Meet Your Presenters

Naomi Daley / Associate Director
Urbis

Naomi Daley is an experienced Urban Planner who specialises in statutory planning and development approval facilitation for the retail, commercial, leisure, residential and government sectors. 

Naomi’s work across the planning process includes due diligence, planning advice and preparing major proposals.Recent career highlights include The Quay Haymarket and a hotel and residential tower in Sydney’s CBD.

Naomi will present the Town Planning and Design session, offering practical strategies to navigate the planning process and align projects with local expectations.

Archie Smith / Partner
Gadens

Archie specialises in property, property development, leasing and finance.Archie advises extensively on major property developments, including property trusts, investors and corporations for developments, subdivision, strata and the acquisition, disposal and structuring of commercial and industrial transactions.

He has also been involved in advising on and negotiating property-related finance documentation, and holds a Certificate of Financial Planning from the Securities Institute in London.

Archie will present the Legal Essentials session, providing practical insights into contracts, due diligence, off-the-plan sales, and builder procurement tailored to New South Wales' residential development landscape.

Alok Jain / Associate
Mitchell Brandtman

Alok joined Mitchell Brandtman in 2019 as a Senior Quantity Surveyor. Alok has over 21 years’ experience in the construction industry with in-depth knowledge of best practice in sustainable construction techniques. His diverse experience is associated with commercial & residential construction. 

Alok’s experience encompassed in contracts administration, estimating, Quantity Surveying and Cost Planning has helped him evolve and comprehensively understand the intricacies of construction and project management. 

Alok will present the Construction Management session, offering practical strategies for cost planning, builder selection and effective project management during construction.

Adam Di Marco / Founder & CEO
The Urban Developer

Adam Di Marco is the founder and chief executive of The Urban Developer, with over a decade of professional experience in property. 

Since establishing the platform in 2014, Adam has grown it into an industry-leading network for media, events, and education, highly regarded in both media and property circles.

In addition to his leadership role, Adam remains active in the property industry as a director of Brisbane-based property developer, Di Marco Group, bringing hands-on experience in the development lifecycle.

Adam will present the Property Development 101 session, providing an essential guide to the stages of development, emerging market trends, and strategies to avoid common pitfalls.

Daniel Kelly / AssociateDirector
Stamford Capital

As a broker and associate director in Stamford Capital's Sydney team, Daniel serves as a critical link between clients and lenders, identifying the right funding strategies and guiding clients through every step of the funding process.

Across his career at Stamford Capital, Daniel has arranged financing for projects across the Eastern Seaboard, managing transactions from $1 million to $100 million.

Grant will present the Funding Insights session, sharing expert advice on financing structures, funding sources, and strategies to optimise financial performance for property projects in the region.

Rick Graf / Development Director
Billbergia

Rick Graf is a global property expert with 45 years of experience delivering award-winning developments across Australia, the USA, and Asia. 

Over the past 14 years, he has played a pivotal role in shaping Billbergia’s major projects, including Sydney’s Bennelong Bridge and Brisbane’s Skytower. 

His contributions have driven innovative transport solutions and transformed urban landscapes for over 25,000 current residents, with more to come.

Rick will feature in the Developer Spotlight session, sharing insights from his personal journey, lessons learned, and strategies for navigating industry challenges. 

In conversation with Adam Di Marco, Rick will discuss identifying opportunities, managing risk, anticipating market cycles, and creating a lasting legacy.