The Urban Developer is proud to present our Residential vSummit - a virtual conference focused on the impact of Covid-19 on Australia's residential property sector.

Held from 28 April until 1 May, the vSummit will bring together industry leaders and experts to uncover the virus' impact on three major metropolitan areas - greater Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

The vSummit will include a program of interactive webinars held over four days:

Day 1 (Tuesday 28 April) - Brisbane
Day 2 (Wednesday 29 April) - Sydney
Day 3 (Thursday 30 April) - Melbourne
Day 4 (Friday 1 May) - Special webinar (*ultimate pass holders only)

Through keynotes, panel discussions, interviews and case studies, the vSummit will deliver the vital intelligence needed to make informed decisions - all from the comfort of your own home.

Attendees will be provided virtual access to livestream sessions along with on-demand access for every session after the event.

The Residential vSummit is our response to ensuring the industry remains informed, inspired and connected during this time.

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Program outline

The first three days will follow the same program structure that includes the following sessions focused on greater Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, respectively:

1. State of the residential market: Yesterday, today and tomorrow.

In this series of keynote presentations, we bring together several of the country's leading researchers to unpack the current and future impact of Covid-19 on Australia's residential housing sector.

Each session will look at both the short-term and long-term impact that the pandemic will have on sales volumes, pricing, auction rates, rental demand, investment yields, new construction supply and more.

2. The developer crystal ball: What lies ahead for the residential sector?

In this series of interactive panel discussions, we step inside the mind of some of Australia's leading private developers to understand:

How Covid-19 has changed their outlook on the future of the residential sector.
What is their response to Covid-19?
Do they smell opportunity through chaos?
Or are rapidly deteriorating economic conditions a sign of major challenges ahead?

Each session will explore the current and future strategies these developers are employing to manage the uncertain times ahead.

3. Expert property predictions: Building beyond the pandemic.

In this series of interactive panel discussions, we bring together the trusted experts that are advising and investing in projects across the country.

What is happening with project funding?
How will sales channels be shaped by the virus?
Will construction prices go up or down?
How will planning authorities respond with policy?

Each session will explore the major issues central to the development of projects over the coming years.

4. Sustainability, resilience and adaptation in residential buildings.

The unprecedented events surrounding Covid-19 have prompted the world to radically rethink urban life. We are living and working differently. Our supply chains have changed. Global tourism and trade have effectively stopped. And our interactions with fellow humans has ceased indefinitely.

So what does this mean for sustainability and the role of buildings in the future?
What is the new definition of urban resilience and adaptation?

Each session will explore how these unprecedented times will create new opportunities for sustainable cities of the future.

5. Interactive case studies

Each of the first three days will conclude with a series of interactive case studies that showcase the very best of development from across Australia.

Projects and solutions that demonstrate excellence in their respective cities have been curated by The Urban Developer team.

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Special webinar*

On the final day (Friday 1 May), we will be hosting a special webinar with three of Australia's most inspiring developers.

Perspectives from the top: What can Covid-19 teach us about property, business and life?

2020 has made many of us rethink our lives - who we are, what we do and why we do it.

In this session, leading developers Don O'Rorke (Consolidated Properties Group), Adelene Teh (Beulah International) and Jonathan Hallinan (BPM) will share their perspectives in an open discussion moderated by Adam Di Marco, founder of The Urban Developer.

* available for ultimate pass holders only.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why are we charging our audience for vSummit?

In response to COVID-19, The Urban Developer is adapting by bringing together our extensive network of experts, influencers and industry leaders to share with you - our community. In doing so, we can continue to support the free independent journalism that is being delivered to you on a daily basis.

How did we come up with the pricing?

We arrived at the pricing model after much discussion with our team and our community. We believe the pricing is a fair and reasonable amount for the extensive amount of content that is provided over the four days.

Are you suffering financial hardship and want to invest in your future?

Contact david.dimarco@theurbandeveloper.com directly and we will do our best to respond in the most compassionate way we can.

What about if I can’t attend the vSummit - Can I watch a recorded version?

Yes - register for the vSummit and you will be able to view a recorded version of the webinar. Please contact david.dimarco@theurbandeveloper.com to source the link.

What if I am a corporate user and would like to watch with my team?

Great idea! We love it when corporate teams engage with us. Contact david.dimarco@theurbandeveloper.com directly to arrange access as a corporate user.

Do you provide discounted registrations for not-for-profit, community organisations or full-time students?

Yes - we absolutely do. Please contact david.dimarco@theurbandeveloper.com for further details.

Disclaimer

The Urban Developer cannot accept any liability or responsibility for loss occurring as a result of anyone acting or refraining from acting in reliance on any material contained in this presentation.