Residential Developer Summit Series
Australia's most informative one-day conference for residential development professionals
SYDNEY | THURSDAY, MAY 7
About the event
The Urban Developer’s Residential Developer Summit Series returns to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in May 2026.
Bringing together the leading developers and experts from across the greenfield, townhouse and apartment sectors, the summit explores the core themes shaping new development in the sector.
The one-day summit will include keynote presentations on supply/demand dynamics, planning policies, construction and delivery, investment and funding and exemplar case studies.
The conference will also bring together active developers for panel discussions exploring their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges within each of the three cities.
Each program will conclude with a unique In Conversation fireside chat with a leading developer, reflecting on their professional and personal journey in property.
Don’t miss your chance to secure tickets as this event will sell-out.
Details
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4.00 pm AEST
Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney
TUD+ Members: $395 + GST
Non-Members: $495 + GST
Keynote Speaker
Richard Temlett | National Executive Director
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Richard Temlett has become one of Australia’s leading housing market experts and thought leaders on the residential housing market across Australia.
Richard believes that property development decisions need to be made using data and an evidence base. He specialises in providing forward looking, evidence-based research and insights that help inform developer and financier strategic property development decisions.
Speakers
Stephanie Barker
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Willowtree Planning
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Luke Hartman
Chief Executive Officer
Metro Property Development
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Luke Hartman has 25 years’ experience in the housing and development industry. He is a founder and the Managing Director of Metro Property and Creation Homes Group, with operations across NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA. Metro have delivered more than 12,000 homes under Creation Homes and completed over 60 projects in the last fifteen years. He is currently a Foundation Director of the Black Dog Institute and is on the board of the NSW Waratahs Rugby Union.
Michael Akkawi
Founder & CEO
Conquest
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Iwan Sunito
Co-founder & CEO
Conquest
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Summit | Program at a glance
Delegates will be taken by private charter to four of Perth’s leading projects.
Sectors covered:
- Purpose-Built Student Accommodation
- Healthcare
- Residential
- Mixed-Use
Program at a glance
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
- One-day summit including keynotes, case studies and panel discussion
- Catered morning tea & lunch
- Barista coffee on arrival
- Networking drinks
Become a TUD+ Member to access discounted tickets.
Download Program
You can view the full program via the link below.
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