JoinULI Melbourne at the Melbourne Build Expo 2025 as we host a prime-time panel discussion on Day One, immediately following the Lord Mayor’s opening address.
Panel Title: Creating a City for Millions – Unlocking Melbourne’s Potential
Over the past 30 years, Melbourne has grown by more than two million people, transforming into a vibrant, multicultural global city. Now, with a population exceeding five million, the city faces new challenges—recovering from COVID-19, managing State debt, addressing affordability, and reigniting a sluggish property sector grappling with rising costs.
Looking ahead, Melbourne is projected to grow by another three million people by 2050. This level of expansion will profoundly reshape the city—physically, economically, and culturally. It will demand bold changes in how we plan, design, and deliver our built environment, placing the property sector at the centre of the city’s evolution.
Join a panel of leading industry voices as they explore:
The implications of rapid population growth
What must change, and how
Lessons from the past
The future role of the property sector
Tickets are free – register now to be part of this critical conversation shaping Melbourne’s future.
Melbourne Buildis Victoria's largest and leading construction & design show. Featuring 300+ Exhibitors, 450+ Speakers across 6 CPD Conference Stages and 12 Summits, 12,000+ Registered Attendees, Networking Parties, Government Hubs, Meet the Buyers, DJs, entertainment and so much more.
Melbourne Build Expo 2025
Dates/Opening Times: 22 Oct 2025 (Wed): 9:30 am - 5:30 pm 23 Oct 2025 (Thurs): 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
An unmissable two days featuring:
12,000+ registered visitors from contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, councils, housebuilders and construction professionals
450+ inspiring speakers across 6 conference stages and 12 summits, including Future of Construction, Architecture & Design, Digital Construction, Sustainability, D&I and more
CPD training workshops and education
Victoria’s biggest Festival of Construction with DJs, musicians, live performances, celebrity guests, entertainment and competitions
Meet the Buyers with Procurement Teams exhibiting from top contractors
Architect’s Hub with project displays and 3D models of upcoming projects from leading architects
Government Hub showcasing opportunities and planning across VIC
Exclusive networking events co-hosted with leading industry bodies
Australia's largest networking events for Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction
An inclusive Ambassador Programme supporting Women in Construction, Diversity in Construction and Mental Health in Construction
300+ exhibitors showcasing the latest services, products and innovations transforming the industry
Disclaimer: Tickets for this event are provided by Melbourne Build. ULI is not responsible for ticketing, pricing, or any issues related to ticket purchases. We cannot guarantee their validity, pricing, or customer support. To avoid issues, please buy only through the official ticketing partner or links provided by the event organizer.
Speakers
Panelist
Mark
Fischer
Global Head of Real Estate and Co-Founder,
Qualitas Developments, LLC
Mark is Co-Founder of Qualitas and Global Head of Real Estate, responsible for leading a team of investment professionals across everything from origination, execution and analysis to asset and portfolio management across real estate private credit and private equity strategies. With over 20 years of experience across residential, commercial office, industrial logistics, retail and multifamily housing asset classes, Mark has been responsible for over A$25 billion of transaction value across Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, the US and New Zealand.
Executive Director,
Lendlease Asia Holdings Pte Ltd
A highly accomplished development leader, Adam brings over 20 years of experience delivering major urban renewal projects across Australia and internationally.
As Executive Director for Lendlease Development, he leads the Victorian business overseeing the successful execution of large-scale mixed-use developments and the acquisition of new opportunities.
His experience across both public and private sectors provides unique insights into urban form and policy, enabling him to shape projects that exceed expectations and drive meaningful social and sustainable outcomes.
Driven by a passion for revitalising cities, Adam is focused on creating places with an enduring legacy.
Anne Jolic joined Development Victoria as Chief Executive Officer in April 2025.
Anne boasts a strong 25-year career, delivering some of Australia’s most prominent and awarded projects. Prior to joining Development Victoria, she was Head of Operations at Lendlease overseeing the operations of the Development business globally, with a large portfolio of projects including complex mixed use, commercial, residential, retail and build to rent projects.
As a strong advocate for women in property, Anne has been a member of the Women’s Property Initiatives Advisory Panel since 2020 and has a long history of mentoring and growing talent in the development industry. She was President of the Property Council of Australia, Victorian Division and has served on its Division Council for the past 4 years.
As Chief Executive Officer at Assemble, Carolyn leads an end-to-end housing business that delivers investment models on behalf of its investor clients, with a focus on increasing housing supply and choice for Australia's renters and homebuyers.
A respected senior leader with over 25 years of experience in Australia’s property and real estate industries, Carolyn is committed to fostering a connected, collaborative culture that delivers stable returns for investor clients while ensuring more Australians can access sustainable, appropriate, and well-designed homes.
Prior to its merger with Assemble in 2024, Carolyn was CEO at Super Housing Partnerships, a specialist investment manager focused on providing institutional investors with large scale investment opportunities in affordable housing. Prior to this, Carolyn held various leadership and executive positions including Chief Development Officer at ASX listed Vicinity Centres and Head of Development and then CEO at builder-developer Grocon.
Carolyn’s work in championing better housing opportunities for more Australians extends beyond the office; she is a member of Commonwealth Government's National Housing Supply and Affordability Council and also serves on the Boards of The Big Issue, Homes for Homes, and as an Advisory Board Member of the Women’s Property Initiatives.
Jack’s clear thinking and analytical rigour assists clients in navigating complex issues relating to property, land use planning and economic development.
Jack specialises in highest and best use assessments, strategic economic advice, and analysis of economic impacts for projects with a residential, mixed use and employment focus.
His advice is also commonly sought by developers, private landowners and government entities seeking to understand the economic and/or development opportunities afforded by sites or precincts, and how they interfacing with planning policy.
