UDIA NSW

Hunter Property and
Infrastructure Forum

Date: Thursday 19 June 2025
Time: 8.30am for a 9.00am start, to 1.30pm
Venue: Noah's on the Beach
Address: 29 Zaara St, Newcastle East

As Australia’s largest regional economy, with significant economic output, a large population and a diverse range of industries, the Hunter is experiencing rapid population growth resulting in steady increases in housing demand across all typologies. The NSW and Federal Governments are investing in infrastructure and supporting growth initiatives that create more opportunities for developers to invest. 

Join industry leaders, government representatives, property developers and consultants at the Hunter Property & Infrastructure Forum, to gain insights into the region’s ambitious property and infrastructure pipeline.

Why You Should Attend:
  • Networking Opportunities: Build connections with influential developers, planners, local business owners, and policymakers shaping Hunter’s future.
  • Expert Insights: Hear from keynote speakers and successful local developers on the latest property and infrastructure strategies and discuss the unique opportunities for investing in the Hunter.
  • Policy Updates: Stay informed on the latest government initiatives affecting the region’s development sector.

Be part of the conversation shaping Hunter’s future.

Forum Program

8.30am: Registration and Networking

9.00am: Welcome by MC - Jeffery Bretag, Chair, UDIA NSW Hunter Chapter

9.05am: Keynote Address
Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport

9.40am: Session 1 - To be announced

10.10am: Session 2 - Hunter Market Outlook
Maree Kilroy, Lead Economist, Oxford Economics Australia

10.30am: Session 3 - Greenfield Developers Panel
- Tim Goldacre, Director, Harrington Estates
- Stephen Thompson, Project Director, LWP Huntlee
- Danny Boubli, Project Director NSW, AVID Property Group
with Elizabeth York, Policy & Regional Manager, Hunter & Central Coast, UDIA NSW

11.05am: Morning Tea Break

11.35am: Session 4 - Employment Lands Panel
- Hilton Grugeon, Director, Hunter Land
- Amanda Wetzel, Founder and Director, Way Planning & Advisory
- Shane Boslem, Managing Director, McCloy Group
with Elizabeth York, Policy & Regional Manager, Hunter & Central Coast, UDIA NSW

12.05pm: Session 5 – Infill & Apartments Panel
- Chris Ferreira, Head of Planning, Urban Property Group
- Valentina Misevska, CEO, Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation
- Florian Caillon, Head of Acquisitions, Thirdi. Group
with Stuart Ayres, CEO, UDIA NSW

12.35pm: Forum Wrap Up - Stuart Ayres, CEO, UDIA NSW

12.45pm: Networking Lunch

1.30pm: Forum Concludes


Guest Speakers

Hon. Jennifer 
Aitchison MP


Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport

Shane 
Boslem


Managing Director
McCloy Group

Chris 
Ferreira


Head of Planning
Urban Property Group

Valentina
Misevska


Chief Executive
Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation

Amanda
Wetzel


Founder and Director
Way Planning & Advisory

Stephen
Thompson


Project Director - Huntlee
LWP

Hilton
Grugeon AM


Director
Hunter Land

Maree
Kilroy


Lead Economist
Oxford Economics Australia

Florian
Caillon


Head of Acquisitions
Thirdi. Group

Tim
Goldacre


Director
Harrington Estates

Danny
Boubli


Project Director NSW
AVID Property Group



Major Sponsor


Forum Partners

Tickets

    Member Ticket   

$295

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Non Member Ticket

$395

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Contact Us

UDIA NSW
Phone: 02 9262 1214
Email: events@udiansw.com.au
Address: Ground Floor, 15 Castlereagh St, Sydney