Perth Developer Symposium
An industry summit for property professionals exploring the opportunities and market forces shaping the WA capital.
11 - 12 MARCH 2026
About the event
The Urban Developer’s inaugural Perth Developer Symposium brings together the leading developers, investors and experts from the WA capital for a two-day property conference.
Since 2020, a ‘perfect storm’ of population growth, strong demand, tight supply, major infrastructure and economic investment has resulted in unprecedented growth across property sectors.
A wave of significant investment from local players has attracted additional investment from both interstate and international players.
So, where to from here? What are the opportunities for new development in the greater Perth region? And how can the broader industry tap into this?
Delivered by the industry leader The Urban Developer, this event will combine site tours, networking, expert keynotes, panel discussions and Q&As from market leaders to deliver a comprehensive perspective on Perth’s development potential – now and in the future.
Details
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 5.30 pm AWST
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 8.30 pm – 3.30 pm AWST
One Two Five by Hub, Brookfield Place, 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA
TUD+ Members: $395 + GST
Non-Members: $495 + GST
Speakers
David Cresp
Director – Property and Economics
URBIS
David Cresp is one of Perth’s most trusted property economists, bringing more than two decades of experience analysing demand across residential, retail, industrial and apartment markets.
David will unpack how population growth, employment and major infrastructure investment are reshaping supply pipelines—and where the next decade’s strongest development opportunities will emerge.
Paige Walker
Chief Executive Officer
FIVEIGHT
Paige Walker is Chief Executive Officer of Fiveight, leading the company’s challenger strategy and growth agenda as it delivers a new pipeline of landmark residential and mixed-use projects across Western Australia.
Paige will share how Fiveight is shaping places through design-led development, strategic partnerships and disciplined delivery—drawing on 16 years at Mirvac leading major apartments and masterplanned communities.
Ben Lisle
Managing Director
HESPERIA
Ben Lisle is the founder and Managing Director of Hesperia, a leading WA property group delivering large, complex projects across industrial, healthcare, residential and renewables.
Ben will share how Hesperia’s B-Corp commitment and focus on carbon neutrality are shaping investment and development decisions, backed by his deep experience in industrial land and capital markets.
Megan Gammon
Director
URBIS
Megan is an experienced planner and project manager with deep expertise across precinct planning, infill development and complex approvals in Western Australia.
Megan will unpack where planning settings, infrastructure investment and market demand are aligning across growth corridors and infill zones—drawing on her leadership of major projects including DevelopmentWA’s ECU Mount Lawley Redevelopment and Montario Quarter.
Kylee Schoonens
Principal
ROWTHELOWMAN
Andrew Dilorito
WA Partner
STAMFORD CAPITAL
Andrew Dilorito is Stamford Capital’s Western Australia Partner, leading the firm’s expansion to the West Coast after opening its Perth office in 2024.
With more than 20 years’ experience in finance, Andrew works with developers and investors to secure the right funding for major projects.
Andrew will share what he’s seeing across WA’s deal and development landscape.
Tom House
Managing Director
HOUSE BUSINESS GROUP
Dean Johnston
National Director | Valuation & Advisory
COLLIERS
Nigel Greenaway joined Crystalbrook Collection in early 2022 as the CFO, tasked with the continual growth the Crystalbrook portfolio in Australia. Nigel has a wealth of knowledge and experience in finance with an impressive track record in hotel investment, asset management, strategic financial planning, hotel operations, risk management and a raft of strong sector relationships.
Prior to Crystalbrook, Nigel was National Director Hotels Asia Pacific with Colliers International. He has also held roles in hotel operations, accounting and property investment management with Colonial First State Property, Eureka Funds Management and Southern Pacific Hotel Corporation (now IHG).
Sally Ockenden
Head of Development
GDI PROPERTY
Kyle Jeavons
Co-Founder and Director
HUMAN URBAN
Rod Hamersley
Director
AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL
Tim Willing
Founding Director
WILLING PROPERTY
David Hillam
Owner and Director
EDGE VISIONARY LIVING
Andrew Sugiaputra
Managing Director
GOLDEN GROUP
Andrew is Managing Director of Golden Sedayu and Golden Group, with a proven track record delivering major residential and commercial projects across Western Australia.
Andrew will share insights from leading Burswood Point—Perth’s largest-ever development—set to transform the Burswood Peninsula with 4,500 homes, significant commercial and retail space, and more than 110,000sqm of parkland and public open space.
Kate Stevenson
Project Director
SIRONA URBAN
Dan Sweet
Chief Property Officer
SKYFIELDS BY PERTH AIRPORT
Day One | Site Tours
Delegates will be taken by private charter to four of Perth’s leading projects.
Featuring:
- Purpose-Built Student Accommodation
- Healthcare
- Residential
- Mixed-Use
*Day one is optional and included in the ticket price; site tours will be limited to 50 attendees only.
Day Two | Summit
Delegates will attend a full day presentations, case studies and panel discussions examining Perth’s development outlook to 2036.
Featuring:
- Residential and commercial supply pipelines
- Planning, policy and approvals risk
- Infrastructure-led development and precincts
- Capital markets, funding and investment appetite
- Construction costs, feasibility and delivery constraints
- Key projects and emerging opportunities
The day will include dedicated networking opportunities and conclude with afternoon drinks.
Day One | Site Tours
Delegates will be taken by private charter to four of Perth’s leading projects.
Sectors covered:
- Purpose-Built Student Accommodation
- Healthcare
- Residential
- Mixed-Use
*Day one is optional and included in the ticket price; site tours will be limited to 50 attendees only.
Day Two | Summit
Delegates will attend a full day of presentations, case studies and panel discussions examining Perth’s development outlook to 2036.
Featuring:
- Perth 2036: The Big Picture
- Planning Perth’s Future Growth
- Investing in the Future of Perth
- Perth’s Next Development Hotspots
- Viability by Design (Case Study)
- What it Take to Get Projects Delivered Today
- Looking Beyond Residential
- Apartments in Perth
The day will include dedicated networking opportunities and conclude with afternoon drinks.
Ticket Inclusions
- Site tours with private charter
- Welcome drinks in the Perth CBD
- One-day summit including keynotes, case studies and panel discussion
- Catered morning tea & lunch
- Barista coffee on arrival
- Networking drinks on day-two
Become a TUD+ Member to access discounted tickets.
Key themes
- Supply/demand across residential and commercial sectors
- Economic, political and demographic drivers of growth
- Planning, population, policy and infrastructure investment
- Investment, funding and capital appetite
- Construction and delivery considerations
- Key projects and players under development
- Opportunities for new investment
Attendees will receive
- A clear view of Perth’s demand drivers and where opportunities are likely to sit over the next decade
- Practical insight into how planning strategy influences approvals, risk and delivery outcomes
- A real-world view of capital appetite and how leading players are reading risk and timing
- A grounded discussion on what it takes to deliver projects today in Perth conditions
- Sector outlook beyond residential and what needs to change for apartments to work
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