Industrial events are where careers accelerate. They’re where trends emerge, major players connect, and future ideas and opportunities are born. Often before they hit the market.
Being at the right event allows you to network. Stay informed. And boost your on-the-ground smarts.
So where should you start? Here’s a list of standout industrial events making waves across the sector.
The Urban Developer Industrial & Logistics Summit
First on our list: The Urban Developer’s Industrial & Logistics Summit.
Think of this as the holy grail of industrial intel.
This is where you’ll hear what’s happening with land supply, capital flows, leasing trends, funding partnerships and the next generation of assets – before it hits the mainstream.
You’ll walk away with a sharper read on where the market is heading, how top investors and developers are positioning themselves and what’s really happening with land access and capital pressure.
And yes, it goes deeper than anything you’ll find scrolling LinkedIn.
Who it’s for:
Anyone building, funding, owning or occupying industrial space. You could be a developer, investor, project manager or adviser.
Find out more at The Urban Developer.
Industrial Real Estate Summit
If you’re looking for the fullest possible read on the Australian industrial market, this is it.
The Industrial Real Estate Summit is one of the country’s biggest and most influential gatherings of developers, owners, investors and capital markets.
The summit digs into what’s driving movement in ecommerce, supply chains and logistics.
So, expect conversations on diverse topics from land supply and asset evolution to sustainability, tenant expectations and innovation.
Speakers often include leaders from ESR, GPT Group, Cushman & Wakefield and other major industrial players.
Who it’s for:
Senior decision-makers across development, investment, asset management, logistics, design, construction, capital and advisory.
Find out more about the Industrial Real Estate Summit.
Property Council Australia – Western Sydney Outlook
Western Sydney is on the cusp of significant transformation. With a new airport in place and industrial land rapidly moving, the region is entering a pivotal phase of economic and housing growth.
And this event is where senior decision-makers come together to unpack what’s shifting beneath the surface.
Expect talk on how investment is moving, where policy needs to accelerate and how industry, education and government can align to deliver better results.
Speakers typically include influential voices who are actively shaping the future of the region.
Who it’s for:
Anyone with a strategic stake in Western Sydney: developers, investors, planners, infrastructure leaders and policy professionals.
Find out more about the Western Sydney Outlook.
Property Council Australia – NSW Industrial & Logistics Outlook
New South Wales continues to set the national pace – and this event digs into the why and how.
There will be discourse around investment behaviour, policy shifts and where developers are moving. But also, why they’re choosing New South Wales over other states.
Expect high-level yet grounded discussions, led by senior economists from top banks and executives in logistics, finance and development.
Who it’s for:
Developers, investors, logistics and capital leaders who want to stay ahead of what’s shaping NSW – not just react to it.
Find out more about the NSW Industrial & Logistics Outlook.
Property Council Australia – VIC Industrial Outlook
Like Sydney, Victoria’s industrial market is moving fast.
The Property Council of Australia’s VIC Industrial Outlook brings the people who are steering that change into one room.
At this event, expect a panel of directors, senior managers and executives to unpack what’s shifting. Key topics normally cover land competition, infrastructure pressure, economic policy and more.
Conversations will also dive into live market forces. Think: data centres, AI automation, freight network constraints, and the reforms needed to keep Victoria competitive.
Who it’s for:
Anyone driving industrial strategy across Victoria: developers, investors, infrastructure leaders, logistics groups and policy decision-makers.
Find out more about the VIC Industrial Outlook.
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