Program
Please note this program is subject to change without notice.
Monday 25 August 2025
Crown Sydney
Time
Session information
11:45am – 12:30pm
Registration & Networking Lunch
12:30pm – 12:45pm
Welcome
12:45pm – 1:30pm
Session 1
Gender Equity & Equality: Breaking Barriers
This session will feature a leader who has broken down significant barriers in a male-dominated industry. The speaker will share their personal journey, discuss overcoming gender stereotypes, and offer practical strategies for fostering an inclusive leadership culture in such environments.
1:30pm – 2:00pm
Session 2
Beyond the Workplace: Advancing Social Responsibility
The session will explore how organisations can extend their diversity and inclusion efforts beyond their workforce and into the communities they serve. Panelists will discuss strategies for advancing social responsibility through inclusive practices, community engagement, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The focus will be on the ways in which organisations can make a broader societal impact.
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Session 3
Driving Inclusion: Building Support for Lasting Change
This session will explore how organisations can build a common understanding on the case for diversity and inclusion efforts in a context of shifting global discourse on the value of these efforts. Panellists will share insights on navigating complex cultural and ideological dynamics while strengthening buy-in from key stakeholders. The discussion will focus on practical strategies to communicate the value of inclusion effectively and turn challenges into opportunities for deeper engagement and lasting impact.
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Afternoon tea
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Session 4
Indigenous Inclusion in the Property Sector
This session will focus on how the property industry can foster Indigenous inclusion through reconciliation, cultural awareness, and meaningful community engagement. Panelists will discuss the importance of Indigenous representation in leadership roles and offer practical steps to integrate Indigenous perspectives into business practices.
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Session 5
Leadership and Inclusive Cultures
This session will explore the role leaders play in fostering an inclusive culture that respects difference and encourages diversity of thought within their organisations. Speaker/s will discuss strategies for embedding inclusivity into leadership practices and corporate culture, highlighting successful transformations in Australian organisations.
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Session 6
Intersectionality and Belonging
This session will highlight the concept of intersectionality, discussing how overlapping aspects of identify such as gender, ethnicity, disability and sexuality shape workplace experiences. Speaker/s will offer practical advice for organisations to effectively address these intersectional challenges and create more inclusive workplaces.
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Session 7
A Decade of Transformation: Celebrating the Property Champions of Change
This year marks 10 years since the Property Champions of Change strategy was established – a leadership strategy aimed at creating a more gender equal and inclusive industry and increasing the representation of women in leadership. In this session, current and former Members of the Property Champions of Change will reflect on progress made and the actions that have had greatest impact, as well as persistent challenges requiring sector-wide action.
5:30pm – 7:00pm
PCC Networking Celebration
All attendees are invited to a cocktail reception to continue the conversation, meet the Property Champions of Change members and be part of shaping the next decade of progress.