Past Attendee List

Oolio is an Australian-based start-up on a mission to empower the hospitality industry. Our platform is new and we are part of one of the largest specialist hospitality technology companies in ANZ and backed by one of Australia’s leading investment funds. Our platform is built specifically to enable venues to do what they do best – Provide an exceptional experience to their patrons during moments that matter.

The Hotel Conversation is a leading source of news, insights, and analysis for Australasia’s hospitality property sector. Covering Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific, it delivers timely updates on hotel transactions, development trends, policy shifts, and market intelligence across the region.

With a strong focus on investment, architecture, operations, and design, The Hotel Conversation provides in-depth coverage of the issues shaping the hotel and accommodation industries. The platform also spotlights thought leadership from operators, developers, advisors, and government stakeholders – profiling the people and businesses driving innovation and growth in tourism and hospitality real estate.

From expert blogs to exclusive interviews, The Hotel Conversation is a trusted voice for professionals navigating this fast-evolving sector.

Future Village designs and delivers free standing parklets and green alfresco spaces that convert underutilised hardscapes into high-performing patron areas. For hospitality venues, this means more seats, longer dwell times, and increased revenue without costly permanent construction.

Our systems transform footpaths, parking bays and plazas into attractive, shaded environments that draw people in and encourage them to stay. Integrated planting, canopy structures and seating create a comfortable microclimate, reducing heat and improving guest experience.

Designed for durability and low maintenance, our solutions use high-quality materials and wicking planter systems to minimise operational effort. Each installation is modular, allowing flexibility for seasonal changes, events or reconfiguration.

We provide a full-service offering from concept design through to approvals, fabrication and installation; supported by strong experience working with venues and councils across Australia.

Forpoint Solutions is a finance and performance management transformation partner working with Australia’s leading property developers, hospitality groups, and real estate organisations, including PAYCE Consolidated, Baillie Lodges, and The Langham Hotels & Resorts. The team helps businesses modernise their financial operations, simplify complex processes, and gain clearer visibility across their portfolios.

With strong industry expertise, Forpoint delivers cloud-based solutions designed for high-growth, asset-intensive environments where accuracy, flexibility, and scalability matter. Their approach enables businesses to improve reporting, streamline workflows, and make more informed decisions without the burden of manual processes.

Backed by a team of certified consultants with experience across finance, technology, and the local market, Forpoint supports organisations to move faster, plan with confidence, and get more value from their data.

Who we are

At Allara Global, we’re passionate about empowering the hospitality industry. Through engaging online learning solutions and expert consultancy services. We help businesses:

• Ensure compliance
• Bridge skills gaps
• Build high-performing teams

Training solutions that deliver

Our comprehensive course library covers compliance, core hospitality skills, and leadership development to support your team’s growth. Need something specific? Our in-house team creates customised learning programs tailored to your unique business needs.

Expert consultancy services

We help venues optimise operations, elevate guest experiences, and drive continuous improvement through audits, menu development, training, and ongoing support.

Powerful learning platform

Deliver structured training, track progress, and integrate seamlessly with workforce platforms using our intuitive learning platform

JLL are leading professional services firm that specialises in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Procore

Procore is a leading provider of construction management software. Over 1 million projects and more than $1 trillion USD in construction volume have run on Procore’s platform. Our platform connects every project stakeholder to solutions we’ve built specifically for the construction industry — for developers, head contractors, and subcontractors. Procore’s Marketplace has a multitude of partner solutions that integrate seamlessly with our platform, giving construction professionals the freedom to connect with what works best for them. Headquartered in Carpinteria, California, Procore has offices in Australia and around the globe.

Build Australia

BTR News Australia

Urbis

Urbis, a global urban consultancy, is committed to shaping cities and communities for a brighter future. As trusted strategic advisors to government and key decision makers, we leverage our network of brilliant minds to deliver innovative, evidence-based solutions. Our expertise spans planning, design, heritage, policy, valuations, transactions, economics, strategy, and research. We’re not just consultants, we’re partners in creating sustainable social, built, and natural environments. Engage with Urbis and connect to a better outcome, every time.

Cushman & Wakefield