We're excited to announce our major sponsorship of the 8th International Research Forum on Multi-Owned Properties (IFMOP 2026), taking place 28-30 January 2026 in Sydney. As Australia's leading strata advisory consultancy, we believe supporting cutting-edge research is essential to advancing our industry.
Why we're backing this conference
At Michael Teys Strata Advisory, we've always believed that better research leads to better practice. This Forum provides an invaluable platform for sharing knowledge that will ultimately benefit property owners and managers across Australia and globally.
What makes IFMOP special
This isn't your typical academic conference. With 40-minute slots for each paper, there's time for real discussion, genuine questions, and the kind of deep engagement that advances the field.
The conference brings together researchers from architecture, law, economics, environmental science, planning, and social science, because strata challenges are complex and interdisciplinary. When you put all these perspectives in one room, magic happens.
Join us in Sydney
We're particularly excited that this year's keynote speaker is Professor Cathy Sherry from Macquarie University, one of Australia's foremost experts in strata law and property rights. Her insights, combined with carefully selected international presentations, will make this a truly valuable experience for anyone involved the strata sector.
The conference format encourages participation from everyone, including researchers, practitioners, students, and industry professionals. Whether you're presenting or just attending, you'll be part of meaningful conversations about the future of strata management.
Registration now open
Registration is available now with early-bird pricing until 31 October 2025. Your registration includes:
- Three full days of presentations and discussions.
- All meals and refreshments.
- Welcome drinks and conference dinner.
- Field trip showcasing Sydney's multi-owned property developments.
- Networking with international delegates and local industry leaders.
If you're conducting research in multi-owned properties, we encourage you to submit an abstract by 28 August 2025. The forum welcomes presentations from academics and practitioners alike, with priority given to papers based on systematic research.
Submit your 250-word abstract to hazel.easthope@unsw.edu.au. Notification of outcomes will be provided by 21 September 2025.
Our commitment to the industry
By supporting IFMOP 2026, we're investing in the research that will shape tomorrow's best practices in strata management. The insights generated at this forum will benefit property owners, managers, and communities across Australia and beyond.
We look forward to seeing you in Sydney in January 2026 for what promises to be an exceptional gathering of minds dedicated to improving the multi-owned property sector.
Register now: https://cityfutures.ada.unsw.edu.au/news-event/ifmop-2026/
Inquiries about the conference: hazel.easthope@unsw.edu.au
Michael Teys advises strata management businesses on improving profitability through professionalisation and streamlined operating systems.
He has more than 30 years’ experience as a strata lawyer and academic and has owned 11 strata management agencies throughout Australia. He has a Master of Philosophy (Built Environment) and Bachelor of Laws. He lectures and writes widely about strata management issues in Australia and internationally.
