The 2025 Affordable Housing Development & Investment Summit drew nearly 600 senior stakeholders from across Australia, making it one of the country’s most influential platforms for shaping housing policy, investment and delivery.

 

This high-impact summit connected government officials, community housing providers, developers, investors, architects and planners in critical conversations on housing affordability, supply, and innovation. For sponsors, it offered direct access to decision-makers who are driving housing projects, funding models and partnerships at a national scale.

 

Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil set the tone with updates on the Housing Australia Future Fund and policy priorities from the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council. Throughout the two days, attendees explored cutting-edge approaches to financing and delivery—including the use of SPVs, modular construction, social enterprise, and measurement tools like SIGMAH.

 

International insights from Scotland’s Link Group, alongside local case studies featuring CHPs, councils, and state government collaborations, reinforced the summit’s focus on practical, scalable solutions. Key themes included ESG integration, climate-resilient design, Housing First models, and pathways for vulnerable groups including youth.