The Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC) is the biggest real estate event of the year, and this May, our very own Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly will be presenting on the main stage.
We're proud to share that Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly have been invited to speak at AREC 2026, taking place at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday 25 May and Monday 26 May.
For those unfamiliar, AREC is the premier learning event for real estate professionals across Australia and New Zealand. It brings together the country's most accomplished agents, directors and industry leaders for 2 days of ideas, conversation and inspiration. To be invited to speak is a genuine honour, and frankly, it's a long time coming.
What They'll Be Sharing
Alex and Nathan will take the stage together for what promises to be one of the conference's standout sessions, offering a rare look inside the building of a high-performance real estate business at scale.
Over the past decade, OC has grown from a start-up with a big idea into one of South Australia's most recognised and trusted real estate brands. That kind of growth doesn't happen by accident. It takes vision, discipline, culture, a team that genuinely cares, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Every single time.
That's exactly what Alex and Nathan will be unpacking on stage. Not a highlight reel, but the real stuff. The decisions that were hard. The processes that changed everything. The culture that keeps great people wanting to be part of something bigger.
Why It Matters to Us
At OC, we've always believed that a rising tide lifts all boats. Sharing what we know, openly, generously and honestly, is part of who we are.
Being selected to present at AREC isn't just a moment for Alex and Nathan. It's a moment for every person in the OC team who has shown up, contributed, and helped build something worth talking about. And it's a moment for South Australian real estate, proof that world-class thinking and performance isn't exclusive to the eastern seaboard.
As AREC Founder John McGrath said of this year's lineup, it's about bringing together those who are "not only performing at a high level, but who have something meaningful to contribute." We think that sums up Alex and Nathan pretty well.
Come Say Hello on the Gold Coast
If you're heading to AREC this year, whether you're an agent, a principal, someone exploring a career in real estate, or just someone who loves the industry, we'd genuinely love to connect.
Come and hear Alex and Nathan speak, introduce yourself, and let's see what's possible.
AREC 2026 | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre | 25–26 May 2026
Tickets and more information at arecconference.com.
Thinking about a career in real estate? Explore what life looks like at OC at ocre.com.au/careers.
