AEROTROPOLIS CONFERENCE

Business Western Sydney and presenting partners Western Sydney International Airport and Bradfield Development Authority are excited to launch one of the most pivotal events of the year – the Aerotropolis 2024 Conference on 12 November 2024 at The William Inglis Hotel, Warwick Farm, where the future of Australia’s most ambitious infrastructure project will take centre stage. We will be joined by The Hon Jenny McAllister, Minister for Cities and The Hon Daniel Mookhey MLC, the Treasurer of New South Wales.

This event will bring together industry leaders, government officials, and key stakeholders to explore the immense opportunities that Sydney's newest 24-hour airport and Bradfield City Centre—the beating heart of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. More than just a new economic hub, Bradfield City Centre represents a bold vision for the future of innovation, sustainability, and long-term economic growth in the region and across Australia

This conference will delve into critical topics such as the following:
• Infrastructure and transport connectivity: Unlocking new pathways for business, trade, and residents.
• Job creation and workforce development: Building the industries and skills of tomorrow.
• Sustainability and innovation: How cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices will define the future city.
• International and domestic investment: Seizing the opportunity to make WSI and Bradfield City a magnet for global business.

Western Sydney International will be the gateway of choice to Australia and the world – connecting people, places and opportunity, eventually growing to become Sydney's primary airport and the centre for airfreight in NSW. Bradfield City Centre is not just about buildings and roads; it’s about creating a thriving, future-proofed economy that will generate new jobs, advanced industries, and sustainable urban communities

Conference Agenda

8:30am REGISTRATION & NETWORKING

9:00am Executive Open
David Borger, Executive Director, Business Western Sydney

9:10am Acknowledgement of country
Aunty Peta

9:15am Mayors Address
Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Ned Mannoun

9:25am The Vision for Western Sydney Airport & Bradfield City Centre
Simon Hickey, Chief Executive Officer, Western Sydney Airport
Ken Morrison, Chief Executive Officer, Bradfield Development Authority

9:35am Q&A Discussion with:
Simon Hickey, Chief Executive Officer, Western Sydney Airport
Ken Morrison, Chief Executive Officer, Bradfield Development Authority

Moderated by: David Borger, Executive Director, Business Western Sydney

10:00am The Hon Daniel Mookhey MLC
The NSW Treasurer

10:10am Q&A Discussion with The NSW Treasurer
Moderated by – David Borger, Executive Director, Business Western Sydney

10:20am Keynote Address – Smart Cities of the Future
Matt Gijselman, Director – Infrastructure Policy Advancement, Bentley Systems

10:30am           MORNING TEA BREAK

11:00am The Hon Jenny McAllister
Minister for Cities

11:10am Q&A Discussion with:
The Hon Jenny McAllister, Minister for Cities
Moderated by: David Borger, Executive Director, Business Western Sydney

11:20am Panel Discussion – Visitor Economy

Andrew McEvoy - Lead Author, Visitor Economy Review
Mark Webster- Managing Director, William Inglis & Sons Ltd
Anthea Hammon- Board Member, Bradfield Development Authority
Noémie Fox -  Australian slalom canoeist, Australian Olympic Gold Medalist

Moderated by: Paula Martin, Executive Director, Regional NSW and The Visitor Economy

12:00pm South West Sydney Alliance

David Gallant, Chief Executive Officer, Walker Group
Lindy Deitz, Chief Executive Officer, Campbelltown Council
Matt Crocker, Director, Plenary Group

Moderated by: David Borger, Executive Director, Business Western Sydney

12:35pm Q&A with Western Sydney University

Tom Nance, Director, Partnerships and Advocacy, Western Sydney University
Moderated by: David Harding, Executive Director, Business NSW

12:45pm Panel Discussion -  Connectivity and Infrastructure Around Greater Sydney

Ian Whitfield- Executive General Manager, NorthWestern Roads Group
Andrew Baré, A/Project Director, Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport
Tom Gellibrand, Chief Executive Officer, infrastructure NSW

Moderated by: David Borger, Executive Director, Business Western Sydney

1:15pm Vote of thanks
David Borger, Executive Director, Business Western Sydney

1:20pm LUNCH & NETWORKING

2:00pm CONFERENCE CLOSE