Senior government representatives, industry leaders and major investors are convening for the Central Coast City Shaping Summit - Gosford Now event.
This is a ticketed event hosted by Business NSW at Gosford RSL, the summit will bring together the region’s most influential voices across development, infrastructure, housing, and education and to focus on one clear objective - delivering the next chapter of Gosford’s growth.
Business NSW Regional Director, Scott Goold, said the summit marks a shift from vision to action.
“This is not a conversation about potential, it’s about delivery. Gosford has all the ingredients of a successful metropolitan CBD, and this summit is about aligning the right people, investment and policy settings to accelerate that transformation.”
Set against the backdrop of Gosford’s unique natural harbour, connected transport links and growing lifestyle appeal, the forum will highlight the city’s increasing attractiveness for medium to high-density residential development, including affordable housing.
The program will feature keynote insights from Dr Andy Marks on the contrasting growth trajectories of Australian cities, alongside a detailed economic outlook from Commonwealth Bank’s Kevin Stanley on investment feasibility and development conditions across regional markets.
Attendees will hear directly from leading developers including ALAND and Urban Property Group and Land Specialists, showcasing major projects already underway and reinforcing confidence in Gosford as an emerging investment destination.
A series of high-level panel discussions will bring together decision-makers from government, industry and infrastructure to explore key opportunities and challenges -including housing supply, precinct development, healthcare infrastructure and modern methods of construction.
Speakers and participants include:
• Dr Gordon Reid MP, Federal Member for Robertson.
• Liesl Tesch MP, Member for Gosford.
• Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna.
• David Farmer, CEO of Central Coast Council.
• Professor Michael Bowyer, Executive Dean, University of Newcastle.
• Valentina Misevska, CEO, HCCDC.
• Elizabeth York, Policy and Regional Manager UDIA .
• James Ross, District Director Finance & Corporate Services CCLHD.
• Ian Lynch, CEO Pacific Link Housing.
• Paul Law, Director AluHouse Hong Kong.
• Kevin Stanley, National Director, Property Market Economics, Insights & Research CBA.
The summit will also showcase innovative approaches to housing delivery, including modular construction solutions from international provider AluHouse, highlighting new pathways to deliver housing at scale.
With strong interest from developers, investors and business leaders, the event reflects growing momentum behind Gosford’s evolution into a vibrant, connected and economically significant regional city.
“Gosford is on the cusp of something extraordinary,” Mr Goold said.
“This is a city where scenic bushland and waterways meet opportunity, and where collaboration between government and industry will unlock real outcomes for the Central Coast.”
The Central Coast City Shaping Summit is proudly supported by event partners including Gosford Erina Business Chamber, Central Coast Council, University of Newcastle, Commonwealth Bank, Optus, Pacific Link Housing, and AluHouse.
Event Details
Central Coast City Shaping Summit – Gosford Now!.
Friday, 1 May 2026.
The Gallery - Gosford RSL.
8:00am – 1:45pm.
Enquiries: 02 4391 0600
