Day Two: Wednesday 31 July

08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair

Lisa Harries
Head of Real Estate & Planning
News Corp Australia

NAVIGATING THE RESIDENTIAL PROPTECH REVOLUTION
9:00
Uncovering the critical proptech solutions that residents expect in 2024

Examine the crucial tech innovations you need to attract and retain residents while exploring the impact of build to rent’s meteoric rise, the shift to the home as an office space, and all the key tech trends impacting residential real estate.

  • Utilising digital amenities and smart home integration to cater to modern demands
  • Exploring proptech's role in enhancing security and safety
  • Providing personalised experiences within residential properties
  • Fostering community engagement and collaboration 
  • Facilitating prompt issue resolution to enhance resident satisfaction

Kristy Bartlett
General Manager Innovation and Transformation
Investa Property Group

9:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: What key tech innovations can be used to solve today’s residential real estate expectations and challenges?
  • How can you cater to evolving preferences arising from today's shift to more residential renters?
  • What challenges in residential real estate can be solved by innovative new proptech?
  • How can proptech create customer-centric solutions for residential real estate?
  • What data-driven insights can inform strategic decisions in residential property management?

Panelist:

Tim Sondalini
Data Analytics Lead
Hesperia

FACILITATED NETWORKING
10:20
Meet ups, morning tea & curated networking

This curated networking session will specifically focus on bringing people together with shared interests in each of the following areas so you can share ideas, insights, and build relationships.

  • Maximising AI and automation in proptech
  • Responding to the latest residential real estate trends
  • Workspace utilisation and mitigating vacancy risks
11:00
Uncovering the top technology priorities for successful student living communities
  • Improving the safety, comfort and well-being of student residents through tech
  • Streamlining internal operational processes for student accommodations
  • Fostering a sense of community among students in shared living spaces
  • Discussing budget-friendly proptech options to meet student living community needs

Paul Fitzpatrick
General Manager – Technology
Iglu

11:30
Market insights, trends and the impact of proptech on Australian residential real estate

Examine the performance of Australia's residential real estate markets by looking at the current economic, demographic, and property market drivers. Analyse how proptech is impacting the challenges and opportunities facing the property sector, businesses nationwide, and real estate agencies.

Mathew Tiller
Head of Research and Business Intelligence
LJ Hooker

12:00
Creating opportunities in the build to rent sector through proptech:
  • Effective and streamlined tenant communication in BTR properties
  • Building and managing vibrant and engaged communities in rental properties
  • Exploring proptech's role in optimising BTR revenue streams
  • Enhancing operational efficiency in managing rental properties
  • Considering scalability when implementing proptech in BTR developments
12:30
Networking Lunch

IMPROVING THE OWNER AND OCCUPIER RELATIONSHIP
13:50
Customer Experience Case Study: The intersection of space, services, amenities and technology at 555 Collins Street

Creating a fabulous CX requires more than 'just space'. Genuine partnerships with workspace hospitality and technology companies are pivotal to CX. Learn how Charter Hall partnered with Hub Australia to create a hospitality-based service foundation to CX at 555 Collins Street, and how technology underpinned the experience.

John Preece
Chief Property Officer
Hub Australia

Jennifer Di Bartolomeo
Head of Asset Services, Place & Experience – Office
Charter Hall

14:00
Partner Presentation
PROPTECH SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY’S SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES
14:20
Solving unavoidable ESG & sustainability challenges – Identifying the ‘must have’ proptech solutions
  • Using proptech to achieve and maintain green certifications and comply with ESG standards
  • Leveraging proptech to enhance sustainability in construction and operations
  • Harnessing energy-efficient real estate practices and renewable energy solutions
  • Discussing proptech's role in minimising waste 
  • Using proptech to incentivise and reward sustainable practices in real estate

Connor McCauley
Head of Sustainability – Australia and New Zealand
JLL

14:50
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can you protect your proptech investment by successfully identifying, selecting, and implementing proptech?
  • What strategies effectively mitigate risks associated with proptech investment?
  • What tools and methodologies work to assess the return on proptech investment?
  • What are some best practices for successfully implementing proptech, including training users and ensuring widespread adoption?
  • How should you analyse scalability and adaptability when implementing proptech?

Panellists:

Ranjani Vaidya
Group General Manager, Digital Portfolio
Mirvac

Paul Fitzpatrick
General Manager – Technology
Iglu

Kristy Bartlett
General Manager Innovation and Transformation
Investa Property Group

15:45
Closing remarks from the Chair, Afternoon Tea & end of Australian Proptech Summit 2024