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2025 childcare and early learning real estate summit

Fiona Alston

May 01, 2025

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Childcare and early learning real estate summit is on 7 and 8 May 2025, bringing together over 250 operators, developers, investors, and industry suppliers to discuss the evolving landscape of childcare real estate in Australia.

The Summit will delve into key issues such as:

Investment and development trends across the early learning sector
Navigating regulatory change and market dynamics
Designing and constructing future-fit, child-centric facilities
Leveraging technology to boost operational performance and safety
Growth strategies for long-term sustainability

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