Sydney OpenSymposium
Home Truths23–24 May 2026
A timely event covering the past, present and future state of housing.
On Saturday 23 May, our symposium will bring together industry experts and innovative trailblazers to share knowledge and ignite conversations around affordability, sustainability, architecture, policy and the history of housing.
Get more out of your weekend! Add a private house group tour to your ticket and on the following day you'll enjoy exclusive access to one of Sydney's most exceptional homes.
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Day 1: Talks
ILUMINA Sydney, Saturday 23 May, 10am–3pm
Welcome and Introduction
Radical Architecture: Moments in History that Transformed Housing in NSW
Speakers: Karine Shellshear, Rebecca Hawcroft, Caroline Pidcock, Dr Michael Zanardo
Democratising Architecture: A New Solution for Housing
Speakers: Paulo Macchia, Dr Elizabeth Farrelly
The Future is Now: A Material Guide for Innovative Homes
Speakers: Amy Seo, Nick Holden, Michael Jones, Aleesha Callahan
Reimagining Suburbia and Demystifying Density
Speakers: Timothy Alouani-Roby, Philip Vivian, Craig Kerslake, Nicole Gurran
People or Policy: Who Leads the Charge for Change?
Speakers: Adam Haddow, Indu Balachandran
