Amid an abundance of strata round tables, conferences and discussion groups, the only major event organised by strata owners for strata owners (and residents) is less than a month away.

In what could be the most significant gathering of strata professionals, apartment owners, and industry experts this year, the Owners Corporation Network (OCN) is taking bookings for the highly anticipated “Strata Matters 2025: Smarter Strata” conference scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025.

Listening to people who work and live in apartments and townhouses, “Smarter Strata,” will explore cutting-edge approaches to apartment living through technology integration, enhanced governance practices, and strengthened community collaboration.

The conference will feature an opening address from Minister Anoulak Chanthivong, Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, setting the tone for what organizers describe as the most comprehensive strata reform discussion in recent years.

Minister Chanthivong’s participation also signals the government’s commitment to modernizing the strata sector, say organisers.

Also headlining the event is Angus Abadee, NSW Strata and Property Services Commissioner, who will deliver a keynote session titled “Smarter Compliance: How Fair Trading is Taking a New Approach to Strata Enforcement.”

Mr Abadee’s session is expected to outline significant changes to enforcement practices that will directly impact thousands of strata schemes across NSW.

Six Sessions Address Strata Pain Points

The conference agenda tackles the most pressing challenges facing apartment owners and strata managers today:

Session 1: Smarter Ethics – Industry leaders Alicia Fisher (SCA CEO), Joshua Baldwin (National President, SCA), and Linden Barnes (Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW) will provide essential tools for improving interpersonal skills and ethical decision-making in strata management.

Session 2: Smarter Advocacy – OCN’s leadership team, including Joint Managing Directors David Glover and Chris Irons, alongside Board Members, will share breakthrough strategies for effective strata advocacy.

Session 3: Smarter Resilience – Critical insights into building resilient strata communities capable of weathering challenges and emergencies.

Session 4: Smarter Compliance – Commissioner Abadee’s revealing presentation on Fair Trading’s revolutionary new enforcement approach.

Session 5: Smarter Buildings – Peter Lonergan (Cracknell & Associates) and Nicholas Burt (Facilities Management Australia) will unveil the future of intelligent building management.

Session 6: Smarter Insurance – With insurance costs spiraling, Alexandra Hordern (Insurance Council of Australia), Seepahn Inglizian (Strata Fair), and Bruce McKenzie (Sedgwick) will provide crucial strategies for managing insurance challenges.

Exclusive Networking Opportunities

Beyond the expert presentations, attendees will gain access to invaluable networking opportunities with:

• Strata owners and committee members
• Industry professionals and service providers
• Government officials and regulators
• Technology innovators transforming the sector

The event includes a substantial morning tea, premium barista coffee, and a sit-down lunch in the prestigious Amber Restaurant, creating the perfect environment for meaningful business connections.

Online Access Available

The conference will be held both in-person at Rydges World Square in Sydney and streamed live online. This hybrid approach ensures maximum accessibility for participants across Australia.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
• Time: 9:30 AM registration and morning tea, conference 10:20 AM – 3:20 PM AEST
• Venue: Rydges World Square, Sydney
• Online: Live streaming available

Early feedback from industry professionals suggests unprecedented demand for tickets, with many describing the speaker lineup as “once-in-a-decade calibre.”

Early bird pricing and limited seats available.

REGISTER NOW – SECURE YOUR PLACE AT THIS LANDMARK EVENT

Don’t let this opportunity pass by. The insights, connections, and knowledge gained at Strata Matters 2025 could transform your strata experience forever.

Registration Link: SECURE YOUR TICKET HERE

Full Agenda: VIEW COMPLETE PROGRAM

Speaker Profiles: MEET THE EXPERTS