Join us for the Aerotropolis Conference on Wednesday 19 November 2025. This year Business Western Sydney, the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham), and the Bradfield Development Authority are working together to bring this conference to life.
Western Sydney is gearing up for one of the most transformative milestones in Australia’s history. December officially marks one year until the opening of the new airport. The countdown is ON.
This year’s conference is headlined by The Hon. Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
We’ll also hear from Josh Murray, Secretary, Transport for NSW, Jennifer Westacott AC, Chair of the Bradfield Development Authority, Ken Morrison, Chief Executive of the Bradfield Development Authority, and Simon Hickey, Chief Executive Officer, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI).
We'll also have a very special virtual keynote from Dr John Kasarda PhD, the 'father' of the Aerotropolis concept, and one of the original supporters of the airport.
If you are a member of Business Western Sydney and would like more information please email:
Kerrie-Anne McLeod
Conference & Major Events Manager
Business Western Sydney
E. kerrie-anne.mcleod@businesswesternsydney.com
GUEST SPEAKERS
The Hon. Catherine King MP
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Clr Ned Mannoun
Mayor, Liverpool City Council
Clr Todd Carney
Mayor, Penrith City Council
Jennifer Westacott AC
Chair, Bradfield Development Authority
Special Advisor, KPMG
Chancellor, Western Sydney University
Josh Murray
Secretary, Transport for NSW
Ken Morrison
Chief Executive Officer, Bradfield Development Authority
Simon Hickey
Chief Executive Officer, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI)
Karen Jones
CEO, Destination NSW
Dr John Kasarda PhD
President, Aerotropolis Institute China
David Borger
Executive Director, Business Western Sydney
Richard Alcock AO
Australia Advisory Board, Fmr Vice Chairman, Global Banking & Markets Bank of America
Sophie Hull (MC)
Director, GRA Cosway
Paul Plowman
Executive General Manager, Sydney Water
Dr Larry Marshall
Board Member, Fortescue Innovation
Ally Gibson
Head of Hotels Research, CBRE
Troy Craig
Regional Director, Hotel Valuations & Advisory Services, CBRE
Peter Magnisalis
Managing Director, Winter Sports World
Anthea Hammon
Managing Director, Scenic World
Adam Leto
CEO, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue
Ian Whitfield
Executive General Manager, North Western Roads
Lisa Bora
Partner in Charge Clients, Growth and Markets, KPMG
Dr Aniss Chami
CEO, Vitex Pharmaceuticals
Don Wright
Executive Director Enterprise & Innovation, Division of Research & Innovation,
Western Sydney University
Dr Andrew Tatrai PhD
Founder, Aces / DCM
David Sude
Group General Manager, QT Hotels & Resorts
Aras Labutis
Head of Urban Transformations, Coronation Property
Henry Zhou
Managing Director, OMRON Automation & Robotics (Oceania)
Richard Fox
President, Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce
Dr Mirjam Wiedemann
International Aerotropolis Expert, Wiedemann Consultants / UNSW
Andrew Moore
General Manager, Penrith City Council
Vy Nguyen
LIP Director, Liverpool Innovation Precinct
Alice Vincent
Urban Resilience Consultant, ARUP
Alan Mascarenhas
Executive Manager, Policy & Advocacy, Business Western Sydney
Jason Breton
CEO, Liverpool City Council
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