Join Australia’s leading commercial real estate experts in Sydney on Wednesday 29 October. The Summit brings together the crème de la crème of the industry for a full day of insights, essential updates and networking on the issues shaping your profession. Plus, you can meet your CPD requirements as a commercial agent for the 2025/26 CPD year.

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Hear from the leading experts from across Commercial Real Estate in NSW

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Beyond the Leases: Why agents are now selling businesses and what happens when they step outside their expertise? 

Retail leases (CPD) Presented by Gary Newton, HWLE Lawyers

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'"It was a great event, and I was proud to be a part of it".

Joseph Assaf 
Director, RWC Western Sydney

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This event will be packed with the practical must-know information and latest updates you need as a commercial agent. 
With critical sessions from Australia’s leading commercial real estate subject matter experts, the Commercial Summit will equip you with the 
knowledge to help minimise the financial and legal risks of operating in the commercial space. Class 1 & 2 licenced commercial agents can earn 
four compulsory CPD hours as required by NSW Fair Trading

Some of the topics & speakers include:
 
Strata Law. Leisha de Aboitiz, Partner at Massons

Contract for the Sale of Land (including underquoting) and the Retail Lease Act

Gary Newton, Partner at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers    

Commercial Leases (including Heads of Agreement)
Ole Mitrevski, Special Counsel, and Joseph Consalvi, Senior Associate at Massons  

Central Station development project
Tom Goode, Director at Ethos Urban
 
Sustainability. Jenine Cranston, Head of ESG at Knight Frank

 Cybersecurity for Commercial Real Estate. Aaron Barber, Training Manager at REINSW    

Panel discussion: Industrial Market Update. 
Jesse Curtis, Head of Industrial at Centuria Capital Limited and Fund Manager at Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX: CIP) & Gavin Bishop, Managing Director, Industrial, Head of Industrial Capital Markets, Australia, Colliers


Past REINSW Roadshows

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Hosted by Thomas McGlynn

REINSW Commercial Agent Summit  -  Expert commercial real estate speakers

 

7th February 2023 – Albury
Commercial Club: 618 Dean Street, Albury NSW
 
9th February 2023 – Wagga Wagga
Rules Club Wagga Wagga: 188 Fernleigh Road, Wagga Wagga NSW 

14th February 2023 – Newcastle
NEX:  Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre: 
309 King Street, Newcastle West NSW

  16th February 2023 – Tamworth
West Tamworth League Club: 58 Philip Street, West Tamworth NSW

21st February 2023 – Dee Why
Dee Why RSL 932 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 

22nd February 2023 – Penrith
Penrith Panthers


Gary Newton
Partner, HWLE Lawyers

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When: Thursday 2nd November
Time: 7 am Registration for 7:30 am start, until 5pm
Where: Sydney Town Hall, 
(enter via Druitt St. Event takes place in Lower Town Hall.)
Refreshments: Morning tea, lunch and networking drinks and canapes
CPD: 4 compulsory CPD hours (full commercial agent CPD requirements for the year)

Which commercial property types are benefiting from this shift? Commercial opportunities in suburban work hubs and the apartment-office hybrid buildings already being built in Australia.  

Future of Work - The death of the CBD and how hybrid work is reshaping commercial real estate forever.

The $50,000 Surprise: What Building Owners Don't Know About the New Fire Regs. How is responsibility changing between owners, tenants and managers and what will compliance actually cost?

New fire safety regulations Presented by Marty Hearne, Quantum Fire

Can AI save property management from the skills crisis? How severe is the property manager shortage in NSW and what are the PropTech solutions already working? What is the cost of AI vs unfilled positions?

Business skills shortages 

 Full price member - $595
Full price non-member - $635
 

Member Special 30% discount Group of 10 - $4,350
Non-member Special 30% discount Group of 10 - $4,750
More than 10 tickets at group rate - $435

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Dirty money in clean buildings: how criminal cash is infiltrating commercial real estate, with actual case studies from commercial property purchases, the red flags agents miss and a checklist that you can start using immediately.

Anti-money laundering (CPD) Presented by Dr Rochelle Hurst, AUSTRAC 

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When: Wednesday 29 October 2025
Time: 8 am registration for 8.30 am start, until 5:30 pm 
Where: Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney 
Refreshments: Barista coffee, morning tea and lunch 

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Dr Rochelle Hurst
 National Manager, Education & Industry Engagement at AUSTRAC

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Daniel Mossop
National Manager, Policy, Rules & Guidance, AUSTRAC

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Aaron Barber
General Manager and Training Manager, REINSW

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David Bannerman
Principal, Bannermans Lawyers

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Chris Lamont
NSW Small Business Commissioner

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Mike Mortlock
Managing Director at MCG Quantity Surveyor

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"It was an honour to be involved in the panel discussion and share insights in the current market".

Toby Silk

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Toby Silk
Director CBRE, Metropolitan Investments NSW

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Joseph Assaf
Director at RWC - Western Sydney 

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Tim Blythe
Director, URBIS 

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Sass Jalili
Head of Industrial & Logistics and Data Centre Research Australia and Director of NSW Research at CBRE

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The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales is the peak industry body for real estate agents and property professionals in NSW. 

Real Estate Institute of New South Wales - RTO Number: 90117 (Registered Training Organisation)

Enjoy a full day of insights, learning and networking, with topics including:

In an ever more competitive market, how are you going to to stand out?

Your unique selling proposition Presented by Darren Krakowiak, Founder of CRE Success

While Sydney burns… lessons from US cities that turned vacant offices into homes. What if applied these proven approaches here, and who will champion the change?

Housing solutions

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CPD INFORMATION

^This event delivers two of the four compulsory CPD topics commercial agents need for the 2025/26 CPD year. (Anti-money Laundering and Retail Leases)Property Managers, Residential Sales Agents and Buyers Agents can also obtain CPD hours for the Anti-money laundering topic at this event.

"Thanks so much for the involvement yesterday the guys said it was a fantastic event, they noted that the feedback from agents on the event itself was also really strong - so well done!"

Samuel Daish
Chief Commercial Officer, Beevo

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29 Oct 2025 @ Doltone House Hyde Park

Darren Krakowiak
Founder, CRE Success

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Mike Mortlock
Managing Director at MCG Quantity Surveyors

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Philip Graus
LFRAIA, MPIA (fellow)
Registered urban designer UDA (NSW)
Recognised urban designer UDG (UK)
Adjunct Professor, UTS

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Panel Speaker

John Foong
Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director - Agent Experience,

Domain

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Marty Hearne
General Manager, Quantum Fire

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Whether you work in commercial real estate or are interested in it, get the inside track - plus CPD hours^ 

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Dai Williams
President, Re-Leased 

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Peter Vines
Ray White Commercial

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Panel Speaker