UDIA NSW & PENRITH VALLEY CHAMBER

Western Sydney Property and Infrastructure Forum
Date: Friday 11 April 2025
Time: 8.30am for a 9.00am start, to 1.30pm
Venue: Western Sydney Conference Centre
Address: 81 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith

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Western Sydney is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing regions and is at the forefront of Australia’s economic growth. It is often said that the future of Sydney lies in the West and that Western Sydney is "absolutely critical" to the nation’s future prosperity. Join industry leaders, government representatives, property developers and consultants at the Western Sydney 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 Western Sydney’s future.
Expert Insights: Hear from keynote speakers and thought leaders on the latest property and infrastructure strategies.
Policy Updates: Stay informed on the latest government initiatives, regulations, and incentives affecting the region’s property and infrastructure sectors.

Be part of the conversation shaping Western Sydney’s future.

Forum Program

8.30am: Registration, Coffee & Networking

8.50am: Welcome by MC – Richard Fox, President, Penrith Valley Chamber

9.00am: Keynote Address and Fireside Chat
Hon. Prue Car MP, Deputy Premier, Minister for Western Sydney,
and Minister for Education and Early Learning,
Facilitated by Stuart Ayres, CEO, UDIA NSW

9.30am: Mayor Opening Address
Todd Carney, Mayor of Penrith City Council

9.40am: Session 1 – Western Sydney Market Outlook Keynote
Sameer Chopra, Head of Research, Pacific & ESG, Asia Pacific, CBRE

10.00am: Session 2 – Infrastructure Outlook for Western Sydney
Chris Avis, Director & Founder, IDC

10.20am: Session 3 – Greenfield Developers Panel
- Toby Long, General Manager National Planning and Delivery, Mirvac
- Sophie Ale, General Manager - Masterplanned Communities NSW & ACT, Stockland
- Mark Perich, Director, Greenfields Development Company
Facilitated by Charles Kekovich, Director - Greater Western Sydney, UDIA NSW

11.05am: Morning Tea Break

11.35am: Session 4 – Aerotropolis Sector Plan Fireside Chat
Tom Gellibrand, Chief Executive, Infrastructure NSW
In conversation with Stuart Ayres, CEO, UDIA NSW

12.00pm: Session 5 – Infill & Apartments Panel
- Jennifer Westacott AO, Chair, Bradfield Development Authority
- Aras Labutis, Head of Urban Transformations, Coronation Property
- Bruce Rayner, Chief Financial Office, Deicorp
Facilitated by Gavin Melvin, Executive Director - Policy & Strategy, UDIA NSW

12.40pm: Forum Wrap Up – Stuart Ayres, CEO, UDIA NSW

12.45pm: Networking Lunch

1.30pm: Forum Concludes

Guest Speakers