Airport City Summit 2025

Date:
Thursday, 13 March 2025
Venue:
The William Inglis Hotel, Warwick Farm
Federal, State, and Local Government leaders joined key industry stakeholders at the Airport City Summit 2025, marking critical progress toward the opening of the Western Sydney International Airport in late 2026. The event celebrated the transformative advancements of Bradfield City and the broader Aerotropolis, positioning Greater Western Sydney as a global economic powerhouse.
Building on the success of the inaugural 2024 summit, this year’s event highlighted significant milestones achieved and upcoming developments, focusing on the next wave of activities planned over the coming years.
The Summit explored the region’s role in fostering innovation and sustainability, along with collaborative efforts to attract global investment.
Featured speakers included distinguished policymakers, infrastructure experts, and industry leaders, who shared insights on leveraging the airport and Aerotropolis to maximize economic, social, and environmental outcomes.
This is a pivotal opportunity to reignite global interest and local engagement, showcasing how Western Sydney is poised to take its place on the world stage as Australia’s premier gateway for trade, technology, and talent.
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The details
Featured speakers

Scott
Boyes
Chief Executive Officer, Trilogy Hotels

Christopher
Brown
AM
Chair, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue

Dr
Aniss
Chami
Chief Executive Officer, Vitex Pharmaceuticals

Sarah
Dagg
Corporate Engagement Manager, John Holland

Lindy
Deitz
Chief Executive Officer, Campbelltown City Council

Hon.
John
Graham
MLC
NSW Minister for Transport, the Arts, Music & the Night-time Economy

Faith
Halliday
Chief Executive Officer, StratWest

Gavin
Harris
General Manager – Strategy, Western Sydney International Airport

Phillipa
Harrison
Managing Director, Tourism Australia

Matilda
Harry
The Dialogue’s Generation West

Simon
Hickey
Chief Executive Officer, Western Sydney International Airport

Angela
Jeffery
Head of Project Delivery, Sydney Metro

Karen
Jones
Chief Executive Officer, Destination NSW

Adam
Leto
Chief Executive Officer, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue

Clr
Ned
Mannoun
Mayor, Liverpool City Council

Rob
Marcolina
Chief Financial Officer, Qantas Group

Trudi
Mares
Deputy Secretary Planning, Integration and Passenger, Transport for NSW

Ken
Morrison
Chief Executive Officer, Bradfield Development Authority

Tom
Nance
Strategic Partnerships Manager, Campbelltown City Council

Steve
Porter
Partner - Sustainability, Climate & Industrials, Deloitte

Chloe
Read
Managing Director, TAFE NSW

Geoff
Roberts
AM
Former Deputy Chair, Bradfield Development Authority

Dr
Kerry
Schott
AO
Freight, Energy and Infrastructure Expert

Edgar
See
Deputy Director - International Business Unit, RATP Dev

Brett
Towers
Chief Commercial Officer, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue

Adrian
Williams
Chief Operating Officer PME- Pacific, Accor