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Strata is booming – make sure you are growing with it
Hear directly from well-known leading voices in the industry
Fresh industry perspectives on the reforms shaping the sector
Network with strata professionals and peers
Tick one compulsory CPD topic off your to-do list*
Enjoy drinks and canapés at the 5-star Ace Hotel Sydney
Strata is one of the fastest-growing sectors in NSW real estate, with demand for skilled, forward-thinking professionals on the rise. This is a rare opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas, and strengthen your place in the future of strata, all in a relaxed, after-hours setting with drinks and conversation.
REINSW Strata Sundowner – Connect and Learn will be an informal networking and expert speaker event where you can relax over a few drinks, network with fellow strata industry professionals and enjoy insights from our expert speakers including: REINSW President Thomas McGlynn, former REINSW President and reform advocate Peter Matthews, Sustainability and Innovation Leader Kate McHugh, award-winning strata manager Ben Cabello, and Owners Corporation Network’s David Glover.
Hosted by Thomas McGlynn – REINSW President
CEO of BresicWhitney and one of Sydney’s most respected industry leaders, Thomas brings more than 17 years of experience to the table. As REINSW President, he’ll host the event and guide the conversation, offering insight and sharp commentary on how the reforms are impacting the real estate and strata sectors.
REINSW Strata Sundowner – Connect and Learn 2025
Strata Managers Can Earn 1.5 CPD Hours*
Speakers & Perspectives
6th August 2025. 5:30pm to 7:30pm
(Registration from 5pm)
Ace Hotel - 47-53 Wentworth Ave, Sydney NSW
Ticket information
Members: $49 (Non-members: $59)
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This year’s speakers bring a range of lived experiences and leadership insights. From consumer advocacy to strata management and industry reform, you’ll gain practical takeaways from those on the front line.
Why you need to be at this event
Strata is evolving — fast. With sweeping reforms now in effect and the sector continuing to grow, the 2025 Strata Sundowner comes at a pivotal time for anyone working in strata or connected industries. But this isn’t just a regulatory update. It’s your chance to hear how the changes are being experienced and applied in the real world, and learn from the people shaping them.
Peter Matthews – Industry Advocate and Former REINSW President
Instrumental in the campaign for strata reform, Peter brings both professional experience and a powerful personal perspective. His advocacy for changes to allow modifications for people with disabilities was inspired by his daughter Abi. At the Sundowner, Peter will reflect on how far the industry has come, and where we go next.
David Glover – Managing Director, Owners Corporation Network
Representing the voice of strata owners across NSW, David brings decades of strata committee experience and now leads the premier consumer advocacy group for the 2.4 million people living in strata. Expect a straight-talking, owner-focused perspective on what’s working, what still needs to change, and how to support stronger, more engaged strata communities.
Ben Cabello – Winner of the REINSW 2024 Awards For Excellence, Strata Manager Category
Director of Strata Embassy and a long-time strata leader, Ben brings a hands-on view of how the reforms are playing out for managers and clients alike. Recognised for his proactive approach to legislative change, Ben offers an inside look at what it takes to run a modern, future-ready strata business in 2025.
Strata Sundowner + Supplementary Zoom Course = 1 Compulsory CPD Topic for Strata Managers (1.5 CPD Hours)*
Attending the REINSW Strata Sundowner doesn’t just get you expert insights and industry networking - it also gets you started on your CPD. As part of your ticket, you'll receive access to a supplementary CPD course via Zoom, covering one of the four required topics (Regulatory Change in Strata 2025) for the 2025/26 CPD year.
Strata managers need to complete 4 topics (5 hours) total CPD. Start with this event and fast-track your compliance.
*A Zoom registration link will be emailed once sessions are available. CPD hours will be allocated upon attendance (of both the event and zoom session) and successful completion of a topic assessment.
Bonus CPD Opportunity – Exclusive for Event Attendees
Kate McHugh - Sustainability and Innovation Leader
Kate McHugh is a dynamic business leader with a proven track record in strategy, sustainability, and organisational transformation. She is adept at influencing C-suite executives and driving cross-functional initiatives, that bring meaningful outcomes and has a strong background in the management of high-stakes communications, coordinating cross-departmental efforts, and building relationships across diverse stakeholders. Kate has lived in strata for nearly two decades, and so brings both professional insight and personal experience to her work.
