Retirement and Aged Care Summit
The leading property conference for developers, owners, operators and consultants in the aged care and retirement living sectors.
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September 3 2026
8:30 am – 3:30 pm (AEST)
Calile Hotel, Brisbane
About the Event
The Urban Developer’s Retirement and Aged Care Summit brings together developers, owners, operators, investors and advisers to examine one of Australia’s fastest-changing property sectors.
As demographic change, increasing demand and evolving consumer expectations reshape retirement living and aged care, this one-day conference provides practical insights into the opportunities and challenges driving the market.
Hosted at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, the event brings together more than 200 C-suite executives from across Australia.
The program features a keynote presentation, panel discussions and case studies exploring investment trends, development opportunities, policy and regulatory reform, design innovation, operational excellence and capital flows.
Attendees will hear directly from the sector’s leaders on how they are responding to changing market conditions, delivering new communities and positioning for long-term growth.
Whether you’re actively involved in retirement living and aged care or looking to better understand the sector’s future, this summit offers market intelligence, networking opportunities and insights from those shaping Australia’s next generation of seniors living.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this essential industry event.
Speakers
Kevin McCoy
Chief Executive Officer
Levande
Kevin McCoy is Chief Executive Officer of Levande, one of Australia’s largest retirement living providers, overseeing a national portfolio of 59 communities.
He is leading the company’s next phase of growth, with a focus on expanding housing supply, customer experience and community-centred design, while bringing strategic insight into the future of retirement living and ageing demographics.
Stuart Hutcheon
Head of Audit and Assurance
Stewart Brown
Stuart Hutcheon is Head of Audit and Assurance at StewartBrown, with more than 30 years’ experience advising the aged care, retirement living and community sectors.
A recognised industry expert, he leads the analysis behind the Retirement Living Performance Sector Report, providing data-driven insights into financial performance, operational trends and the health of the sector.
Stephen Abolakian
Co-Managing Director and Head of Development
Hyecorp
Georgia Willis
Executive General Manager – Property
REGIS
Georgia Willis is Executive General Manager – Property at Regis, leading the company’s property strategy across acquisitions, development and refurbishment projects.
She is responsible for delivering future-ready aged care communities, bringing a practical perspective on development feasibility, portfolio growth and navigating investment decisions in today’s economic environment.
Geoff Robinson
Head of Development
AVEO
Geoff Robinson is Head of Development at Aveo, with more than 20 years’ experience delivering residential, retail and urban regeneration projects across Australia and the UK.
Having led major developments including Sydney’s Darling Square, he brings deep expertise in creating large-scale communities and delivering contemporary seniors living projects that respond to evolving resident needs.
Stephen Gaitanos
Founder & Joint Chief Executive Officer
THE LIVING COMPANY
Stephen Gaitanos is Co-Founder and Joint CEO of The Living Company, Australia’s most comprehensive residential living platform.
Since co-founding the business in 2013, Stephen has played a central role in growing The Living Company from Scape Student Living into a national platform spanning Student Accommodation (Scape), Rent-to-Live Co. and now Aveo – one of Australia’s largest retirement living providers.
Bryce O’Connor
Managing Director
YPM
After more than 20 years in residential property, YPM is bringing a new focus to the retirement living sector, working with Bolton Clarke on a new generation of retirement living. The approach combines exceptional residences, premium amenity, onsite support and lifestyle coordination — creating an aspirational lifestyle that supports people to live and age well.
Simon Forsyth
Chief Executive Officer
Village Retirement Group
Simon Forsyth joined The Village Retirement Group in October 2024 as CEO. Simon brings a wealth of experience in business strategy, operations and management, information technology and systems implementation, advisory on complex development projects and leadership of diverse teams.
Robert McDonald
Chief Development and Acquisitions Officer
RetireAustralia
Robert McDonald has more than 25 years’ experience across property development and corporate real estate.
Beginning his career in property valuation and commercial leasing, he has spent the past 15 years leading the planning, development and delivery of major real estate projects, including senior leadership roles with two leading Queensland listed property companies before joining RetireAustralia.
Chris Hayton
Principal
Rothelowman
Chris is one of the Rothelowman collective that leads the seniors’ living practice, driving a team that loves solving sophisticated solutions.
His focus: quality outcomes through critical thinking and strong partnerships; navigating complex planning, uncovering unseen opportunities, and always designing with residents in mind — from masterplans to the details that make places people call home.
Bruce Message
Director, Advisory Services – Healthcare & Retirement Living
Colliers
Bruce Message is a 25-year veteran in the senior living sector having deep expertise and commercial acumen in residential aged care, retirement living, and seniors housing.
Joining Colliers in 2023, he has led a range of complex and transformational property initiatives, delivering strategic advice, supporting long-term value creation, operational efficiency and improved outcomes for providers and residents.
Jane Monk
Chief Executive Officer
Gannon Lifestyle
Jane Monk leads Gannon Lifestyle Communities, a respected retirement living and land lease community developer and operator.
Her experience spans strategy, governance, development and resident services, and she is passionate about creating communities that foster independence, wellbeing and connection.
Ticket Inclusions
Attendees to the Retirement and Aged Care Summit will receive:
- A comprehensive outlook on Australia’s retirement living and aged care markets
- Insights into demographic trends shaping future demand
- Analysis of investment activity and institutional capital allocation
- An understanding of planning, regulatory and policy reform
- Practical perspectives on project feasibility, funding and delivery
- Lessons from leading retirement villages and aged care developments
- Insights into evolving consumer expectations, design and wellness trends
- Access to Australia’s leading developers, operators, investors and advisers.
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