Wednesday 24 June
National Wine Centre

The real estate industry is being reshaped by technology, shifting markets, evolving expectations and the accelerating pace of change.

Revolution 2026 brings together the leaders, thinkers and practitioners who are not just surviving this transformation they are defining it.

Future Fit is about equipping professionals with the mindset, skills and strategies to thrive in the industry ahead.

Our Speakers

Jacob Caine

REIA PRESIDENT

CAIN COOKE

REISA CHAIR & CEO of LEKI

Professor Toby Walsh

ARC Laureate Fellow & Scientia Professor of AI, UNSW Sydney | Chief Scientist, UNSW.ai

CHRIS HANLEY OAM

PRINCIPAL, FIRST NATIONAL BYRON BAY

SAM DIGHTON

COMMITTEE FOR ADELAIDE

Caitlin Guilfoyle

PERFORMANCE & LEADERSHIP SPECIALIST

ADAM BLIGHT

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LEADER

Matt Smith

2025 REIA Australian Residential Salesperson of the Year

Brad Allan

Director, Allan Real Estate

EMILY BENNETT

DIRECTOR, THAT HASHTAG GROUP

EXHIBITOR HALL

You will have the opportunity to meet with exhibitors throughout the day offering advice on growing your business and adding value for your clients.

Want to be an exhibitor? Email
reisa@reisa.com.au

 NETWORKING EVENT

Wrap up the day with networking drinks, where you can unwind, share ideas, and build valuable connections in a relaxed and engaging setting.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and elevate your business.

Real Estate Institute of South Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this country. We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respect to them, their cultures and customs, and to the Elders both past and present.

Jacob Caine

National Landscape, presented alongside Cain Cooke

As President of the Real Estate Institute of Australia, Jacob brings a national perspective on the forces shaping the industry from policy headwinds and regulatory pressures to the opportunities emerging in a market in transition.

“The national landscape: headwinds and opportunities”

Cain Cooke

National Landscape, presented alongside Jacob Caine

Cain brings a sharp lens on the local landscape and together they will discuss and identify the opportunities that will define the next chapter for South Australian professionals.

Professor Toby Walsh

National Landscape

One of the world’s leading AI researchers, Professor Toby Walsh has addressed the United Nations, heads of state, parliamentary bodies and the National Press Club on the profound opportunities – and real risks – of artificial intelligence. A Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, named on the international “Who’s Who in AI” list, and author of five books on AI for general audiences (including his latest, The Shortest History of AI), Toby’s keynote will cut through the hype and give real estate professionals a grounded, expert view of what AI means for their business, clients and career.

“AI: Boom or Doom? What real estate professionals need to know”

Chris Hanley OAM

Perspective & Wisdom

With four decades in real estate and an Order of Australia Medal to his name, Chris Hanley is one of the most compelling voices in the industry. Founder of the world- renowned Byron Writers Festival, sought-after keynote speaker across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, and a mentor to generations of agents, Chris draws on deep experience and lateral thinking to explore what the past reveals about the path ahead.

“Looking back to look forward.”

Sam Dighton

Future SA

Population growth, migration, workforce strategy – the building blocks of a thriving South Australian economy are also the foundations of a thriving real estate market. Sam unpacks the economic and demographic forces shaping our state, and what a truly Future Fit South Australia looks like for the property industry.

“Future fit South Australia.”

Caitlin Guilfoyle

National Landscape

In a profession defined by external pressures regulation, market volatility and shifting expectations, Caitlin’s session offers something rare: a practical, evidence-backed framework for sustaining high performance over the long haul. She explores how professionals can reclaim control of their time and energy, make meaningful shifts in how they work and lead, and build the kind of longevity the industry genuinely needs.

“Operating at your best: performance, resilience and longevity.”

Adam Blight

PM Evolution

As property management is transformed by automation, compliance complexity and rising expectations, the professionals who will define the future are those who lead with emotional intelligence, adaptability and genuine relationship skills. Adam makes the compelling case for why the soft skills are the survival skills and how to build them.

“The future PM: soft skills, hard results.”

Matt Smith

Future of Sales - Panel session with Brad Allan

As two of the industry’s most recognised sales professionals, Matt and Brad bring hard-won insight into what it genuinely takes to perform at the top level and sustain it. Their experience navigating shifting market dynamics and evolving client expectations makes them both a voice of grounded authority on where the profession is heading.

“The future of sales panel.”

Brad Allan

Future of Sales - Panel session with Matt Smith

Brad and Matt are the kind of sales professionals the industry points to when it talks about doing it the right way. With award-winning results and a philosophy built on authentic connection and discipline, their perspective on future proof skills and behaviours that drive lasting success is exactly what the industry needs to hear.

“The future of sales panel.”

Emily Bennett

Attention Is the New Currency

Based in the Adelaide Hills, Emily works with brands across real estate, retail and major events, helping them cut through the noise and actually get seen. Known for her no-fluff, straight-talking approach, Emily specialises in social media, content and paid digital strategy that drives real results – not just likes. She believes the biggest shift in marketing isn’t platforms, it’s attention – and the businesses that win are the ones who show up consistently, build trust and connect like humans. In this session, Emily will unpack what it really takes to win in today’s scroll economy – sharing what’s working right now, what’s not, and how to turn attention into real business outcomes.