5th annual Industrial Real Estate Summit

About the Event

The rise of e-commerce, global changes in supply chain management and economic growth continue to drive demand for industrial property, with warehouses dominating supply. But there have been signs of deceleration throughout 2024, with both rental growth and speculative construction rates gradually declining. Is the Industrial boom nearing an end as rental growth stalls, vacancies rise?

The 5th annual Industrial Real Estate Summit will bring together all the key players in the market – developers, owners, investors, capital markets, sales & leasing experts, analysts and suppliers to review the state of the market, key drivers across capital cities and regions, and provide forecasts around property rents, yields capital values and IRRs for each market. It will also look at site selection and development strategies, design & construction innovations and the role of technology & automation.

Join us at the premier event exclusively focused on the development, operation and expansion of industrial real estate, and Australia’s largest gathering of industrial real estate professionals.

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Meet The Speakers

KEY THEMES

The Industrial Real Estate Summit will bring together senior leaders to discuss the following topics:

Investment & Market Trends

Insights into industrial property values, rental markets, and global investment shifts shaping the I&L sector

Development & Design Innovation

Exploring multi-storey warehouses, last-mile logistics hubs, and automation-ready facilities

Sustainability & ESG Strategies

Net-zero logistics, green warehousing, and investor expectations for sustainable industrial developments

Future Workforce & Talent Retention

Addressing skill shortages, inclusivity, and strategies to attract and retain top talent in I&L

Technology & Automation

The role of robotics, AI, and "dark sheds" in enhancing supply chain efficiency and warehouse operations

Government Policy & Planning

Understanding industrial land supply, regulatory impacts, and policy initiatives for industrial growth

Occupier & Tenant Experience

What industrial tenants want, from lease structures to workplace design that enhances comfort and productivity

“The IRE Summit is the only real opportunity in Australia for real estate professionals to interact – for developers, their partners and occupiers to understand industry trends like ESG, net zero and modern shed design.”

Head of Supply Chain ANZ
JLL

“The Summit was great for connecting and very focused on informing us about key trends – both local and global - so we can see the road ahead. This was our 2nd year attending.”

Portfolio Manager
Property For Industry – NZ

The 2025 Program

The Industrial Real Estate Summit will bring together senior leaders to discuss:

TUESDAY | 22 OCTOBER 2024

Conference Schedule

08:30

Conference registration & morning coffee

THE ROAD AHEAD

09:00

Futureplace Welcome

Roderic McLauchlan, Event Director, FuturePlace
09:05

Chair’s introduction

Sally Box, MD, Investments, Asia Pacific, Cabot Properties
09:15

KEYNOTE | INTERNATIONAL - Creating the competitive edge in last-mile logistics and what’s next in space optimisation

Link Logistics is the largest U.S.-only owner and operator of last-mile industrial real estate with a total of 533 million square feet in property. Their business is driven by e-commerce, along with the onshoring of manufacturing and the transition to clean energy.

Luke Petherbridge, CEO, Link Logistics, USA
09:40

Tenant customisation - What is driving tenant demand for customised facilities?

What this evolution in warehouse facilities means for stakeholders landlord/owner, tenant, investors and the product being delivered.

Andrew Simons, Head of Development, Industrial and Logistics, Charter Hall
10:00

OPENING PANEL | Taking the temperature of today’s industrial and logistics property market

How are investors, developers and tenants positioning themselves for the years ahead? How is the industry adjusting for sustainable business requirements? Will I&L remain a core investment strategy? Which I&L sub-classes are attracting the most attention?

Moderated by:
Sachin Dave, Head of Analytics, 151 Property
Panel includes:
Toni Ryan, Fund Manager Australia, Realterm
Darcy Frawley, Director, Pacific - Data Centre Capital Markets, CBRE
Craig Lenarduzzi, Head of Logistics Development, Stockland
Bernie Devine, Senior Regional Director, Asia Pacific, Yardi
Andrew Johnsen, Director, RP Infrastructure
10:45

Women in Industrial Welcome

Maria Russo-Fama, Director - Client Services Australia and New Zealand, Cushman & Wakefield
10:50

Morning refreshments and networking break

ACROSS ASSET CLASSES

11:25

ROUNDTABLE SESSION

Delegates split into moderated roundtables to discuss I&L transformations impacting the value of property assets. Our moderators facilitate discussions and provide a summary at the end.

ROUNDTABLE 1 | Distribution centre design - Automated, multi-storey and flexible
Alana Garrick, Development Manager, Hale Capital Partners
ROUNDTABLE 2 | Industrial development & successful planning approval pathways
Andrew Cowan, Director, Willowtree Planning
ROUNDTABLE 3 | Industrial value add - Differentiated real estate and infrastructure assets
Charlotte Brabant, Head of Investments, Australia, Realterm
ROUNDTABLE 4 | Tenant focused – Net zero precincts, sustainable warehouses, EV amenities, and social value
Tamara Williams, Director ESG, Barings
ROUNDTABLE 5 | Net Zero Futures – Industrial Building Designs that Create Sustainable Value
Jacqueline Rohrmann, Founder, TBG Consult, Sweden
ROUNDTABLE 6 | Industrial Precincts and Placemaking
Andrew Hoyne, Founding Principal, Hoyne
12:40

Lunch & networking break

Net-Zero Precincts

13:40

Customer driven needs for EV charging infrastructure across I&L portfolios

More than half of Australia’s top 100 industrial and logistics occupiers have net zero targets. In 2030 the EV surge will be upon us. How will the transition to electric mobility impact the I&L sector and their logistic partners?

Renae Gasmier, Head of Customer Assets, Energy Australia
14:00

Creating transparency in Australian industrial real estate

Integration of modern technologies, automation, and robotics ar slowly becoming the new norm in the industry. Our panel shares their experience of I&L modernisation, including warehouse design, and infrastructure delivery functions.

Doug Curry, CEO, Arealytics
14:10

How to maximise value in a Net Zero world

Integration of modern technologies, automation, and robotics ar slowly becoming the new norm in the industry. Our panel shares their experience of I&L modernisation, including warehouse design, and infrastructure delivery functions.

Josh Bower, Senior Manager, Energy Solutions, AGL
14:30

TECH TALKS PANEL | Integrating supply chain and net zero transitions into the warehouse precinct

Integration of modern technologies, automation, and robotics ar slowly becoming the new norm in the industry. Our panel shares their experience of I&L modernisation, including warehouse design, and infrastructure delivery functions.

Moderator:
Ozge Fettahlioglu, MD, Cocoplum Design Studio and Boxareno Modular Constructions
Panel Includes:
Ben Caporale, VP, Development, Cabot Properties
Hamed Fararoui, Head of Client Solutions, Green Peak Energy
Jeffrey Triantafilo, Partner, Argon & Co
Scott Fawkes, Sales Manager, ACG Roof Lifter
Richard Phillips, Head of Supply Chain ANZ, JLL
15:45

Empowering Industrial Property with Real-Time Energy Data for Net-Zero Outcomes

How does real-time energy data impact the journey to net-zero in industrial properties? What value does it create for developers, investors, and tenants? James will reveal how data-driven decisions are paving the way for sustainable, cost-efficient, sustainable industrial assets.

James Clements, Director Net Zero Property, Wattwatchers
15:15

Afternoon refreshments & networking break

NEW DRIVERS OF VALUE

15:45

Watt Watchers presentation

We explore how the I&L property sector is adjusting to future proofing their assets while targeting new ROI opportunities. What will continue the success of this sector? Which opportunities are developing for new asset value and tenant engagement? What are the biggest risk factors facing I&L portfolios?

James Clements, Director Net Zero Property, Wattwatchers
16:10

PANEL DISCUSSION | Future of I&L real estate - Tapping the new drivers for asset value and tenant needs

We explore how the I&L property sector is adjusting to future proofing their assets while targeting new ROI opportunities. What will continue the success of this sector? Which opportunities are developing for new asset value and tenant engagement? What are the biggest risk factors facing I&L portfolios?

Moderated by:
Stephanie Petrevski, National Manager Asset Services/Asset Manager, Charter Hall
Panel Includes:
Oscar Zerbst, Director, Asset Management & ESG, Aliro Group
Julie Drago, CEO, Realside Ovest
Matthew Lee, National Director, Head of industrial and Data Centre Occupier Services, JLL
Mitch Stone, Fund Manager, Commercial & General
Caitlyne Halabi, Logistics & Industrial Research Analyst - ANZ, Cushman & Wakefield
16:50

Chair’s Closing Remark

Sally Box, MD, Investments, Asia Pacific, Cabot Properties
17:00

Cocktails and networking

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WHO ATTENDS?

The Industrial Real Estate Summit is Australian real estate’s most influential gathering of owners, developers, investors, tenants , fund managers and strategic partners.

It brings together senior leaders representing:

  • Developers
  • Owners
  • Investors
  • Capital markets
  • Advisory, sales & leasing
  • Architecture & Design
  • Construction & Fit-out
  • Engineering consultants
  • Urban Planning
  • Finance/Legal services

Job Titles:

  • CEO, COO, Chief Investment Officer
  • Heads of:
    • Industrial
    • Logistics
    • Asset Management
    • Development
    • Funds
    • Property
    • Facilities
    • Design
    • Construction

WHO SHOULD PARTNER?

If you are involved in the following areas, our attendees would like to hear from you:

  • Advisory, sales & leasing
  • Investors
  • Capital Advisors
  • Architecture & Design
  • Construction & Fit-out
  • Engineering consultants
  • Urban Planning
  • Finance/Legal services
  • Sustainability
  • Building materials
  • Finance solutions
  • Property management solutions
  • Tenant experience solutions
  • Green technologies
  • Building management systems
  • Lighting & EV charging

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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Industrial Real Estate Summit provides a high level forum for the exchange of intelligence and the creation of partnerships between peers. Join us as a partner to strengthen your market position and connect with the people who matter to your business.

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Getting there

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  • Venue

    Doltone House Darling Island

  • Address

    48 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009

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