2025 Speakers

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.

Verkada is a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions by enabling over 24,000 organizations in over 80 countries to protect their people and property in a way that respects individuals’ privacy. Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada offers six product lines – video security cameras, door-based access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms – that provide unparalleled visibility through a single cloud-based software platform.

HTL Property offers an unrivalled level of service driven by an extensive resource base allowing for widespread and specialised marketing approaches and development of major campaigns. The team has collectively 80 plus years experience in all sectors of the hotel industry.

Headed by Andrew Jolliffe and Dan Dragicevich, HTL Property specialises in investment sales, marketing and advice across the hospitality industry, including pubs and taverns, clubs, hotel & resort accommodation, motels, backpackers and caravan parks, management rights as well as other hospitality assets.

Andrew and Dan operate with a dedicated team which includes – Andrew Jackson, Sam Handy, Blake Edwards, Glenn Price, Ben Kennedy, Xavier Plunkett, Paddy Dalton, Paul Nyholt and James Carrick – to deliver innovative campaigns, advice, and research that continues to result in highly successful outcomes with major deals and acquisitions across the country.

The HTL Property team bring an exciting new dimension to the hotels industry, offering a unique and far-reaching approach that has been extremely well-receivedby stakeholders across the comprehensive tourism and hospitality sector.

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