Sean Dumigan has earned his well-respected reputation within the strata sector with his vast knowledge of intricate strata legislation and building operations, and his best practice implementation and outstanding client services. In strata management, Sean successfully worked alongside committees in some of Queensland’s largest, highly recognised and most complex strata schemes, handling sensitive and intricate matters with professionalism and an outcome driven mindset. Within Sean’s portfolio included Q1 (526 lots), Circle on Cavill (644 lots), Oracle Towers 1 & 2 (505 lots), Brighton on Broadwater Shores (240 lots) and Reflection Towers 1 & 2 in Coolangatta (230 lots). Sean has also held a National role for a major Hospitality group specialising in management rights within over 100 strata properties across Australia and New Zealand. This role also provided experience in property agreements, leases, hotel and commercial arrangements, and included oversight of the building management requirements in many of the properties.

With more than 20 years’ experience in analysing housing trends, Tim is recognised as a leading authority on residential property trends. He regularly provides expert commentary on real estate market conditions and the interplay between housing markets, demographic trends and economic factors. As one of Australia’s most popular property market analysts and commentators, Tim’s expertise is frequently sought by a diverse array of audiences from government bodies and policy makers through national and international corporate entities across the property, banking and financial sectors, insurance, valuations and consumers.

Michael leads Aria’s high rise developments division, focused on delivering projects across inner city areas. Having been with Aria since its inception in 2003, Michael previously managed Aria’s international development activities in the United States. As a committee member of the UDIA, PCA, HIA, in QLD and on the Business South Bank Board, he has a vested interest in creating change in the industry for a more sustainable future. His current focus is on working with world-leading architects to create buildings that innovate, enrich, and exceed the expectations of not only clients and residents, but also the wider community. Over the past decade Aria has delivered over 2000 units across inner city Brisbane, along with being awarded Best High-Density Developer in Australia in 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018 & 2017 by the UDIA.

Nicole Bennetts is the State Manager for Queensland and Northern Territory at the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), advocating for the vital role of urban and town planning in shaping thriving, resilient communities. With over 15 years of experience as a qualified and registered planner across the private sector, local government, and non-profits, Nicole has experience in integrated city planning, precinct development, and transport and land use integration. Passionate about multi-disciplinary collaboration, she brings people together to tackle complex challenges with creative, practical solutions. Nicole sees planning as a powerful tool for addressing the housing crisis, climate resilience, and driving positive, lasting change.