Tom Forrest

Chief Executive Office, Urban Taskforce

Takes part in

  • Industrial Real Estate SummitView Full Event
  • 16:20 - 17:00

    Proptech innovation showcase: Looking at how PropTech’s are driving innovation, enhancing efficiencies and cost savings across the industry

    In this session, we hear from leading international PropTech start-ups and scale-ups who are delivering solutions to meet the current challenges facing the Industrial Real Estate sector. The founders will share their insights into why they have developed these solutions and how their tech will transform key aspects of the Industrial and Logistics sectors.

    Panellists include:
    Kyle Rogers Director, Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, and Co-Founder, National Manager – Solutions & Strategy, uTenant
    Derek Feebrey Chief Executive Officer, Trendspek
    Georgina Fenwicke Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Tell Frankie - New Zealand
    Wayne Herbert Founder & Chief Executive Officer, AI Assets
    Moderated by:
    Kylie Davis Founder & President, Proptech Association Australia
  • 09:35 - 10:25

    Panel discussion: Reviewing the Mega-Trends driving the demand for Industrial Real Estate

    • Tenant Experience – Looking at the changing needs and requirements of industrial tenants in the era of online shopping and sustainability
    • Leasing – With rising demand and lack of supply, how will the increasing requirements of the Industrial Real Estate sector be met?
    • Last-mile delivery – exploring the growth of e-commerce and how it has changed requirements of industrial users. What specifically are logistics providers looking for in a building?
    • Data Centres – The Data Centre segment is unique and growing every year. How will these demands impact the industry?
    • Cold storage – What does the extremely limited supply of refrigerated warehouse space mean for the market?
    • Smart Buildings – How can BMS, BIM Integration, analytics and access control be used within an industrial building setting?
    • Automation & Robotics – How is Automation and AI changing the landscape and creating opportunities in Industrial?
    • Encouraging Diversity – Examining how the industry can support and encourage more women to get involved in and develop their career within the Industrial Real Estate sector? 
    Panellists include:
    Chris Mackenzie Head of Industrial Development, Dexus
    Rebecca Roberts National Director, Logistics Leasing, The GPT Group
    Leah Ong Property and Projects Manager Australia, Sime Darby Motors Group Australia
    Tom Forrest Chief Executive Office, Urban Taskforce
    Ellen Slaven Senior Portfolio Manager, Goodman
    Moderated by:
    Charlotte Brabant National Development Manager- Industrial, 151 Property

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