ULI Sydney: AI and Data-Driven Strategies for Smarter Development

When

2026-02-26
2026-02-26T17:30:00 - 2026-02-26T20:00:00
Australia/Sydney

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PwC Australia Level 17, One International Towers Sydney Barangaroo, NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA

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Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM AEDT

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ULI Members: Complimentary
Non-members: $88 AUD incl. GST ($80 AUD + GST)

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In June 2024, the NSW Government released its 5-year housing completion targets for 43 councils across Greater Sydney and regional NSW, responding to the State Government’s commitment under the National Housing Accord to deliver 377,000 new well-located homes across the state by 2029.

Recent ABS data suggests housing completions in NSW lag well behind the 75,000 new dwellings required each year to meet the National Housing Accord commitment.

To keep pace, government and developers must embrace emerging technologies and generative design powered by AI and machine learning. These innovations are transforming real estate decision-making by optimizing feasibility studies, stabilizing pro forma models and streamlining project approvals.

Join our expert panel featuring pioneering professionals from Bridge42, Differential, Place Intelligence and Hansen Partnership – leading experts in computational design, urban analytics, planning and development feasibility.

Discover how they assist developers by harnessing AI-driven tools to streamline infill development, extract real-time urban insights and respond to shifting economic and legislative conditions.

Gain valuable perspectives on how these innovators are leveraging technology to shape smarter, faster and more resilient development outcomes in NSW's dynamic regulatory landscape.

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Krishna Duddumpudi, Director and Co-Founder of Differential, brings over a decade of expertise in transformative architectural projects worldwide. A Master of Architecture graduate from Victoria University of Wellington (2013), Krishna honed his skills at leading firms Jasmax and UNStudio. At Jasmax, he led the facade design for the University of Auckland's School of Engineering, while his tenure at UNStudio included Eindhoven's Fellenoord 15 refurbishment and the groundbreaking sustainable TUDelft Eco project. After returning to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2019 as a Professional Teaching Fellow at The University of Auckland, Krishna co-founded Differential in 2022 with UNStudio colleague Piotr Klushinsky. Operating from Warsaw and Melbourne, Differential blends architecture with computer science to create data-driven solutions optimized for functionality and environmental responsibility. The firm's collaborative portfolio spans the UK, Middle East, Mediterranean, Australia, and Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Daniel is a Director at Bridge42, a national property advisory, development and project management consultancy, with direct responsibility for providing team leadership and driving business performance, with a particular focus on the East Coast. Joining the company in 2005 shortly after inception, Daniel has played a pivotal role in the company’s development and expansion. Daniel is highly adept at working closely with clients to define their strategic drivers and developing tailored solutions to achieve optimal results. He brings strong knowledge and a proven ability to operate across each of Bridge42’s service streams and sectors, providing clients with a complete end-to-end offering. Daniel’s key areas of expertise include project and portfolio strategy development, project feasibility and business case leadership, front-end project planning and approvals, strategic procurement, and implementation of complex, high-profile, multi-faceted and multi-stakeholder projects.

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Gerhana is a Melbourne-based urban designer with almost two decades of expertise across both the public and private sectors. Specialising in urban design, she has a strong foundation in design appraisals, master planning, and framework initiatives, both in Australia and internationally. With an architectural background, Gerhana is passionate about evidence-based design and urban analytics. Her expertise in these areas allows her to influence design outcomes and decision-making in dynamic urban environments. At Hansen, Gerhana plays a key role in shaping strategic and statutory urban design projects, prioritising the creation of safe and sustainable spaces. Her leadership in projects such as the Surabaya Urban Development Program in Indonesia and the award-winning Streets for People Feasibility Study for the City of Darebin showcases her ability to deliver high-quality urban design solutions. In addition to her project work, Gerhana provides expert advice to government agencies and developers on urban development applications and design justifications. She also contributes academically as a sessional Master of Architecture Studio Leader at RMIT University and the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne School of Design.

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At Place Intelligence, Norion unlocks the power of global big data to generate human centred insights – enhancing the planning and design and the management of spaces and places worldwide. Operating on the fringe between emerging technologies, big data and urban strategy, Norion leads Place Intelligence’s global business practice. His work focuses on unlocking the power of scaled human data driven insights for the needs of built environment.

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