ULI Brisbane: Drone-Delivered Future: Google Wing Takes Flight with Mirvac and QIC

When

2024-06-05
2024-06-05T16:30:00 - 2024-06-05T18:00:00
Australia/Brisbane

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    Where

    Ellivo Architects Level 2, 293 Queen Street Brisbane, QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA
    Event Fees:
    ULI Members: Complimentary  
    Non-Members: $55 AUD incl. GST ($50 AUD + GST)
     
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    Join us for an insightful evening with Jesse Suskin, Head of Government Relations and Public Policy for Google Wing Australia. With vast experience shaping policy and innovation, Jesse envisions a future where drone delivery is the safest, fastest, and most environmentally friendly way to transport small packages.

    Be part of this insightful discussion as we uncover how this technology is addressing pivotal topics such as its current impact and future trajectory in retail centers, infrastructure design, integration into fulfillment strategies, and the prospective role of private drone use in retail and logistics.
     
     

    Speakers

    Keynote Speaker

    Jesse Suskin

    Head of Government Relations and Public Policy for Wing Australia, Google

    Jesse Suskin is the Head of Government Relations and Public Policy in Australia, for Wing, a company that sees a future where drone delivery is the safest, fastest and most environmentally friendly way to transport small packages. Before joining Wing in 2018, Jesse spent over six years with Google, working in government relations, public affairs, and public policy in Washington, DC and Sydney, Australia. Earlier in his career, Jesse worked in politics and public service, including as the White House Associate Director of Communications and as Director of Media Services for the Governor of Massachusetts. He's also served on three presidential campaigns and was an adviser to the former Australian Ambassador to the United States, Kim Beazley. Jesse serves on a number of advisory bodies including the Australian Department of Infrastructure’s New and Emerging Aviation Technology Consultative Committee, the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s Regulatory Roadmap Technical Working Group, and the University of New South Wales School of Aviation’s Industry Advisory Committee.

    Speaker

    Brian Turner

    Manager at Hyperdome & Hyperdome Home Centre, QIC

    Brian Turner is a visionary leader within the shopping centre industry with nearly 20 years’ experience. He is Centre Manager of Hyperdome Shopping Centre – Brisbane’s sixth largest retail centre – and the adjacent Hyperdome Home Centre, both located in the fast-growing Brisbane/Gold Coast growth corridor. He leads a team of more than 100 and has overseen many significant initiatives and projects including the $70m North Mall redevelopment that won the 2021 Property Council of Australia award for Best Development, a $9m Home Centre upgrade, and the installation of 12,000 solar panels which generate 5mW of power. Brian is renowned for bringing ambitious visions to life, and empowering high-performing teams to work collaboratively to create innovative retail experiences. His passion and commitment have resulted in Hyperdome growing into a much-loved activity centre that is the heart of the community.

    Moderator

    Emma Birkett

    Development Manager, Mirvac Real Estate Pty Ltd

    Emma is a dedicated ULI Brisbane District Council Committee Member, and Development Manager – Land Lease at Mirvac. In her role at Mirvac, Emma is propelling Mirvac into ownership of one of Australia’s largest Land Lease portfolios, operating across NSW, VIC, WA & QLD. Emma has many years of experience at Mirvac, having been there since 2015.

    Speaker

    Ben Conlon

    National Manager of Retail Development Strategy and Investments, Mirvac Real Estate Pty Ltd

    Since joining Mirvac in 2008 Ben has held roles in various business units ranging from Strategy and Analytics, Asset and Investment Management as well as Retail development. His current role as National Manager, Retail Development Strategy sees him working on major tenant relationships, strategic asset planning and execution; and masterplanning and development management across a current +$2.3bn retail portfolio and a mixed-use development pipeline of +$3.1bn. Ben has a Bachelor of Property Economics from University of Technology Sydney and Level 1 Chartered Financial Analyst.