- Government and policy leaders
- Construction industry professionals
- Professional and marketing services
Attendees will receive
- An expert economic outlook and what this means for developers
- An outline of the key planning and policies impacting developers and the industry
- Forecasts for the outlook of construction pricing and productivity
- Expert insights into how feasibilities, funding and investment will shift for developers
- An understanding of where new opportunities exist in the coming years
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
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