With the theme ‘Shaping Tomorrow Together’, Urbanity 2025, held on the Gold Coast, considered the future of cities through the lens of resilience, sustainability, and technology. A worthwhile and inspiring experience for our team, the conference highlighted the importance of collaboration, innovation, and social responsibility, especially in addressing housing challenges. Key takeaways included the transformative potential of AI in construction and development, the critical need for embedded renewable energy, the inclusion of EV charging in new builds, and the shift from project-level to precinct-scale development.