Proptech panel: Lessons from Australia's Award-Winning Innovators

Join us for an exclusive conversation with some of Australia's most successful proptech founders and leaders as we shine a spotlight on the businesses recognised at the most recent Proptech Awards.

Featuring leaders from award-winning companies including Dynamic Methods, Before You Buy and Vinny, this panel will explore the strategies, innovations and market insights that are driving growth and shaping the future of property technology in Australia.

This discussion will unpack the real-world challenges these businesses are solving, the opportunities they see emerging across the industry and the lessons they have learned on their journey to becoming industry leaders.

Attendees can expect an honest and insightful conversation covering:

• What separates high-performing proptech businesses from the rest of the market

• Emerging trends influencing the future of property, finance and technology

• Opportunities for collaboration and innovation across the ecosystem

• The biggest challenges and opportunities currently facing the industry

• Lessons learned from building and scaling award-winning businesses

Why attend?

This is more than a panel – it is a chance to hear the unfiltered stories behind some of Australia's most recognised proptech businesses. You will walk away with:

• Real-world insight from founders and leaders who have built, scaled and won awards for their businesses – not theory, but hard-earned lessons from the front line

• A clearer view of where the industry is heading, including the trends, technologies and market shifts creating new opportunities across property, finance and construction

• Practical takeaways you can apply to your own business, whether you are launching a startup, leading innovation within an established organisation or exploring new investment opportunities

• Direct access to some of the sharpest minds in Australian proptech, with the chance to ask questions, challenge ideas and join the conversation

• Whether you are deep in the proptech ecosystem or just starting to explore it, this session will give you a sharper understanding of what it takes to build something that lasts in one of Australia's fastest-moving sectors.

Panellists

• David Howell – Dynamic Methods

• Rhys Rogers – Before You Buy

• Johnny Siu – Vinny

• Martin Karafilis - Asseti

Hosted by Josh Callaghan ( Paypa Plane and Proptech Australia Board Director).

Event Details: 

When: 19 August 2026

Where: Via Zoom  

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sydney Time

Attendance is FREE, but you must register to receive the joining link.