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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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

Invited speakers

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