In a time of extreme competition, the need for creative space is urgent. Delivering fit-for-purpose cultural real estate requires innovation, ingenuity and collaboration between the creative sector, private investors and the government.

Find out how underutilised property can be transformed into creative hubs, how philanthropic investments can deliver long-term benefits, and how this innovation will help Sydney's arts, culture and creative industries thrive.

Moderator:
Lisa Colley, Manager of Cultural Strategy, City of Sydney

Lisa has led a range of key strategic projects including regulatory reform to strengthen the city’s cultural life and night-time economy, the development of a cultural infrastructure strategy and the refreshed Cultural Strategy for the City of Sydney.She is a member of the World Cities Cultural Forum and her leadership has led to a feasibility study for the establishment of a Creative Land Trust in Sydney.

Panellists:

Ash Nicholson, Director Government and Industry, CBRE
Ash leads collaboration with business leaders, industry experts, and government stakeholders to shape how CBRE can continuously support our communities' prosperity. Ash also contributes to industry vibrancy through various committees and boards, including the Night Time Industries Association Board and the City of Sydney's Creative and Cultural Advisory Panel, among others.

Annette Pitman, CEO, Create NSW
Annette oversees the NSW Government’s office dedicated to supporting the arts, culture and creative industries. Create programs support artists and creative organisations across a wide breadth of industries including the performing and visual arts, music, screen and design. In prior roles in NSW and the Victorian government, Anette led some of the country’s most complex infrastructure projects including the Powerhouse Museums, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall Redevelopment and the Melbourne Park Tennis Centre expansion.

Tim Kurylowicz, Executive Director of Eastern Riverina Arts
Tim is the Executive Director of Eastern Riverina Arts (ERA), the lead organisation for arts and creative industry development in the Eastern Riverina region of NSW. In 2023 Tim and his team established The Station Creative Workspace, a creative hub in Wagga Wagga bringing creative people together to work, collaborate and do business. Tim has worked for local government, museums and the not-for-profit sector shaping community and cultural projects that break down barriers and bring people together.

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