Airport City Summit 2025

Date:
Thursday, 13 March 2025
Venue:
The William Inglis Hotel, Warwick Farm
Dress:
Business attire
Join Federal, State, and Local Government leaders alongside key industry stakeholders at the Airport City Summit 2025, marking critical progress toward the opening of the Western Sydney International Airport in late 2026. This event celebrates 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 will highlight significant milestones achieved and upcoming developments, focusing on the next wave of activities planned over the coming years.
The Summit will explore the region’s role in fostering innovation and sustainability, along with collaborative efforts to attract global investment.
Featured speakers include distinguished policymakers, infrastructure experts, and industry leaders, who will share 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
Chairman, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue

Dr
Aniss
Chami
Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Vitex Pharmaceuticals

Sarah
Dagg
Corporate Engagement Manager, John Holland

Lindy
Deitz
Chief Executive Officer, Campbelltown City Council

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

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 Airport

Angela
Jeffery
Head of Project Delivery, Sydney Metro

Karen
Jones
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Destination NSW

Adam
Leto
Chief Executive Officer, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue

Clr
Ned
Mannoun
Mayor, City of Liverpool

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
Director, Partnerships & Advocacy, Western Sydney University

Steve
Porter
Partner - Sustainability, Climate & Industrials, Deloitte

Chloe
Read
Acting 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